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Parenting: How do you teach proper digital behavior?

WASHINGTON — Technology has made today’s children digital citizens of the world; they have everything at their fingertips. But as Uncle Ben once told Peter Parker in “Spider-Man,” “With great power comes great responsibility.”

How do parents teach kids to behave responsibly online?

Crista Sumanik, director of communications at Common Sense Media, an organization that provides parents with information about children and media use, says the key is to outline expectations and monitor your child’s use.

“When it’s time for your child to get his driver license, you don’t just say,

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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