CHILDREN

Oct 23 2024HEALTH

Money Boost for Kids with Complex Needs

Kids with complex needs just got some great news! The Health Minister has promised £13 million each year to help their families. This comes after a TV show, "I Am Not Okay, " showed how tough it is for families with kids who have autism and severe learning disabilities. These kids often hurt themsel

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Oct 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Wiggles and Sinking Ship Team Up for a New Animated Adventure

You might know the Wiggles as a supergroup of kids’ entertainers from Australia. They’ve been around since 1991, creating fun songs and shows that have become a staple in preschool entertainment. With over two billion music streams and three billion YouTube views, the Wiggles have made a massive imp

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Oct 18 2024LIFESTYLE

Dads Speak Out: How 'Be a Man' Rules Hurt Their Kids

One dad shares how the pressure to be tough and fit certain molds has hurt his sons. His trans son struggled with identity, and his youngest faces bullying for wearing nail polish. Even their middle son feels the squeeze to be an 'alpha' in school. These dads are working to break these harmful expec

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Oct 15 2024HEALTH

COVID in Kids Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk: Study Finds

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that children and teens who caught COVID-19 were more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to kids with other respiratory illnesses like flu or bronchitis. The risk was especially high for obese children, who had double the likelihood of gett

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Trust Takes a Hit: What Happened?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, government responses had unintended consequences. The number of unvaccinated kindergarten kids hit a record high. The CDC reported that around 80,000 more kids didn't get their shots compared to before the pandemic. This means fewer kids are protected against diseases l

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

TikTok's Pain Points: States Target App's Effects on Kids

Fourteen states have joined forces to sue TikTok, claiming the social media platform is severely harming children's mental health. The suits, filed by attorneys general from various states, highlight several issues with TikTok's design. These include its infinite scrolling feature, which can keep ki

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok in Legal Trouble: States Sue Over Kids’ Mental Health

Fourteen US states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, blaming the app for harming kids’ mental health. They say TikTok’s never-ending feed, late-night notifications, and risky challenges keep kids glued to the platform. The states argue that TikTok’s focus on profits makes it addictive and harmful.

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok in Hot Water: States Allege App Harms Kids' Health

Hey there, TikTok is in some serious trouble! Fourteen top law enforcers, known as attorneys general, have just sued the app. They say it’s not as safe as it claims to be, especially for kids. Some kids have even gotten hurt or worse, doing dangerous things to join in on the site’s popular “challeng

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Kids Learn Finance at Knock Knock Museum's Fun Weekend

Want to know how kids can learn about money? Head over to Baton Rouge's Knock Knock Children's Museum. They recently held their 'Earn and Learn' financial literacy weekend, where kids got hands-on experience with earning, saving, and spending cash. The best part? It was free! Kids worked in a prete

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Oct 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Shopping Secrets and Size Zero: Influencer's Controversial Advice

Meet Liv Schmidt, a 22-year-old influencer who was recently kicked off TikTok for promoting an unhealthy "skinny" lifestyle. Now, she's making headlines again for her money-saving hack: shopping in the children's section. That's right, this grown woman is buying clothes meant for kids and bragging a

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