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Arts & CultureTeenage brains are drawn to popular social media challenges – here’s how parents can get their kids to think twice
May 18, 2023
Medicine & Health SciencesSocial isolation and past trauma: Researchers surprised by teens' different responses
May 17, 2023
Medicine & Health SciencesTelehealth programs improve behavior problems in young children with developmental delay
Apr 4, 2023
Medicine & Health SciencesHave a 'threenager'? Here’s some science-backed parenting hacks to conquer toddlerhood
Apr 4, 2023
Campus & CommunityFIU experts available to discuss mental health resources in schools
Feb 16, 2023
Science & TechnologyDirector of the Center for Children and Families discusses groundbreaking ADHD study on Academic Minute
Aug 10, 2022
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