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How to teach kids to give back — plus easy ways they can help others
Try these expert-recommended ways to teach your kids about giving back and helping others this holiday season — and beyond.
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First holiday season as a single parent? Experts say it's important to ask for help, listen to your kids and prioritize self care
Whether you're recently divorced or grieving the death of a partner, handling your first holiday season as a single parent can seem daunting. Yahoo Life asked parents and experts for ways can adjust to a new normal.
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Elizabeth Banks, Dax Shepard are flipping the script on how they talk to their kids about sex. Why experts say ‘that’s a good thing’
Celebrities including Elizabeth Banks and Dax Shepard are opening up about the candid talks they’ve been having with their own kids about sex. Here's why experts say that's “healthy.”
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When is a kid too old to trick-or-treat? Halloween has no age limit, say experts — as long as your teen follows some rules
Police officers, teachers and parents weigh in on how old is too old to trick-or-treat and how to keep everyone safe on Halloween night.
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'The more information, the better': Here's how experts say teens can be empowered to protest safely
From taking precautions to protect their physical safety to preparing them mentally for the strain of the day, here's how experts say to empower teens to attend protests.
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Experts say these 4 habits help keep teens healthy
Pediatricians share how to help teens follow healthy routines that will set them up for success this school year — and beyond.
Yahoo Life5 common health concerns college students face — and how to handle them
Doctors say there are a few important health concerns that college students need to be aware of. Here's what to look out for — and how to take action.
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High school activists get controversial book ban reversed in Pennsylvania: ‘They are heroes’
At issue here was a resource list, curated by a diversity group in the fall of 2020, to help guide teachers through the complex aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020 and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests.
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Charli and Dixie D'Amelio put mental health on display like never before. What experts say about their raw reality show.
The 17 and 20-year-old social media stars get candid about mental health in their new reality series.
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4 tips from psychologists to help ease back-to-school anxiety
Anxious about back-to-school? Here are steps you and your kids can take to help reduce anxiety levels.
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Back-to-school health checklist: Experts share 10 important steps as kids return to classrooms
Doctors recommend running through this checklist before you go back to school or back to college, so you can be as prepared as possible for a healthy school year.
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Teen sisters use their passion for baking to support Afghan refugee youth in their community
The sisters, who have starred on cooking shows, baked to raise money for school supplies to help Afghanistan refugee youth in their area prepare for back-to-school.
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Here’s why you should check your kid’s passwords
A recent study that looked at the password habits of kids ages 8 to 18 found that they need some guidance on how to create strong passwords — and keep them private.
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Is your kid's computer agonizingly slow? Try these 5 fixes
Find out why your child's computer is slow — and what you can do to help fix it.
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Teens were most likely to contact Crisis Text Line: Here's how parents can support their kids' mental health.
"The after-effects of the pandemic are now hitting people full force," one expert tells Yahoo Life.
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Disney drops ‘Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls’ from its park greetings in move to be more gender-inclusive
The move is part of the company's new Diversity & Inclusion policy.
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Paxton Smith, Texas high school valedictorian, delivers passionate abortion-rights speech
After Texas passed a strict abortion law, a local teen used her valedictorian platform to advocate for women's rights.
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How mental health professionals are combating misinformation on TikTok
Licensed therapists join the social media app to combat misinformation leading teens to self diagnose.
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Jessica Alba 'started crying' when her daughter, 9, walked in on her and Cash Warren having sex. Here's what parents should know.
The celebrity couples shared the awkward moment in a new episode of Alba's YouTube series.
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Sweet 16 vaccine: Teens hope getting vaccinated will 'give us our lives back'
With the pandemic disrupting much of the traditional teen experience, 16-year-olds are encountering a modern new milestone.
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Pfizer COVID vaccine is 100% effective in kids ages 12 to 15. Experts say it's 'news that a lot of us have been waiting for'
"If the Pfizer vaccine is approved for this age group — age 12 to 15 — and there is vaccine available, there could be a greater shift to normalcy, including camps and activities this summer," one expert tells Yahoo Life.
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Jazz Jennings recalls being 'devastated' by transgender soccer ban at age 8
The transgender activist and children's book author recalled a dark moment in her life that prevented her from competing in soccer.
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How to help your kids get to sleep and stay asleep: Take 'a hard look at the bedtime routine’
Sleep experts help you get your kid's bedtime back on track, noting, "Most kids with sleep problems aren’t really sleep deprived — but their parents are."
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Is your child having trouble making friends during the pandemic? Try these 6 expert tips
Experts recommend fun and safe ways for kids to stay connected to their friends and even make some new ones.
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'A really lonely disease': the incredible story of one 15-year-old's rare diagnosis and how she is helping others
Emily Blosberg, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as a teen, founded the nonprofit Oscar the MS Monkey to help support other kids and teens with MS.
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COVID-19 hasn't stopped young people from partying. Can they be convinced not to?
The coronavirus pandemic hasn't stopped young people from partying. What will?