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“Vapes disguised as school supplies worry authorities and prompt warnings as items pour into US from China”

A seemingly innocuous “highlighter” found in a young person’s room or backpack could easily evade suspicion from any parent.

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A Great White shark washes up at the Outer Banks!!

While scrolling through social media recently, I came across a post depicting a Great White shark washed up on the beach at OBX.

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“The Age-by-Age Guide to Making this the Smoothest Back-to-School Transition Yet”

In our family, each new grade has ushered in excitement, challenges, and fresh experiences for both the children and us as parents

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Ryan’s Origin Story (Podcast)

In this episode, Ryan talks about the value of believing in oneself, the importance of confidence, curating your time, and being there for anybody who wants to be saved.

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“Twitter has officially changed its logo to ‘X’”

Recently, there was a new development, and I’m curious to see how this goes. The company will be changing its name and logo to “X.”

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Youth Voice: Advice for Parents About the VSCO App

I believe that if you are thinking about introducing your child to the social media world, VSCO is a great way to start with just a little monitoring. – Sadie (HS student)

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Online Enticement Increased By 97.5% Between 2019 and 2020

As children become increasingly interconnected, it is vital that we remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding their digital well-being.

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“Threads, Meta’s Twitter clone, starts launch countdown, plus a few details on how it works”

Due to its diverse content, Twitter is rated for individuals aged 17 and above. Considering the nature of the platform, this age rating appears appropriate and is widely accepted.

In contrast, Threads is targeting a slightly younger audience, with an app rating of 12+.

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