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Kids
Riverside ‘down and out’ for too long, but $42M community center coming
Kingswood Community Center in Wilmington is about to undergo a major facelift as part of the $300 million REACH Riverside project.
3 years ago
Listen 2:52Do masks in school affect kids’ speech and social skills?
A small but growing body of research is offering hints that masks do not have a significant impact on speech or social skills.
3 years ago
For kids with COVID-19, everyday life can be a struggle
More than 12.7 million children in the U.S. alone have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began.
3 years ago
Better air in classrooms matters beyond COVID. Here’s why schools aren’t there yet
Boosting ventilation and filtration lowers the risk of transmission, and is linked to higher test scores and better health. But making upgrades is more complex than it sounds.
3 years ago
The Regional Roundup – March 14th
How can we talk to kids about Ukraine? And, we hear from U.S. Senator from Delaware Chris Coons about the war unfolding, Biden's SCOTUS pick, inflation and more.
Air Date: March 14, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Waning signups for Pa. child care program could forecast weak economic recovery
Experts and advocates fear the decline in enrollment is a sign the pandemic has forced families with low incomes to prioritize home care over earning a paycheck.
3 years ago
North Philly teens offer snapshots of life and art through the Shutterbugs photography program. Now, their photos are published in Motivos Magazine.
3 years ago
Listen 1:58The ACLU sues to block Texas from investigating parents of trans youth
The lawsuit says at least one family is already under investigation for providing their child with medically necessary gender-affirming care.
3 years ago
Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID even in omicron
Pediatricians say the back-and-forth results may seem confusing but that parents need to understand the shots are still the best way to prevent serious illness.
3 years ago
FDA warns against using another powdered baby formula after a 2nd death
The FDA now cautions against using a specific lot of Abbott Nutrition's Similac PM 60/40 after a second infant dies. Abbott voluntarily recalled the specialty product on Monda
3 years ago
Pfizer vaccine’s protection against COVID wanes quickly in kids ages 5-11, study says
New research out of New York found the protection of the vaccine against infection in kids ages 5 to 11 dropped from 68% to 12%.
3 years ago
Bucks school lunch debt relief set to expire; groups work to keep it going
School lunch debt relief programs that began during the pandemic are set to expire. Many organizations try to keep them going.
3 years ago
Listen 1:35Florida House passes controversial measure dubbed the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill by critics
Opponents of the measure say it will hurt LGBTQ youth, who already face higher rates of bullying.
3 years ago
City presents ideas for new Carousel House, promises it could be ‘one of the best…in the world’
The community got a chance to preview the future of the disability rec center this week.
3 years ago
Why America has been so stingy in fighting child poverty
The U.S. has a long tradition of favoring old people over kids. A new paper investigates why.
3 years ago