Kids
$1 million federal grant will help study of transgender kids
The first large-scale, national study of transgender children, including some as young as 3, is poised to expand.
8 years ago
When it comes to redesigning a rec center, the real experts are the kids on the courts
On his first day of work at Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, Quan King stepped through a metal doorway that led to a barren foyer.
8 years ago
As rate of infants exposed to opioids rises, N.J. urging pregnant substance abusers to get help
Since 2008, the number of babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome has doubled in the Garden State.
8 years ago
Hope vs. fear: A 13-year-old’s experience at the March for Our Lives
“Tell me what democracy looks like, THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE!” ...
8 years ago
N.J. lawmaker moves to make it tougher to opt out of school vaccinations
Bill sponsor Assemblyman Herb Conaway, D-Burlington, says his goal is to respect parents' religious objections but create stricter standards for exemptions.
8 years ago
A Philadelphia library gets ‘risky’ with a new play space
It all started with an idea the library had to create play spaces where they could get out some of that pent-up energy.
8 years ago
Listen 4:35Turning kids into readers, one barbershop at a time
It's mid-afternoon when Irby walks in, a man on a mission. He needs a trim from his go-to barber, Kenny, but he also wants to check in on his 15 books.
8 years ago
Letting go of anger in North Philly
Seventeen-year-old Sophia Angelica Delgado Feliciano says for a long time she used emotional distance as a survival tool.
8 years ago
Listen 5:20Yucky ducky? Study reveals bath-time toy’s dirty secret
Swiss and American researchers counted the microbes swimming inside the toys.
8 years ago
Dance partners: Philly students with disabilities learn tap from professionals
Tapping into trust and friendship, dancers ready their performance for Art-Reach’s 2018 Cultural Access Awards.
8 years ago
In violent times, West Philly man lifts mood by bringing water guns to kids worldwide
Gabriel Nyantakyi is raising money to expand his effort — called Waterarms Over Firearms — in Philly and Chicago, two cities plagued by gun violence.
8 years ago
Listen 2:48Health and science internships focus on Philly teens to help diversify STEM fields
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia offers a range of internships, the most popular is open to Philadelphia teens who have experience violence.
8 years ago
Philly stops foster care intakes due to LGBT discrimination
City contracts prohibit discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
8 years ago
It’s okay to say ‘you’re beautiful’ to your kids
The mid-week trip to Tampa was offered to me with relatively little notice. Of course I said yes. Freelancers always says yes. ...
8 years ago
The student walkout for gun control
Students across the country will be participating in a walk-out today to show their solidarity with the survivors of the Stoneman Douglas ...
Air Date: March 14, 2018 10:00 am
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