On Parenting: I made my smartphone less useful, and it made me a better parent

Teens may be hard-wired to take risks. A new book explains why.; My autistic son's best friend gives him things that I can't

I made my smartphone less useful, and it made me a better parent How I've made my phone less useful, and in turn, redirected my attention where it needs to be. By Carla Naumburg  •  Read more » Teens may be hard-wired to take risks. A new book explains why. Jess Shatkin's "Born to be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe" looks at why this behavior is a normal, and healthy, part of adolescence. By Sarah Maraniss Vander Schaaff  •   Read more »   My autistic son's best friend gives him things that I can't Colby treats T.J. like he's one of the guys, and that is truly a gift. He doesn't do it out of mercy, or for kudos. He simply likes T.J. and cares about him and their friendship. By Lauren Swick Jordan  •   Read more »   'Wonderstruck' is a family-friendly historical adventure The film adapts the award-winning book by Brian Selznick, author of "Hugo." By Common Sense Media  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The tooth fairy is coming Time often slips past, unnoticed until a first tooth starts to wiggle. By Jocelyn Wiener  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Kids Post   Ghosts and spirits aren't celebrated only on Halloween Costa Rica, Nepal and China are among the places that honor and celebrate the dead. By Bridget Reed Morawski  •   Read more » Common Sense Media   'Wonderstruck' is a family-friendly historical adventure The film adapts the award-winning book by Brian Selznick, author of "Hugo." By Common Sense Media  •   Read more » Recommended for you     Get the To Your Health newsletter Health news and research, in your inbox weekly. Sign Up  »         Share On Parenting:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for On Parenting or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071