
Kids
The scientific debate over teens, screens and mental health
More teens and young adults — particularly girls and young women — are reporting being depressed and anxious, compared with comparable numbers from the mid-2000s.
6 years ago
Your child has asthma. Now what?
Work with the doctor to set a plan of action, so everyone breathes easier. That may include eliminating triggers in the home, a not-always-simple task.
6 years ago
Praise, don’t tease, and other tips to help kids with their weight
Here's advice about the best ways to communicate with their children about weight and support their health.
6 years ago
Weight Watchers new app for kids has been criticized for possibly harming users self-esteem. We'll talk about how to teach kids healthy habits and a positive body image.
Air Date: August 23, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:0070 mayors reject Trump food stamp proposal, saying it puts kids at risk
Mayors from 70 cities send a letter to the Trump administration, saying a plan to push millions of people out of the food stamp program would punish some of the neediest.
6 years ago
Fake news and shadow puppets takes center stage at theater camp
Philadelphia’s Wilma Theater encourages young people to invent plays out of hoaxes and misinformation.
6 years ago
Never too young to be a hero: National Liberty Museum honors kids with a cause
Children and teenagers were recognized by the National Liberty Museum in Old City for their volunteerism and achievements in the name of democracy.
6 years ago
Could alleged Boy Scout victims in Pa. get justice years later?
Forty people in Pennsylvania have alleged they were sexually abused when they were in the Boy Scouts. Some allegations go back decades, but accusers may still be able to sue.
Air Date: August 15, 2019
Listen 12:46WellSpan Philhaven closure leaves autistic children without care
WellSpan says it's helping families find new service providers, but with a shortage of certified therapists in the region, some families say no one is available fill the gap.
6 years ago
Pa. Governor wants answers on 4 kids separated from families
Pennsylvania's governor says at least four children from his state were recently separated from their parents by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
6 years ago
Migraines in children? It’s more common than you think
By the time kids reach 10 years of age, about 10% of them are dealing with recurrent headaches. Some are tension headaches. Some are migraines.
6 years ago
Listen 4:49N.J. groups join lawsuit over questionable new federal lead standards
Attorney claims Trump’s EPA failed to "follow mainstream science and correctly update these standards for children’s sake."
6 years ago
Cohabiting couples can now adopt in Delaware
On Tuesday, Gov. John Carney signed legislation expanding who is eligible to adopt in Delaware.
6 years ago
Golf course is done at FDR Park, but kids program lives on
After almost 80 years in operation, South Philadelphia’s public golf course is set to close for good on Oct. 31. Its demise is among a handful of changes coming to the park.
6 years ago
How to bring cancer care to the world’s poorest children
Worldwide, childhood cancers are relatively rare, but they're a far bigger problem than previously believed. Close to half of all kids with cancer go undiagnosed and untreated
6 years ago