Kids
Gorsuch and co-author Janie Nitze discussed their new children's book, “Heroes of 1776,” and the lessons the country’s founding era still offers today.
5 days ago
Listen 1:13The Big Fix: getting kids off screens
Can we make technology safer and healthier for kids and teens? Do social media and phone bans actually work? And who should be responsible for setting the boundaries?
Air Date: May 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:27Family Connects NJ offers at least one free home health visit to all families with newborns. Services will be offered in all 21 counties by January 2027.
3 weeks ago
Listen 5:37Bariatric and metabolic surgery has proven safe and effective in treating teens for obesity, but less than 1% of eligible patients get the procedure.
1 month ago
Listen 6:17Experts recommend parents and caregivers read out loud to babies and young children.
3 months ago
Listen 1:21How does AI affect child development? CHOP researchers say safeguards are needed
Researchers found AI could help with creativity and education, but that it can confuse young children and generate harmful misinformation.
3 months ago
Listen 1:21Sixth grader wins Philadelphia regional spelling bee, heads to Scripps national competition
For the third year in a row, Jayden Jiang, a sixth grader at Girard Academic Music Program, took home the regional title.
3 months ago
Listen 1:07Philly teens get hands-on civics experience with a ‘Demon Slayer’ mock trial
Philadelphia students participated in the manga-inspired mock trial and learned the inner workings of the legal process at Parkway Central Library.
3 months ago
Trump child savings accounts: What they are, who they can help and their impact on wealth inequality
Trump Accounts — or 530A investment accounts — stem from a concept called “baby bonds,” which the creators hoped would reduce the racial wealth gap.
3 months ago
Listen 2:02How American children became picky eaters
American children used to be adventurous eaters. Why has kids’ food become so bland? And why are so many fussy about what’s on their plates?
Air Date: February 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:15New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children
Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.
4 months ago
Listen 1:03Should tech giants be held accountable for the teen mental health crisis? And what could regulation look like in practice?
Air Date: February 10, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:13Philly moves forward with plan to make youth ombudsperson office permanent
The office helps improve safety and quality of services to ensure young people in residential placements are being taken care of properly.
4 months ago
Listen 1:09Delaware fue uno de los 24 beneficiarios de la subvención federal. El dinero se destinará a apoyar la educación de niños con dificultades académicas de grados 4 a 12.
4 months ago
Missing 10-year-old from Philadelphia found safe in Upper Chichester, Pa.
Police earlier said the child went missing after being dropped off at Penrose Elementary School and was last seen in the cafeteria.
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