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Central FL pediatrician discusses new digital media guidelines for children
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (53+ words) Central FL pediatrician discusses new digital media guidelines for children'wesh.com Search location by ZIP code Central FL pediatrician discusses new digital media guidelines for children Orlando Health pediatrician, Dr. Gayathri Kapoor, joins WESH 2 to explain how the American Academy…...
Florida Health Department finds heavy metals in over a dozen baby formula samples
1+ week, 3+ day ago (180+ words) A new statewide initiative aims to improve the health and wellness of Floridians, with state leaders emphasizing transparency, accountability, and a "families first" approach. As part of the effort, the Florida Department of Health recently conducted testing on infant formula…...
Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion
1+ week, 3+ day ago (586+ words) Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, a Barbie and a Ken with vitiligo,…...
Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (986+ words) A world-first ban on major social media platforms for children under the age of 16 goes into effect in Australia on Wednesday. And regulators, parents and teenagers around the globe are watching closely to see how it plays out. The law…...
Australia begins world-first social media ban for children under 16
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (846+ words) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a world-first social media ban for children younger than 16 that took effect Wednesday as families taking back power from tech giants but warned the implementation would be difficult. Many children posted farewell messages, while…...
Local doctor shares tips to keep children safe this Halloween
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (53+ words) Orlando Health pediatric critical care physician, Dr. Jenna Wheeler, joins WESH 2 to discuss potential safety hazards for children. Search location by ZIP code Local doctor shares tips to keep children safe this Halloween Orlando Health pediatric critical care physician, Dr....
How a Buffalo principal's wedding became a school celebration
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (297+ words) A principal in Buffalo, New York, received a heartwarming surprise when her school community organized a wedding celebration that included hundreds of students. Brianna Lenoye, principal of the Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, was taken aback by the magnitude…...
Top holiday toys of 2025, tested and approved by kids
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (438+ words) The experts at Good Housekeeping tested hundreds of toys with real families. Here are the ones kids loved most this holiday season. Need help finding the perfect gift for the kids? Good Housekeeping's annual Toy Awards can save you some…...
'Love Quotes': Local students crafting meaningful connections through greeting cards
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (276+ words) Inside Philip Greene's multimedia classroom at Forbes Road Career and Technology Center near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, students are hard at work. "We can do any type of creative you need in this space, whether it's video animation or even the graphic…...
Government shutdown threatens WIC funding for families nationwide
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (762+ words) The ongoing government shutdown is jeopardizing funding for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, potentially leaving millions of families without essential food benefits. The government shutdown is putting the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at risk of running…...