Kids are spending a lot of their school days on their phones

Adolescents spend an average of 70 minutes of their school days on their phones, new research finds. But parents can help suggest ways kids not use phones at school.
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Researchers detail dramatic spike in spending for kids' behavioral health care

Spending on children's behavioral health accounted for 40% of all medical expenditures, according to 2022 data, nearly doubling since 2011, local researchers said. Pediatric behavioral health ...
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Kids' birthday parties have become big business — and some parents are spending thousands

Hosting a kid’s birthday party is a rite of passage for most parents and their children — but if you’re not careful, it can be an expensive one. Things can start off innocently enough, with a smash ...
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Canadian Parents Cite Social Media As Key Influence - And Concern - On Kids' Spending

Influencer culture and evolving scam threats shaping how parents talk to their kids about money, spending and financial success. TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2025 /CNW/ - A new TD survey reveals that growing ...