Kids
People who are denied abortions risk falling deeper into poverty. So do their kids
A large body of research shows being denied an abortion limits a person's education, time in the workforce and wages.
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What to say to kids about school shootings to ease their stress
The death of children, shot at school, is hard to comprehend. It can be even harder for kids. Counselors say parents should take cues from kids and listen to their fears.
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‘Love them, lead them’: Advocates say parents play a major role in stopping youth gun violence
Philadelphia nonprofit organizations are now pushing to make trauma education more available to families.
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Family identifies student stabbed at Coatesville High School; suspect not in custody
According to family, 16-year-old Mickey Raynor Jr. was taken to Paoli Hospital.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters receives a $122.6 million donation to mentor kids
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott continues her charity drive with a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the group's largest gift ever from an individual.
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U.S. safety, savings rules set stage for baby formula shortage
A massive recall is getting most of the blame for the U.S. baby formula shortage, but experts say the products have long been vulnerable to this type of crisis.
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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response in kids under 5
Pfizer plans to submit the new data to the Food and Drug Administration this week, bringing families with young children one step closer to a long-awaited vaccine.
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78,000 pounds of infant formula arrives in U.S.
Enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles has arrived in the United States from Europe.
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Aliens occupy a musical tailor-made for teenaged performers at West Chester theater
The new musical about Area 51 by Broadway songwriters Nathan Tysen and Chris Miller is tailor-made for high school performers.
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‘The virus is not done with us.’ Mask mandate returns for Philly schools
Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”
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CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11
If the CDC agrees as expected, it would open a third COVID-19 shot to healthy elementary-age kids, just like what is already recommended for everybody 12 and older.
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The CDC is investigating 180 cases of children with hepatitis. The cause is a mystery
The count of pediatric cases under investigation has grown since the agency's last update, but most of the increase represents previous cases that are just now being reported.
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Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
Biden is also authorizing the Defense Department to use commercial aircraft to fly formula supplies that meet federal standards from overseas to the U.S.
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Central Bucks School District backpedals, classes about puberty are now optional and virtual
After receiving criticism from parents and district employees, Central Bucks School District has made all of its elementary classes on puberty virtual and optional.
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FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
The Food and Drug Administration’s action Tuesday now opens a third shot to elementary-age kids, too — at least five months after their last dose.
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