Children's
Thursday, September 21, 2023
SD boosts outreach for WIC participation
South Dakota health leaders have said it can be a challenge to reach people eligible for a long-standing nutrition assistance program for at-risk new …
Monday, September 18, 2023
Coalition Highlights How Trauma Impacts IN Girls' Growth, Development
A new report focuses on "girl power" in Indiana - with an analysis of how young girls are faring in the state, and recommendations for improving …
Monday, September 18, 2023
Amid Nationwide Surge in Child Poverty, MN Mitigation Plan Takes Flight
Policy experts are reacting to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, showing the nation's child poverty rate has more than doubled, to 12%. In …
Monday, September 18, 2023
Screen Time Driver of Sleep Loss Among Young People
School is back and one way parents can set their kids up for success is ensuring screen time is not getting in the way of sleep. Dr. Maida Chen…
Monday, September 18, 2023
Diaper Pilot Program Aims to Keep Families Healthy, Working
Massachusetts groups will be part of a new federal pilot program to help low-income families ensure they have the diapers they need to keep both babie…
AR Adds 260 Child Care Providers, But Funding Crisis Looms
Across the country and in Arkansas, some day care providers face the threat of closure when federal government aid initiated during the pandemic …
WA Supreme Court Clears Roadblock for Hearing Some Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases
A recent ruling from the Washington state Supreme Court lowers the barriers for bringing some childhood sexual abuse cases to court. Justices …
New Poverty Data Spurs Urgent Calls to Reverse Trends
The U.S. Census Bureau is out with new findings showing that the nation's child poverty rate has more than doubled, to 12%. Policy experts say a key …
Relief as WA Home Care Aides' Kids Get Health Coverage Access
Home care aides in Washington state are seeing the benefits of health coverage for their kids. Members of the Service Employees International Union …
WI Families Could See 'Double Whammy' From Budget Policies
Congress is again steeped in a looming budget crisis as lawmakers face a deadline to approve a new government spending plan. In Wisconsin, policy …
Simplify Family Schedule to Decrease Stress, Boost Heart Health
As fall classes and after-school activities are in full swing, Missouri families can feel pressure to do it all, but the American Heart Association …
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 …