Kids
The residential child care’s dilemma: lose income or potentially expose families to coronavirus?
State officials ordered most child care providers to close, but those based in a provider’s residence are exempt from the regulations.
6 years ago
Listen 4:13Teachers reach out to inspire students’ creativity
“It just shows the resilience of art teachers. We are scrappy, used to being ignored, so we fight to make our programs happen no matter what.”
6 years ago
No-visitor coronavirus policies separate kids in residential treatment from families
Intended to protect the physical health of young patients at behavioral facilities, the guidelines can exact a toll on their mental health, too.
6 years ago
Essay: Homeschooling reminds me why I didn’t go into teaching
April Hall, a busy magazine editor, has added “homeschool teacher” to her workload. The results have been mixed.
6 years ago
“Right now, we have a lot of invisible kids that are at great risk,” said Scott Hollander, executive director of KidsVoice, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit.
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The coronavirus shutdown is creating challenges across the child welfare system, with no past practices to review for advice.
6 years ago
Sesame Workshop enlists Elmo, Cookie Monster on hand washing
Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are doing their part to help keep kids safe as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on.
6 years ago
Online learning resources you may have missed
With your help, we plan to update the list as we become aware of additional worthwhile resources.
6 years ago
Parents worry: Will upended routines mean children with autism lose ground?
With services to support the learning and development of special needs children on hiatus because of the coronavirus, families try to fill the void.
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Listen 1:37Child care workers ‘scared, but they come’ during coronavirus health emergency
Delaware has more than 1,000 child care facilities. They are reeling, but many remain open with reduced enrollment as coronavirus infects more across the state.
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We talk to Philadelphia School District Superintendent William Hite about how the district is supporting students and get tips for parents on coping during this trying time.
Air Date: March 24, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:13Virtual field trips: A guide to Philly area online offerings for kids
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, several organizations are putting out a schedule of live, streaming content. Many update offerings daily.
6 years ago
Foster kids left in limbo during Philly’s coronavirus lockdown
Courts aren’t holding key hearings, which means everything from safety to family reunification is up in the air.
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Pa. child care providers dealing with ‘a lot of really, really sleepless nights and hard decisions’
Child care providers across Pa. face a choice in response to the state’s efforts to halt the spread of the coronavirus: Close their doors, or seek permission to stay open.
6 years ago
Finding fun in quarantined Philly: Neighborhoods band together to create ‘rainbow hunts’ for kids
The bright window drawings are popping up all over the city.
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