Kids
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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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More funding sought for Pa. child welfare programs
A funding boost will be a hard sell in the spending-averse General Assembly, says state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.
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As ’13 Reasons Why’ returns, schools try to help students who are thinking of suicide
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers. And experts argue it's more than just an individual mental health issue. It's a public health issue.
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