Kids
Pandemic taking a toll on mental health of RGV kids
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (KVEO) — Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, some organizations say it’s taking a toll on mental health, and kids have been hit the hardest. The Boys & Girls Club of McAllen says they are doing what they can to help families. “We are seeing an uptick in suicidal ideation. That’s something …
If You Want Portland Kids to Stop Breaking Windows, Gregory McKelvey Says You Should Understand Why They’re Doing It
So much for a fresh start. On Jan. 20, hours after President Joe Biden was sworn into office, about 200 black-clad protesters wandered the streets of Portland’s Central Eastside, holding a banner that read, “We are ungovernable.” Some of them stopped by the office of the Democratic Party of Oregon, smashed its windows, and scrawled …
‘General Hospital’ Actress Blasts Teacher, Refuses to Let Kids Watch Inauguration
Exclusive Erin Hershey, a soap actress famous for “General Hospital,” didn’t want her kids tuning into Joe Biden‘s inauguration … telling a teacher she’d never let them “watch a criminal.” Erin’s got a daughter in elementary school in California, and after the little girl’s teacher sent an email to parents Wednesday inviting kids to skip …
Law-breaking parents slammed for letting kids ride Chester e-scooters
A warning has been issued after reports of adults letting children ride on the e-scooters in Chester. The e-scooters, provided by Ginger, have been in the city since December 21 as part of a 12-month trial to encourage greener ways of getting around in a bid to tackle climate change. But while Cheshire West and …
Queensland premier relief at three new virus cases; NSW records zero local coronavirus cases; Community shocked after mum and three kids found dead in Tullamarine home
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeanette Young is providing more details on Queensland’s three new COVID-19 cases detected overnight. One is a man in his 60s in hotel quarantine in Brisbane who returned to Australia from the Philippines, where it’s believed he acquired the infection. The second is a man in his 40s who has returned …
City of Racine helping kids, families with technology for distance learning
“I can’t believe the technology and how they’re doing this with COVID, but I’m glad they have something to keep the learning going,” Racine Mayor Deri Nordsving said. Saturday at Racine City Hall, Mayor Nordsving gave out nearly a dozen IPads to preschool through second-grade students in the area. It was all made possible through …
Doctor recommends safe outdoor activities for kids on winter break
Posted: Jan 1, 2021 / 07:33 AM EST / Updated: Jan 1, 2021 / 07:33 AM EST (WIVB)– Winter break is here and a lot of kids are probably asking mom and dad if they can go sledding or skiing? But are those activities safe right now during the pandemic? One doctor with the Cleveland …
Ways to Keep Kids Busy During Winter Break
Here is what is happening in Northwest Arkansas on Monday, December 21 sponsored by 7 Up including activities to keep your kiddos engaged over Winter Break. If you want to take your healthy eating and fitness habits with you into the new year, there’s a workshop you should know about. Dual Cities Crossfit in Bentonville …
Marana School District helps feed kids over winter break
MARANA, Ariz. (KVOA) – Winter break is coming up for the Marana Unified School District. That means the district is launching its Marana Cares Mobile Meals Program. The program offers free meals to children during break at select locations. Starting Dec. 21st, through the 31st, meals will be offered every Monday through Thursday from 11 …
Child health experts: Kids need joy right now
Nearly a year into the pandemic, it can be hard for anyone to remember what life was like before the isolation, the fear and the stress. Imagine experiencing all this as a 10-year-old. Or a 6-year-old. “They might feel like this is the way life will be forever,” said Rebecca Hoffman-Frances, senior director of Clinical …
