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There's a lot of talk about how to monitor screen time for kids. But for kids to have healthy relationships with technology and smartphones, parents need to model good habits. Here's how.

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While there are plenty of tablets for adults on the market, models aimed at children have come a long way, too. In 2025, they can be powerful, playful and genuinely educational tools, when chosen and ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - Public libraries long have seen themselves as great equalizers, and the Cedar Rapids Public Library is now taking that calling a pioneering step into the digital world. On March 8, the ...

As kids get older, having a designated study space can set the tone for a productive school year. Yet these days, kids don’t just need space for their textbooks and notes—they’ll also need room for ...

Whether you’re buying the first laptop for your fifth-grader or a graduation gift for your 18-year-old, deciding which model to get can feel like homework. Beyond the basics—Chromebook, Mac, ...

Tablet computers are so easy to use that even a 3-year-old can master them. And that has some pediatricians and other health experts worried. Since navigating a tablet generally doesn't require the ...