Kids
Four more parents sue in incidents of children duct-taped in preschool van
The latest lawsuits allege that new video evidence shows the driver restraining more children with tape, or threatening to do so, on at least 9 occasions.
6 years ago
Schools are embracing mindfulness, but practice doesn’t always make perfect
One in 5 American children struggle with anxiety. To help students cope, more and more schools are turning to mindfulness — but the interest has some researchers cautious.
6 years ago
Some heavy hitters aim to increase funding for Del. programs helping at-risk kids
One leader is former Attorney General Matt Denn, who said the idea is to generate a grassroots movement to influence lawmakers.
6 years ago
Cases pending in Philadelphia courts allege children were tied up with duct tape by a driver paid for by the state to take them to preschool.
6 years ago
Listen 2:30In Fairhill, boys strut the catwalk to become men
A former model uses fashion to teach life lessons in the after-school program Real Men Speak.
6 years ago
Autism and child care: How a lack of quality programs hurts families
Providers equipped to meet autistic kids’ needs are lacking, experts say. Some parents have no alternative but to cut back at work or quit their jobs.
6 years ago
Listen 5:27Wilmington Public Library hosts LeVar Burton for storytime with children
“Reading out loud to children is one of the most pure forms of storytelling I know,” said LeVar Burton.
6 years ago
Listen 1:51Charges bounce off ‘Superman’ during Camden fifth graders’ mock trial
Camden 5th graders learned about bias, evidence, witnesses and legal standards in a mock trial at Rutgers Camden Law School.
6 years ago
Contigo announces another recall of 5.7M kids’ water bottles
Out of caution, Contigo representatives encourage people who have purchased these bottles to order a free replacement.
6 years ago
Could bringing back Wilmington High help fix school inequities?
Why a system intended to integrate Wilmington's public schools led to less diversity — and why some think reopening a traditional public high school could help.
Air Date: February 18, 2020
Listen 13:08Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy
The century-old organization's filing is a sign of financial instability as it faces some 300 lawsuits from men who say they were sexually abused as scouts.
6 years ago
Psychologist Madeline Levine talks about her book, "Ready of Not" which offers advice for parenting in anxious times.
Air Date: February 13, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59For kid’s coughs, swap the over-the-counter syrups for honey
If you don't have little kids, or it's been a while, let me just break down for you why kids' coughs can be a truly miserable problem that can drive you to madness.
6 years ago
Donor found ‘right at home’ for N.J. baby needing liver transplant, mother says
After being widely shared across social media and the radio and television airwaves, a match "right at home" has been found for a baby girl needing a liver transplant.
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