Kids
Child pornography tips to N.J. police surge during pandemic
Officers say they often see a surge at times when people are home more, but nothing like this. They credit more vigilance from social media companies.
6 years ago
Listen 2:09‘Desperate’ Pa. child care industry to receive $51 million lifeline
The disbursement will be distributed to the state’s roughly 7,000 licensed child care providers in mid-to-late June.
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Wolf to foster youth: Executive powers I tapped for shutdowns don’t extend to your aid
Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in helping foster youth during the pandemic, advocates say.
6 years ago
Is summer camp a go this year? For parents and operators, it’s complicated
Many camps in the region are in limbo, waiting for guidance on how and when they can reopen. Meanwhile, families try to figure out summertime child care.
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CDC alerts doctors to COVID-19 linked condition in children
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning doctors about a serious rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Philly is making it easier to turn your block into a place for play this summer
Every summer, Philly residents can apply for permits to turn their block into a playground for kids, no cars allowed. This year, the rules are changing.
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Delaware kids living in poverty will be hurt further by the coronavirus, researchers say
The 25th annual Kids Count report was assembled before the coronavirus started spreading in Delaware, but the impact the virus will have on kids is obvious to researchers.
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Delaware teachers get training on how to spot child abuse virtually
Delaware’s child abuse hotline has seen a dramatic drop in calls now that mandatory abuse reporters like teachers no longer interacting with kids.
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Make-A-Wish trying to make dreams come true during pandemic
Make-A-Wish CEO Richard Davis says 5,000 wishes are currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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‘They got us panicking’: Pa. foster youth await any sign of help from Gov. Wolf
Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in this regard, according to foster youth advocates.
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My young son wants to know when the “karma virus” is over. I wish I had answers for him.
Entering the second month of a stay-at-home order, Erin Seitz, a teacher and mother, aims to stay optimistic. It isn’t always easy.
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CHOP seeing fewer kids with asthma during lockdown, doctor says
Philly is one of the worst cities for asthma suffers, but studies are showing it’s not a big COVID-19 risk factor.
6 years ago
Special education during coronavirus: What should parents tolerate, demand?
Advocates worry that school districts will begin offering limited support to special education students. They’re especially worried about families waiving their rights.
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Listen 3:19Do more to ‘keep young people safe’ during the pandemic, foster alumni tell Gov. Wolf
Some other states have rolled out new funding or relaxed requirements.
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Coronavirus or not, kids still fall or feel yucky. Do you go to the pediatrician?
Some situations, like broken bones, clearly call for in-person visits. Others are not so obvious. Here’s some advice for parents.
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