ID: Children's
Addressing bullying difficult in ID's Spanish-speaking communities
Bullying can be a difficult issue to address - especially for Spanish speaking communities in Idaho, which have fewer counseling resources available…
Report: Rural Idaho sees struggles in education compared with nation
A new report highlights Idaho's need to focus on rural education during the upcoming legislative session. The National Rural Education …
Children lost health coverage in ID's Medicaid unwinding process
Idaho acted quickly to remove people from Medicaid after special COVID-19 protections expired in April, including health coverage for tens of …
ID school board elections could determine fate of book restrictions
School board elections in Idaho on Tuesday could impact what students are allowed to read. Although school board elections are often overlooked…
Halloween offers chance for families to connect with community
Halloween is coming up and for kids and parents, the holiday provides an opportunity to connect with their community. Kim Hemmert, grants manager …
Boise State Creates Space for Student Parents, Kids
In September, the spotlight is on a college student population that is often overlooked: parents. This month is student parent month and studies show …
Tips for Idaho Parents to Make Back-to-School Less Stressful
The new school year can be a stressful time both for kids and parents, but a few useful tips can reduce some of those anxieties. Kim Hemmert…
ID Child Sex Abuse Cases Stress Urgency of Prevention Methods
An unfortunate spate of child sexual abuse cases in Idaho is putting prevention methods in the spotlight. A Kuna middle school teacher recently …
Barriers Exist for Addressing Youth Mental Health in ID Schools
Mental health issues are at epidemic rates among young people, but the issue can be hard to tackle in Idaho schools. America's Health Ranking …
ID Ranks High in Child Well-Being, But Child Care Costs Concerning
Idaho ranks fairly high compared to other states in a new report on children's well-being, but the high cost of child care lurks as a burden for …
ID Groups Plan 'Child Abuse Prevention Month' Activities
Child abuse happens to all children to varying degrees, according to experts, and during Child Abuse Prevention Month, several organizations in Idaho …
ID Lawmakers Fail to Address Health Concerns for Pregnant Women
With concerning trends emerging for pregnant and postpartum women, frustration is growing that Idaho lawmakers could end the session without …