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Public News Service info@publicnewsservice.org no Warning: Spring Cleaning Can Be Hazardous to Your Health Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/32535-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/32535-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Consumer Issues Health Issues Toxics Youth Issues Missourians Challenged to Go "Screen-Free" Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/32205-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/32205-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Consumer Issues Youth Issues Helping Missouri Children Feel Safe After Boston Tragedy Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/31982-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/31982-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Groups: "Yes" to Medicaid = Surplus for MO Budget Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/31419-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/31419-1 (Read More)]]> Budget Policy & Priorities Children's Issues Health Issues HIV/AIDS Prevention Mental Health Poverty Issues Teen Pregnancy Prevention Women's Issues Youth Issues New Guidelines for Sports Concussions: If In Doubt, Sit It Out Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/31422-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/31422-1 guidelines from The American Academy of Neurology on evaluating and treating athletes who suffer from concussions. According to the Academy, that rule is the one thing athletes and coaches need to remember. ...(Read More)]]> Youth Issues Health Issues Education Children's Issues Focusing on Teamwork at Child Abuse Symposium Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/31297-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/31297-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Family/Father Issues Health Issues Mental Health Youth Issues A Widening Hole in the Safety Net for MO Women and Children Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/31251-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/31251-1 (Read More)]]> Budget Policy & Priorities Children's Issues Health Issues HIV/AIDS Prevention Poverty Issues Senior Issues Teen Pregnancy Prevention Women's Issues New Study: Bullying Lasts a Lifetime Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/30968-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/30968-1 (Read More)]]> Youth Issues Mental Health Gun Violence Prevention GLBTQ Issues Children's Issues Missouri Works to End Hunger in Schools So Students Can Learn Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/30318-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/30318-1 study by the Food Research and Action Center shows Missouri making some progress in ending hunger among schoolchildren, but experts say it's not enough. The School Breakfast Scorecard has found nearly 54 percent of Missouri pupils who participate in the school lunch program also get breakfast at school. ...(Read More)]]> Poverty Issues Hunger/Food/Nutrition Education Children's Issues Budget Policy & Priorities Missouri families get NORAD help finding Santa Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/30051-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/30051-1 radar spots Santa racing around the world dropping off tons of gifts. ...(Read More)]]> Children's Issues Family/Father Issues MO Families Asked to Take Time to Heal from Nation's Trauma Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/29915-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/29915-1 (Read More)]]> Youth Issues Mental Health Gun Violence Prevention Family/Father Issues Children's Issues Missourians Urged to Avoid Unsafe Toys as Gifts for Young Children Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/29845-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/29845-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Consumer Issues Toxics Raising the Voice of Missouri's Medically Under-served Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/29447-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/29447-1 (Read More)]]> Budget Policy & Priorities Children's Issues Consumer Issues Health Issues National Educators Push for a "Bully-Free" Missouri Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/29009-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/29009-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Education Youth Issues Champions of Paid Care Leave: More Baby Talk Needed in Prez Debates Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28949-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28949-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Family/Father Issues Livable Wages/Working Families Women's Issues New Poverty Numbers Show Missourians Still Facing an Uphill Battle Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28509-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28509-1 (Read More)]]> Census Children's Issues Family/Father Issues Hunger/Food/Nutrition Poverty Issues New JAMA Study Links BPA and Obesity Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28453-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28453-1 A new study cites a link between obesity and a chemical found in food packaging such as plastics and aluminum cans. Bisphenol-A (BPA) has been banned from use in baby bottles and toddlers' "sippy cups," because scientists say it interferes with hormones. ...(Read More)]]> Children's Issues Health Issues Toxics Missourians Skip Meals to Feed the Children Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28104-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28104-1 a new report from the U.S. ...(Read More)]]> Senior Issues Poverty Issues Hunger/Food/Nutrition Human Rights/Racial Justice Health Issues Children's Issues Budget Policy & Priorities Eating Healthy Helps Missouri Kids Succeed in School Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28039-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28039-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Health Issues Hunger/Food/Nutrition Youth Issues "Look Before You Lock" – Keeping MO Kids Out of Hot Cars Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27994-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27994-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Health Issues Is My Child Ready for Social Media? Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27931-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27931-1 A new study by Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics finds 83 percent of parents think the benefits either outweigh or equal the risks and think use of social media contributes in a positive way to their children's future. ...(Read More)]]> Children's Issues Could My Child Have Lead Poisoning? Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27778-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27778-1 (Read More)]]> Toxics Health Issues Children's Issues New Report: Poverty Rate Continues to Climb for Missouri Kids Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27663-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27663-1 (Read More)]]> Budget Policy & Priorities Children's Issues Early Childhood Education Education Health Issues Poverty Issues Health-Conscious Missourians Ready to Embrace “Hug Your Kids” Movement? Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27451-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27451-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Health Issues Mental Health Youth Issues House Ag Committee Slashes Food Stamps Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27407-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27407-1 (Read More)]]> Budget Policy & Priorities Children's Issues Hunger/Food/Nutrition Poverty Issues Youth Issues Missouri Families Count Down to Slim Down Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27264-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/27264-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Consumer Issues Family/Father Issues Health Issues Hunger/Food/Nutrition Youth Issues MO Bicycle Safety Tip: Helmets Every Time Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/26873-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/26873-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Health Issues Youth Issues Where are Missouri Kids on the Campaign Trail? Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/26657-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/26657-1 (Read More)]]> Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Campaign Finance Reform/Money in Politics Children's Issues Family/Father Issues Poverty Issues Social Justice Youth Issues Feds Neglect Missouri Child Care Update for 16 Years Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/26392-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/26392-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Family/Father Issues Report Recommends Mud Pies for Earth Day Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/26007-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/26007-1 The National Wildlife Federation report makes that case by highlighting the benefits of letting children get messy outside - and its release coincides with Earth Day activities around Missouri this weekend. ...(Read More)]]> Children's Issues Education Environment Study: Spanking May Do More Harm than Good Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/24783-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/24783-1 report in the "Canadian Medical Association Journal" analyzed 20 years of research into the topic. ...(Read More)]]> Youth Issues Mental Health Health Issues Family/Father Issues Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Children's Issues Missouri Families Encouraged to ‘Be Out There’ for 2012 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/24119-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/24119-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Education Health Issues Public Lands/Wilderness Youth Issues Study: No Paycheck for Nearly Half of All New Moms Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/23924-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/23924-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Livable Wages/Working Families Women's Issues New Years Resolution: Fit Kids Start With Fit Families Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/23966-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/23966-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Health Issues Hunger/Food/Nutrition Missouri Parents Push for National Anti-Bullying Law Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/23779-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/23779-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Civil Rights Education GLBTQ Issues Youth Issues House GOP Proposes Cuts to Sex Ed, Women's Health Programs Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/23503-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/23503-1 (Read More)]]> Budget Policy & Priorities Children's Issues Early Childhood Education Education Health Issues Teen Pregnancy Prevention Women's Issues Youth Issues Dangerous Chemicals Linked to Autism and other Health Issues? Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/23257-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/23257-1 (Read More)]]> Budget Policy & Priorities Children's Issues Disabilities Health Issues Mental Health Toxics Keeping MO Children Safe on Halloween Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22939-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22939-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Family/Father Issues Missouri Takes a Stand – It's Bullying Prevention Month Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22896-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22896-1 Family and Work Institute study says one-third of children are bullied at least once a month. ...(Read More)]]> Children's Issues Education Youth Issues Missouri's Battle to Reduce SIDS Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22751-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22751-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Health Issues AARP Volunteers Work To Improve Literacy Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22533-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22533-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Education Senior Issues Report: MO Finds Success Keeping Kids Out of Lock-up Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22483-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22483-1 a new report says, locking them up is the wrong thing to do in most cases. The report from the Annie E. ...(Read More)]]> Children's Issues Criminal Justice Youth Issues Multiple Benefits of the Great Outdoors Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22459-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22459-1 Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK). ...(Read More)]]> Children's Issues Education Environment Public Lands/Wilderness Youth Issues New Census Data Reflects MO's Economic Decline Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22350-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22350-1 (Read More)]]> Budget Policy & Priorities Children's Issues Poverty Issues Missouri Ramps Up for "Regular" Flu Season Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22303-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22303-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Health Issues Report: Children Getting Less Sleep Due to Electronic Media Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22108-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/22108-1 report that looks at the amount of time children spend indoors plugged into electronics and how this over-stimulation affects their sleep. Kevin Coyle, vice president for education and training with the National Wildlife Federation, Reston, Va., authored the report. ...(Read More)]]> Children's Issues Environment Family/Father Issues Health Issues Youth Issues Will MO Budget Cuts Signal Classroom Changes? Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/21938-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/21938-1 (Read More)]]> Budget Policy & Priorities Children's Issues Education Family/Father Issues Youth Issues August: National Immunization Awareness Month Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/21856-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/21856-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Family/Father Issues Health Issues Youth Issues School Athletes Need Preparation to Prevent Injuries Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/21821-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/21821-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Early Childhood Education Education Health Issues Missouri, Roll Up Your Sleeve! Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/21671-1 http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/21671-1 (Read More)]]> Children's Issues Early Childhood Education Education Family/Father Issues Health Issues