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Special delivery! Hospitals across the Piedmont Triad announce births of January 1 babies
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (405+ words) Baby boy Tony was born at 12:01 a.m. at Moses Cone Hospital, weighing 4 pounds 10.1 ounces and 18 inches long. Baby girl Hannah was born at 5:05 a.m. at Moses Cone Hospital, weighing 7 pounds 8.3 ounces and 20 inches long. Baby girl Claudia Evangeline was born at 9:23 a.m., coming…...
Winston-Salem's Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks mentors for over 100 children
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (299+ words) In Winston-Salem, more than 100 children are on a waiting list for mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters, with a new program pairing kids with law enforcement officers to foster positive relationships In Winston-Salem, over 100 children are on a waiting list…...
'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (735+ words) Suze Lopez holds her baby boy on her lap and marvels at the remarkable way he came into the world. Related video above: Maine hospital celebrates 'The 12 Days of Baby Christmas' Before little Ryu was born, he developed outside his…...
PHOTOS: The infants of Brenner Children's Hospital NICU are spreading Christmas joy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (77+ words) Celebrating her first ever Christmas! Cute and cuddly for Christmas Rudolph in hand, waiting for Santa! Getting ready for Santa! Celebrating Christmas for the first time this year! All dressed and ready to for the holidays! Check out the Santa…...
A 15-year-old girl in foster care is longing for a Christmas holiday with her forever family: 'Just knowing someone is there"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (231+ words) Meet Kristen who is in great need of adoption A teen girl living in foster care describes herself as sweet, smart and nice. Fifteen-year-old Kristen is awaiting adoption and is in need of a support system. She said she feels…...
Australia begins world-first social media ban for children under 16
3+ week, 1+ day 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…...
Study finds link between using your phone and lower risk of cognitive decline — after a certain age
3+ week, 3+ day ago (558+ words) Older adults who use tech like smartphones have a lower risk of cognitive impairment and decline. You've probably seen reports that suggest smartphones are not so great for your health. But new research suggests that using your phone can be…...
Donations needed for SPARK's annual 'Cozy Bundle Collection' to benefit families
3+ week, 3+ day ago (146+ words) SPARK is hosting its fifth Cozy Bundle Event to serve Forsyth County families in need. Saturday, December 13th, SPARK will provide pajamas, a blanket, books and socks to children and adults in need. This is a non-registry event and donations are…...
Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital thanks to lifesaving treatment
3+ week, 5+ day ago (493+ words) Barrett Brasfield, born at just 26 weeks and weighing barely a pound, spent 403 days at Children's of Alabama before he finally got to go home. His mother, Carli Brasfield, recalled the uncertainty of those early days. "Those first few days were…...
How do you build snowmen? These kids in 1992 used everything from LEGOs to robot parts
3+ week, 6+ day ago (102+ words) These kids used everything to build their snowmen, including batteries and golf balls. Much of the country's been slammed by bitter cold and snow, and winter hasn't even started. The early blast sent yards everywhere sprouting snowmen. In 1992, reporter Ron…...