#children

#children

Children may struggle to differentiate between real money and money spent on mobile apps.

Financial education for kids is crucial to help them understand the value of money. [ more ]

Tragic incident in Bristol where three children were found dead.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in Bristol incident. [ more ]

Forcing children to say sorry can be controversial among modern parents. [ more ]

Kids in Borough Park joined parents at Maimonides Medical Center for Bring Your Child to Work Day, gaining insight into healthcare.

The event allowed kids to learn about emergency medical services, including CPR, and engage in hands-on experiences at the hospital. [ more ]

Some female climate experts have chosen to have no children or fewer children due to environmental crises. [ more ]

Despite efforts, children and families are still living in homeless conditions on Skid Row in Los Angeles. [ more ]

Gunman opened fire in busy London street, terrifying onlookers, including children, seeking refuge in shops and behind parked cars. [ more ]

Children join pro-Palestinian march in London to raise awareness about the plight of children in Gaza.

Little Amal, a 3.5-meter puppet, symbolizes the suffering of Syrian refugees and becomes a human rights emblem during the march. [ more ]

The Mayor of London plans to spend 140 million from City Hall's budget to extend free meals for another year, helping parents financially and reducing stigma for children in poverty.

The extension of free meals for primary school children will help families who do not qualify for government help, saving them up to 500 for each child. [ more ]

Two girls were stabbed near their school in France, with a suspect being arrested over the attack. [ more ]

Many countries, including Britain, France, and Japan, have decided that young children do not need Covid booster shots or even initial vaccinations.

Experts in these countries believe that the benefits of vaccination for children do not outweigh the costs, considering the low risk of severe illness or transmission in children. [ more ]

Long Covid can have serious neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and behavioral symptoms in children.

10-20 percent of children in the US who had Covid developed long Covid, according to the review. [ more ]

Beyoncé's album 'Cowboy Carter' features a love song to her children, with daughter Rumi's appearance.

The song 'Protector' by Beyoncé portrays a parent's role as both shielding and supporting children to shine in the world. [ more ]

Reading visual materials is challenging for visually impaired individuals, especially children

bbook is an electronic 3D book concept for visually impaired individuals to enhance reading experiences. [ more ]

Raina Telgemeier's graphic novels, particularly her trilogy of memoirs about her preteen years, are beloved by children for capturing the fear of feeling different while growing up.

Children often develop an intense love for certain books and read them repeatedly, finding comfort in the familiarity of the story and characters. [ more ]

Listen to your child attentively when they express complex emotions or personal aspects of their identity.

Create a safe and welcoming space for your child to share their feelings by acknowledging their need to talk and prioritizing the conversation. [ more ]

Instilling etiquette habits in children can have long-lasting positive effects on their personal and professional lives.

Manners are important as they represent kindness and respect for others. [ more ]

Lionel Messi's family includes three adorable boys: Thiago, Mateo, and a younger son.

Messi's sons Thiago and Mateo are developing their own interests and personalities, with Thiago showing promise as a soccer player. [ more ]

Children showing signs of serious head injuries need urgent medical attention.

Types of head injuries include concussion, contusion, and skull fracture. [ more ]

Children start smartphone addiction early, with 97% having a phone by age 12.

Government issues guidance to ban phones in schools to address negative impacts like bullying and self-esteem issues. [ more ]

Parents may become more relaxed about germs and illnesses as they have more children.

Some parents believe that exposure to germs can build their children's immune systems. [ more ]

Children come up with creative and funny ways to describe things.

Parents document their kids' malapropisms and original phrases on Twitter. [ more ]

Safety report sparked controversy

Children seen having fun at rugby practice [ more ]

Resilience is about bouncing forward and developing new tools and skills.

Risky play builds resilience in small children and helps them develop courage and self-belief. [ more ]

Two children were struck by a minivan in Bensonhurst.

The children are recovering in the hospital and in stable condition. [ more ]

Two children were struck by a minivan in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.

The intersection where the incident occurred has a history of crashes. [ more ]

Parents are participating in a viral TikTok challenge in which toddlers curse in the bathroom.

Many TikTokers were appalled by the innocent children's use of foul language. [ more ]

Children tend to believe that widely shared moral rules cannot be changed by God.

Researchers found that children deny the idea that God can change moral rules. [ more ]

Over one million children in Gaza require mental health support.

17,000 children in Gaza have been left unaccompanied or separated from their families. [ more ]

Growing concern about screen time impact on children

Many parents choosing to set limits or ban devices [ more ]

Parents think their kids are the best

Parents have a strong sense of pride in their children [ more ]

A youth volunteer and his wife have been arrested for sexually and physically abusing two children a decade ago.

The abuse allegations predate the volunteer's time at the church. [ more ]

Eighteen children in California are suing the EPA for allegedly violating their constitutional rights by allowing pollution from fossil fuels.

The lawsuit by the nonprofit Our Children's Trust claims that the EPA's conduct in allowing climate pollution is harming the health and safety of young people. [ more ]

The author's children, between the ages of 17 and 20, are still living at home after graduating high school, and the author is fine with that.

The author's children are independent and contribute financially, but they don't pay rent and help with household chores. [ more ]

Valentine's Day gifts for kids

Meaningful gifts to show love [ more ]

Parents are experiencing more anxiety and are overprotective in today's society.

Some parents are finding compromises, such as sleepunders or attending parties but leaving early, to allow their children to have social experiences. [ more ]

The Mayor of London plans to spend 140 million from City Hall's budget to extend free meals for another year, helping parents financially and reducing stigma for children in poverty.

The extension of free meals for primary school children will help families who do not qualify for government help, saving them up to 500 for each child. [ more ]

Playdates have become less common among children compared to previous generations.

Possible reasons for the decline include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and packed schedules. [ more ]

Meredith York Carter's TikTok video explaining what it means to be gay to her four-year-old daughter has gone viral.

Users are praising Carter for her simple and patient explanation that it's okay to be gay or straight and that it's about who you love. [ more ]

Security guards at a migrant shelter in Brooklyn confiscated toy scooters from children on Christmas Eve.

The guards claimed that scooters are not allowed inside dormitory areas and had asked the children to stop using them before confiscation. [ more ]

Belarus' authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko, is openly defying international outrage by attending a government-organized meeting with Ukrainian children displaced by Russia's capture of Ukrainian areas.

Over 2,400 Ukrainian children aged 6-17 have been brought to Belarus from occupied Ukrainian regions, and the Belarusian opposition is urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to hold Lukashenko and his officials accountable. [ more ]

Social media platforms, including Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, made nearly $11 billion in advertising revenue from content consumed by children under 18 in the US in 2022.

YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat were among the platforms that earned the highest ad revenue from users under 18. [ more ]

The conflict in Gaza has highlighted Israel's systematic detention of Palestinian children.

An estimated 10,000 Palestinian children have been held in military detention over the past 20 years. [ more ]

Rep. Stephanie Bice accuses Smithsonian of targeting children with drag shows

Smithsonian Secretary responds that drag shows are a small part of what they do [ more ]

Don't be afraid to ask parents for gift suggestions

Consider the child's specific interests when choosing a gift [ more ]