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The case for revolutionizing child care in America

May 17, 2022
A new book argues that greater public support for parents is critical for the brain development of America's kids.
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How’s the mental health of Clark county students 2 years into the pandemic?

Feb 10, 2022

It’s been nearly two years since The World Health Organization declared a pandemic. The lives of many, and the lives of kids, have never been the same. 

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Best of the City: Family & Leisure

Jan 31, 2022

The most family-friendly fun you can have in Las Vegas, from pinball to parks to tyke-friendly hikes

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Technology
Instagram users can now set a reminder to take a break from the app. Users under 18 will see a special prompt encouraging them to turn it on.

Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of Senate hearing

Dec 07, 2021
The social media platform announced ways to help its youngest users and their parents a day before the app's head, Adam Mosseri, is to testify about Instagram's potential risks to kids and teens.
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National
Thousands of empty empty pairs of shoes for every child killed by guns in the U.S. since Sandy Hook cover the southeast lawn of U.S. Capitol on March 13, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

High Gun Sales And More Time At Home Have Led To More Accidental Shootings By Kids

Aug 31, 2021
Accidental gunshot deaths by children handling a gun were higher in March through December 2020 than during that same time in 2019. Researchers think 2021 will be worse.
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Simon Says
Scott Simon with his daughters.

Opinion: As Kids Grow, So Do Their Parents

Jun 05, 2021
With the school year about to end, NPR's Scott Simon ponders how quickly children grow up and become their own persons.
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Coronavirus Updates
Children account for more than a fifth of new U.S. coronavirus cases in states that release statistics by age, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Children Now Account For 22% of New U.S. COVID Cases. Why Is That?

May 03, 2021
A year ago, COVID-19 cases in children made up less than 3% of the U.S. total. On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics said children represented 22.4% of new cases.
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Code Switch
A family wearing face masks and holding signs take part in a rally "Love Our Communities: Build Collective Power" to raise awareness of anti-Asian violence, at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, California, on March 13.

How To Start Conversations About Anti-Asian Racism With Your Family

Mar 24, 2021
The rise in reports of anti-Asian hate incidents over the past year, including the shootings at Atlanta-area spas, has resurfaced the need for many to talk about racism with their loved ones.
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National
Shamarr Allen performs during the 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 50th Anniversary at Fair Grounds Race Course on May 04, 2019 in New Orleans.

To Help Keep New Orleans Safe, Musician Trades Kids Trumpets For Guns

Jul 24, 2020
Musician Shamarr Allen is offering youth trumpets and music books in exchange for guns — no questions asked. He hopes the instrument will impact kids in New Orleans today the way it did for him.
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Shots - Health News
Research suggests that kids tend to get infected with the coronavirus less often, and have milder symptoms than adults. There's less consensus on how much kids can spread the illness.

Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

Jul 20, 2020
Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the coronavirus, which is key to safely reopen schools.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
A growing number of sleepaway camps have already been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Coronavirus May Mean Lights Out For Summer Camps This Year

May 17, 2020
Summer camps are mulling their options for keeping kids and counselors safe amid the coronavirus crisis — or whether it's just not possible.
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Author Interviews
<em>And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Making Sense of Middle School,</em> by Judith Warner

Judith Warner's New Book On Middle School Suggests It Doesn't Have To Be All Bad

May 08, 2020
The author of And Then They Stopped Talking To Me tells NPR, "I expected middle schoolers to be these sorts of monsters. And they weren't. They were just kids."
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Do You Post About Your Kids Online — And Talk With Them About It? Tell Us Your Story

Feb 22, 2019
We want to hear from any parents who have posted about their children online and have had a conversation about that practice with their kids.
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Shots - Health News
While a day or two of complete rest may be necessary for kids after a concussion, any more could leave them feeling isolated and anxious, says Angela Lumba-Brown, a pediatric emergency medicine physician who helped shape new guidelines.

Kids With Concussions Can Phase In Exercise, Screen Time Sooner Than Before

Dec 03, 2018
No longer do kids with concussions need to sit in dark rooms for days on end. For the first time in nearly a decade, the nation's pediatricians have loosened their guidance on concussion recovery.
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Shots - Health News
Matthew plays on the playground structure at Mill Pond Park in Portland.

To Raise Confident, Independent Kids, Some Parents Are Trying To 'Let Grow'

Sep 03, 2018
Research suggests kids who have more freedom and independence grow up to be less anxious and depressed. But in the age of helicopter parenting, giving kids freedom to roam can be difficult.
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National
Setting up his new classroom in Texas this school year, Shawn Sheehan took a selfie for social media to wish his home state well. "Wishing all my Norman and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/oklaed?src=hash" data-query-source="hashtag_click">#<strong>

He Was Oklahoma's Teacher Of The Year, Then Moved To Texas For Better Pay. Now What?

Apr 07, 2018
Oklahoma's teacher pay has been low for so long that many experienced educators have left, including the 2016 Teacher of the Year. We wanted to ask how his home state looks now from afar.
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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Is It Time To Bring Risk Back Into Our Kids' Playgrounds?

Mar 15, 2018
Are playgrounds in the U.S. too sterile and risk-averse to help our kids thrive? Anthropologist Barbara J. King considers play and child development in evolutionary perspective.
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The Salt
<em>Sylvia's Spinach</em> by Katherine Pryor

Children's Publishing House Takes Food Literacy Literally

Feb 27, 2018
Teaching kids how to eat healthfully and appreciate the cultural diversity of food begins with getting books about these themes into their hands, says Readers to Eaters' founding publisher.
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The Salt
Next month in the U.K., anyone at a major grocery store looking to buy a soft drink with more than 150 mg of caffeine per liter will need to present an ID.

U.K. Supermarkets To Ban Energy Drinks For Shoppers Under 16

Feb 16, 2018
In March, many U.K. grocery stores will check IDs for energy drink purchases. Teachers, nutritionists and public health researchers have called for the measures — as has celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
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NPR Ed

What The Screen Time Experts Do With Their Own Kids

Feb 06, 2018
Many of these experts are also parents, and their work informs their approach to making rules with their kids about phones, TV and other media.
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Deciding At What Age To Give A Kid A Smartphone

Nov 21, 2017
It's a question most parents will wrestle with at some point — when is the right time to give my child a smartphone? Let's tick through a few other questions first.
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The Salt
Festivalgoers could try crickets from Aketta, an edible insect company based in Austin, Texas. The crickets come in a variety of flavors, such as spicy hot, sour cream and onion, and Texas BBQ.

At Bug-Eating Festival, Kids Crunch Down On The Food Of The Future

Sep 14, 2017
The United Nations estimates that by 2050, the planet's 9 billion people will need to rely on bugs as a critical source of protein. Chefs and scientists are trying to get children on board early.
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The Salt
"Children shouldn't be hungry," says <em>Good and Cheap</em> author Leanne Brown. "Their brains can't grow properly; they can't have a chance at life like they should."

Cookbook Author Crusades For Millions Of Kids Who Go Hungry In Summer

Aug 04, 2017
Good and Cheap writer Leanne Brown is teaming up with a national anti-hunger program to try to reach people who want help feeding their families healthy and affordable meals when school is out.
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NPR Ed

We're All Born With Mathematical Abilities (And Why That's Important)

Aug 01, 2017
Kids who start school behind in math tend to stay behind. But could early predictors in preschool help educators put them on a path to success?
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The Two-Way
After a young girl's lemonade stand in east London brought a fine of nearly $200, the local council apologized. Now the girl's family is calling on more kids to open their own stands.

Father Of Girl Ticketed For Selling Lemonade Responds To Supporters: 'Make A Stand'

Jul 23, 2017
A 5-year-old girl whose sidewalk lemonade stand brought a $195 fine in London has been invited to set up shop elsewhere. Her dad says, "Now she feels less sour about the experience."

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