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Recreation centers to the rescue: The search for affordable summer camp
16+ min ago (882+ words) For many kids, structured activities don't end with the school day. Whether it's a sports league, a dance team or an art class, after-school activities often serve as a form of evening child care. In the summer, camp gives kids…...
Please hold for kindness. This hotline gives you a pep talk from kids.
18+ min ago (597+ words) This week is National Random Acts of Kindness Week, and if you're in need of some kindness, a pep-talk line that includes nuggets of wisdom from elementary school students from kindergarten to sixth grade could help. The Peptoc Hotline embodies…...
Children are ‘sitting ducks’ in measles outbreak as schools block vaccine teams
31+ min ago (934+ words) Experts warn unvaccinated children at risk as north London outbreak spreads Children starting school are the "sitting ducks" of the latest measles outbreak, experts have warned, as new research shows dozens of schools have denied access to vaccination teams. This…...
Internet moderation models trained on nude images sparks conversation about ethical research
39+ min ago (752+ words) The internet is not a safe place. Harmful subject matter such as nonconsensual records of nudity and, in extreme cases, child sexual abuse material, gets shared across the internet " and even ends up on the AI models trained to flag…...
Thomasville Baptist kids get glimpse into disaster relief ministry during DNow weekend
52+ min ago (233+ words) Kids at Thomasville Baptist Church got a chance to learn what disaster relief ministry is all about during their Disciple Now event Feb. 7. Volunteers from the Clarke Baptist Association disaster relief team shared with them about the different kinds of…...
UK clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after medicines regulator raises concerns
53+ min ago (657+ words) Study set to delay recruitment after warning participants should be a minimum of 14 years old A clinical trial into puberty blockers for children has been paused after the medicines regulator warned it should have a minimum age limit of 14 because…...
Santiago Canyon College’s new music degree hits all the right notes
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (851+ words) Santiago Canyon College has expanded its academic offerings with a new Associate of Arts degree for transfer in music, creating a pathway for students pursuing music studies to continue their education at four-year institutions. The new degree addresses a gap…...
Mom says Delta won’t let her sit next to her 2 toddlers on flight from Florida to Minneapolis. What can she do?
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (987+ words) Air travel with young children can be stressful enough without worrying about where you and your large party will sit. And while passengers might think they're set if they buy assigned seats, that's not always the case. Airlines can still…...
Feb. 26: 'Teen Library Eats, Donuts' at Valencia Library
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (88+ words) SCV News | Feb. 26: 'Teen Library Eats, Donuts' at Valencia Library'SCVNews.com Valencia Library will host a "Teen Library Eats: Donuts," event Thursday, Feb. 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Valencia library is located at 23743 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Create a dreamy donut masterpiece with a…...
Middle-schoolers join RECongress Youth Day for the first time
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (1166+ words) When a history-making event occurs, it can be accompanied by accolades, speeches, or proclamations. At Youth Day for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles" annual Religious Education Congress on Feb. 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center, history came in the form of…...