News about children and families

10+ min ago   (44+ words) Barbie Has Autism'walls 102 Thefirst Barbie doll with autismjust landed.She's part of the diversity and inclusioncampaignMattel launched a few years ago. They released the first Barbie with Down syndrome in 2023, and the first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes last summer....

35+ min ago   (317+ words) Today I came across a story out of Illinois that blew my mind for two reasons: Last year my oldest daughter began middle school, and the biggest change that came along with it was a cell phone. For years our…...

45+ min ago   (251+ words) More than 6,000 students have received free exercise books as part of a back-to-school assistance program through an education support initiative by the Narere Youth Foundation. Speaking at the event, Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh reaffirmed the Government's commitment to…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago   (61+ words) VIDEO: Meeting Street Scholarship opens applications for South Carolina students'WIS News 10 VIDEO: Meeting Street Scholarship opens applications for South Carolina students Unseasonably mild temperatures and dry conditions continue in Western Colorado Olympian speaks out about son's battle with RSV Step…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago   (287+ words) A visit from the Children's Commissioner put a spotlight on mental health support for pupils. Rocio Cifuentes visited Ffaldau Primary School in South Wales to observe Action for Children's Bouncing Back programme in action. The scheme aims to boost emotional…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago   (266+ words) PIERCETON, Ind. (WPTA) - Hannah Mullendore says always knew she wanted to adopt. "I have three adopted brothers from Guatemala, so we knew from the very beginning of marriage that we would adopt," she said. After having two biological kids and…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago   (212+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska softball team came in at No. 11 in Softball America's preseason poll and four players earned preseason honors from the organization. Senior pitcher and utility player Jordyn (Bahl) Frahm, a Papillion native, was No. 2 on the…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago   (467+ words) Do parents think children's mental health is getting worse? According to a national poll from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, 83% say yes, and increased screen time can play a major role in a child's mental wellbeing. Thankfully, there's hope, and expert…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago   (888+ words) Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Pregnant women in SA, in the main, received their supplements from public health clinics, ensuring their…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago   (30+ words) Mom to Mom: The Learning Experience provides unique preschool curriculum that includes sign language'WPLG Local 10 Mom to Mom: The Learning Experience provides unique preschool curriculum that includes sign language...