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Alex Hazlett

Freelance Writer

Alex Hazlett is a freelance journalist who covers modern family life, technology, and science. Among other topics, she’s written about how to problem-solve with kids and why parental screen time controls are a scam. She has also covered Covid-19 extensively, with bylines in the science publication Undark, the education outlet Chalkbeat, and NBC. Previously, she was the director of special projects at Mashable, where she created and launched the site’s family section, Small Humans.

Latest articles by Alex Hazlett

You don’t need to be a parent to build meaningful relationships with kids
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Kids of all ages benefit from community ties with adults who aren’t in their immediate families. What could that look like in practice?

By Alex Hazlett
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It’s important to talk to kids about abortion. Here’s how.It’s important to talk to kids about abortion. Here’s how.
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And why.

By Alex Hazlett
How to help teens have a peaceful relationship with food
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Body image can be fraught for many. That doesn’t have to affect the kids in your life.

By Alex Hazlett
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How to get your kid to do stuff without having to constantly remind themHow to get your kid to do stuff without having to constantly remind them
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If you feel like you’re nagging them, it’s a sign your current system isn’t working.

By Alex Hazlett