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Looking for a high-tech gift for a young child? Think playgrounds, not playpens

  • Written by Marina Umaschi Bers, Professor of Child Study and Human Development and Adjunct Professor of Computer Sciences, Tufts University
It can be hard to tell whether what's in the box will encourage development or just be a waste of time.AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis

Shopping for a new high-tech gift for the child in your life this holiday season? It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the options. Bright boxes, colorful apps and cute plastic robots will promise that learning...

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