Kids
Work requirement for SNAP food benefits divides GOP, unites Dems in Philly region
The proposed changes apply to a program intended to provide food to low-income families.
8 years ago
Listen 5:46Autism and football in Philly: Therapeutic benefits on and off the field
For children who are diagnosed on the autism spectrum, a number of recreational activities are well-known for having therapeutic benefits ...
8 years ago
Daughter-in-law of famed artist Pablo Picasso visits Delaware school
Pablo Picasso died in 1973, but his paintings and legacy live on. His daughter-in-law recently visited with some Delaware school children to talk about his work.
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Report: Rural poverty in America is ‘an emergency’
"We are just above Russia, Kuwait and Bosnia."
8 years ago
Philly children’s book author fills a need with ‘Mommy’s Khimar’
A new children’s book from a Philadelphia author focuses on a mother-daughter bond told by a young girl who delights in wearing an Islamic headscarf.
8 years ago
Listen 5:12Guests: Roque Planas, Mae Ngai, Carola Suárez-Orozco “If you are smuggling a child, then we will prosecute you ...
Air Date: May 30, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Campaign pushing Pa. to cover unauthorized children through state health insurance
Advocate says change can be accomplished simply: Remove 13 words in the current CHIP statute that exclude undocumented kids from eligibility.
8 years ago
Your child’s allergies could be caused by acid reflux
Low-acid diet may clear up the breathing problems that can result from respirator reflux.
8 years ago
For troubled kids, some schools take time out for group therapy
In Australia, Canada and the U.K., social and emotional learning in schools is already being implemented on a large scale. Here in the U.S. it has spread, but not as quickly.
8 years ago
FDA warns teething medicines unsafe, wants them off shelves
The Food and Drug Administration said that various gels and creams containing the drug benzocaine can cause rare but deadly side effects in children.
8 years ago
A girl, her gun — and a turkey, maybe?
On the eve of her first hunt, a 9-year-old talks turkey: how to hold a steady shot — and what she likes best about hunting so far. Spoiler alert: It’s time with dad.
8 years ago
Listen 4:38Liquor by the drink levy could be casualty of fight against Philly soda tax
Philadelphia's 10 percent tax on liquor sold by the glass generates between $40 and $60 million a year — exclusively for city schools.
8 years ago
Bullying in schools and online
Guests: Stephen Leff, Justin Patchin Bullying continues to concern parents and educators alike, despite increased ...
Air Date: May 18, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Philly area health provider eying Lyft to get poor, pregnant patients to appointments
Keystone First plans to partner with Lyft to help low-income, pregnant patients get to appointments.
8 years ago
Mayor Kenney announces first rec ‘rebuild’ as clash over union diversity heats up
The clash over Rebuild centers around an agreement between the mayor and building trades union leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty outlining union hiring plans
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