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The Best Strength Training Exercises for Kids and Teens
We may earn a commission from links on this page. For years, my kids have been following me into my garage gym—even before we had a proper home gym, they would steal stray dumbbells or yoga balls that I thought I had bought for myself. I would encourage their interest, but I wondered: How can I encourage them to make…
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Best Booster Seats for Kids
As the name suggests, all booster seats are designed to “boost” your child up so a seat belt can fit correctly over his or her hips and chest. But there are a few different types of boosters you can consider: The right booster seat for you will depend on your personal preferences, your vehicle, as well as how portable (or…
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YouTube Kids mobile app redesigned on iOS and Android
The YouTube Kids mobile app is getting a redesign that both makes it look and behave more like the standard YouTube app and lets kids browse through videos in portrait mode for the first time. It’s rolling out over the next few weeks on iOS and Android, while the web and smart TV experiences stay the same. The YouTube Kids…
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Snag the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet for over 50% Off on Cyber Monday
Good tablets are expensive, however, if you want one for your child, it just needs to be strong and doesn’t need many fancy features from expensive tablets. Amazon’s got you covered with this Fire HD Kids tablet Cyber Monday deal that you shouldn’t miss. The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is now available for $139.99 $64.99 during Cyber Monday,…
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Should You Pack Lunchables for Your Kid’s School Lunch?
Some contaminants, like lead and cadmium, are naturally found in the environment, which can partly account for their presence in food. But processing can also introduce heavy metals and chemicals found in plastic. In CR’s tests, our experts found lead, cadmium, or both in all the kits. Even in small amounts, these heavy metals can cause developmental problems in children,…
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A new iMessage safety feature prompts kids to report explicit images to Apple
Apple is adding a new child safety feature that lets kids send a report to Apple when they are sent photos or videos with nudity, according to The Guardian. After reviewing anything received, the company can report messages to law enforcement. The new feature expands on Apple’s Communication Safety feature, which uses on-device scanning to detect nudity in photos or…
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The Best Halloween Specials to Watch With Your Kids
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The golden age of television holiday “specials” is behind us—when you can watch The Paul Lynde Halloween Special or Halloween with the New Adams Family whenever you like instead of at a specific hour in October, the special is drained of its specialness. But there are still some modern one-off,…
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The Best Horror Movies That Aren’t Too Scary to Watch With Your Kids
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re looking for a Halloween movie to watch with your children, but you don’t want to traumatize them with Texas Chainsaw Massacre, here are the best scary-but-not-too–scary flicks you can stream right now. These aren’t toothless pablum; I tried to find movies with enough real horror to be interesting,…
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The Fitbit Ace LTE, a great kids’ smartwatch, is down to $170
The Fitbit Ace LTE is a great smartwatch for kids who aren’t quite ready for their first smartphone. It has cute games, a fun little activity tracker, location tracking, and it lets kids call or text with preselected contacts. There’s no app store, no internet access, no smartphone connection, and no way for them to get spam calls or texts.…
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11 ‘Problematic’ Family Movies Still Worth Watching (and Discussing) With Your Kids
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Watching movies with your kids can be a good way to keep them occupied, but movies can also be a great conversation starter—and not just about the plots, but about the messages they convey, whether overt or subtle. This is especially important when you’re watching older films with language or…
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