Kids
Child care industry says new Pa. reimbursement rules will be devastating
Due to the pandemic, the industry is facing higher costs and lower enrollment.
6 years ago
Missing cousins found safe, reunited with family in Nicetown
Police say the young children, who went missing Tuesday afternoon, were located and unharmed.
6 years ago
U.N. points to ‘alarming decline’ in child vaccinations
It warned of the first drop in 28 years for vaccinations against diptheria, tetanus and pertussis based on preliminary data from the first four months of 2020.
6 years ago
Pa. mask mandate for kids at child care has good intentions. Can it be followed?
Youngsters 2 and over must wear masks, but child care providers worry it will hinder language development, monitoring for allergic reactions, and more.
6 years ago
Listen 1:49Kids feel pandemic stress too. Here’s how to help them thrive
For children, the distress shows itself in difficult moods, stomachaches or even regression to behaviors from earlier childhood.
6 years ago
Spraygrounds a relatively safe way to cool off, experts say
As Philadelphia reopens its park spraygrounds, experts say they’re a relatively safe way for kids to play and stay cool during the summer heat.
6 years ago
Pocono summer camps hit hard by COVID-19 and visa restrictions
Two key factors contributed to summer camp closures this year: COVID-19 and visa restrictions that barred the international workforce the industry relies upon heavily.
6 years ago
So much for ‘please touch,’ after COVID-19, kids’ museums will be less hands-on
With their emphasis on interactive exhibits, children’s museums must balance safety and survival in their decisions to reopen. Several have already permanently closed.
6 years ago
What’s fun and safe for kids this summer? Some tips for parents
They’ve had enough of being cooped and homeschooled. Here’s how to balance the joy of (socially distant) playtime with common-sense precautions.
6 years ago
Listen 2:03Two West Philly teens drowned in the Schuylkill. No signs told them why they shouldn’t swim there.
Philadelphia officials promise to install more fences and signs after demands from community leaders.
6 years ago
SEPTA committee recommends kids ride for free in new fare proposal
The committee made the suggestion before the board votes on the new fare proposal on June 25. If approved, the new fare plan goes into effect July 1.
6 years ago
Bucks County DA charges three men in separate child sex abuse cases
Though the cases are unrelated, the District Attorney’s Office believes more boys may have been victimized, based on evidence found by investigators.
6 years ago
How to start, or widen, the conversation about race with your kids
These talks are an everyday fact of life in some homes, but are new to others. Here is some advice on how to approach them, starting with young children.
6 years ago
Listen 2:53My 8-year-old son knows racism is wrong. He deserves a world without it.
Black children are waiting for Americans to decide that their lives matter, too, writes Aminita Sy, a West Philadelphia parent.
6 years ago
Doctors race for answers as kids fight rare inflammatory syndrome tied to coronavirus
While early research suggests the condition is rare, experts are still racing to answer even the most basic questions about the illness.
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