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You’re too bright to let the eclipse damage your vision

Parents often warn kids about hurting their eyes. Some warnings are more myth than reality: Spending hours staring at a computer screen won't ruin your eyes. Others are so obvious - "don't run with scissors" - that they probably make you want to, well, roll your eyes.Kids who plan to view the ...

Are location apps safe for your teen?

As with most technology, there are positives and negatives about teens using location apps on their phones. On the one hand, apps such as Find My Friends and Gone Out — Later Folks can help friends find each other at a concert or other large gathering. Parents also can use them to keep track ...

Back to school made easy (or at least easier)

Few words cause more dread in the hearts of so many. The lazy days of summer give way, with some resistance, to early morning alarms, homework, carpools and bagged lunches. These days, getting back in the school groove is less difficult. A slew of apps, websites, and companies are dedicated to ...

Science in a box: STEM kit subscriptions deliver

OAKLAND, Calif. —Receiving a package in the mail remains a big thrill for many people, especially for kids.And like many kids, my six- and eight-year-old daughters seem to have as much fun, if not more, with the box than with what comes inside of it. They will take a box and build cities, ...