Kids
Young and fit: Creating safe spaces for girls to move, exercise
There’s still a gender gap when it comes to kids and sports. Here’s what one group is doing to change that.
7 years ago
Listen 3:12Kids of first responders find calm, security in the company of horses
Horses help ease the anxiety of kids worried about firefighter and paramedic parents. As they learn to feed, groom and care for the horses they also learn to let go of stress.
7 years ago
Listen 3:46New Jersey man sues Boy Scouts to force release of secret ‘perversion files’
The lawsuit filed Monday in state court does not seek monetary damages from the Boy Scouts of America.
7 years ago
Court orders administration to identify separated migrant children within 6 months
The administration had said it hoped to identify the children within six months, but it opposed a specific deadline in case finding the children took longer than expected.
7 years ago
Look! Up in the sky! It’s the Easter chopper, delivering sweet treats to the Northeast!
It was a Philadelphia first: an aerially assisted Easter egg hunt in Northeast Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Why it’s so hard to get playgrounds in Philly’s public schools
Two-thirds of Philly's public schools don't have playgrounds. Research shows the spaces are beneficial for kids, so why is it so hard to build them?
Air Date: April 17, 2019
Listen 12:05Marvel universe brings all its superheroes to the Franklin Institute
The superhero exhibit traces 80 years of comics and movies. Visitors can also learn about the process of making comics, including drawing, inking, coloring, and layout.
7 years ago
The high cost of good child care
We explore the rising cost of child care -- why quality daycare is so difficult to find and how to make it more affordable.
Air Date: April 11, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Julie Morgenstern, author of "Time to Parent," talks about the scheduling pressures families face and gives advice on how to organize your time so you can be a better parent,
Air Date: March 29, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45CHOP developing Pediatric Cell Atlas to better understand childhood health and disease
The atlas would map every cell in a child’s body and advance understanding of how and why pediatric diseases occur.
7 years ago
To curb kids’ sugary drink habits, pediatricians call for soda taxes nationally
The nation's leading group of kids' doctors has endorsed a range of strategies designed to curb children's consumption — including taxes on sugary drinks and marketing limits.
7 years ago
In our Monday Regional Roundup, we talk about a proposed hyperloop for Pa, Delaware's popular vote bill, and teenage sleep and school start times.
Air Date: March 18, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Rise in depression among teens, young adults could be linked to social media use
A study finds the percentage of U.S. teens and young adults reporting mental distress, depression and suicidal thoughts and actions has risen significantly in 10 years.
7 years ago
Devon Still remains focused on the fight against cancer
Leah Still is nearing four years in remission and her father has become an author, motivational speaker, and an inspiration.
7 years ago
U.S. Sen. Casey of Pa. urging ‘transformative’ investment in child care subsidies
While Trump proposes a $1 billion bump in federal spending on child care, Senate Democrats are stumping for a cap how much some families pay out of pocket.
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