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providencejournal. com > story > news > good-news > 04/02/2026 > rhodysquash-teaches-kids-in-need-academic-and-athletic-skills-newport-county-ymca > 89406105007

How this after-school program uses squash to build life skills

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (101+ words) A bunch of kids playing squash in an after-school club " only in Newport, right? Wrong. Rhody Squash helps kids in need build academic and athletic skills. How this after-school program uses squash to build life skills At first glance, it…...

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providencejournal. com > story > lifestyle > things-to-do > 04/09/2026 > spring-break-2026-rhode-island-5-things-to-do-during-april-vacation > 89513289007

Spring break is soon in RI. 5 things to do with the kids outdoors

4+ day, 26+ min ago  (652+ words) April is officially underway, bringing spring flowers, rain showersand soon, school vacation to New England. Now thatthe weather is beginning to warm up, kids across Rhode Island are likely looking forward to an entire week away from school so they…...

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providencejournal. com > story > news > good-news > 04/02/2026 > winners-circle-xr-academy-empowers-youth-through-esports-heres-how > 89196762007

Winners" Circle XR Academy empowers youth through esports. Here's how.

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (85+ words) The Providence Journal Winners" Circle XR Academy empowers youth through esports. Here's how. The Providence Journal and United Way of Rhode Island have partnered to highlight the state's nonprofits. Each week, a nonprofit identified by United Way will be spotlighted…...

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providencejournal. com > press-release > story > 46628 > hhi-windows-and-doors-invites-community-to-pledge-through-rbc-heritage-birdies-for-charity

HHI Windows and Doors Invites Community to Pledge Through RBC Heritage Birdies for Charity

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (791+ words) BLUFFTON, SC " March 23, 2026 " PRESSADVANTAGE " HHI Windows and Doors is encouraging Lowcountry residents, visitors, and businesses to make charitable pledges through the tournament's Birdies for Charity program during the 2026 RBC Heritage. The company is focusing its 2026 tournament involvement on inviting the…...

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providencejournal. com > story > news > good-news > 03/12/2026 > why-books-belong-in-ri-pediatric-exam-rooms-commentary > 88902429007

Why books belong in RI pediatric exam rooms: Commentary

1+ mon, 20+ hour ago  (66+ words) The Providence Journal Why books belong in RI pediatric exam rooms: Commentary During my years as a pediatrician, I spent a lot of time talking about nutrition, sleep and developmental milestones. But one of the most important tools for a…...

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providencejournal. com > press-release > story > 37558 > the-slimee-announces-expanded-birthday-party-packages-for-paramus-families

The Slimee Announces Expanded Birthday Party Packages for Paramus Families

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (564+ words) PARAMUS, NJ " February 27, 2026 " PRESSADVANTAGE " The Slimee, a children's entertainment company specializing in slime-making experiences, has announced the expansion of its birthday party packages at its Paramus Park Mall and Garden State Plaza locations in New Jersey. The expansion responds to…...

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providencejournal. com > story > news > good-news > 12/04/2025 > every-child-in-ri-deserves-the-opportunity-to-thrive-commentary > 87375344007

Every child in Rhode Island deserves the opportunity to thrive: Commentary

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (91+ words) Safe and affordable housing, healthy food, health care and quality learning opportunities are the building blocks of a joyful childhood " and of a productive adulthood. Yet, too many children in Rhode. .. Safe and affordable housing, healthy food, health care and…...

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providencejournal. com > press-release > story > 14174 > majority-of-australian-parents-65-and-us-parents-58-support-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-but-kids-say-it-risks-cutting-them-off-from-key-connections

Majority of Australian Parents (65%) and U. S. Parents 58% Support Social Media Ban for Under 16s, but Kids Say It Risks Cutting Them Off from Key Connections

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (906+ words) New survey of 4, 000 parents and children in the U. S. and Australia reveals sharp generational divides in support, fears, mental health expectations, and belief in government enforcement. The research arrives as Australia implements a national under 16 social media ban, placing global attention…...

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providencejournal. com > story > opinion > columns > 01/11/2026 > keeping-ri-child-care-steady-as-federal-policies-shift-opinion > 88068509007

Ensuring new rules do not hurt ability to offer child care | Opinion

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (105+ words) The Providence Journal On a winter morning in Rhode Island, you can see the child care economy at work before sunrise. Parents hustle through daycare drop-off with travel mugs in hand, toddlers clutch blankets, and sleepy school-age kids shuffle into…...

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providencejournal. com > press-release > story > 17000 > fraser-valley-rush-rush-for-recovery-charity-game-nears-10000-goal-for-bc-childrens-hospital

Fraser Valley Rush 'Rush for Recovery' Charity Game Nears $10, 000 Goal for BC Children's Hospital

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1085+ words) LANGLEY, BC, CANADA, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ " The Fraser Valley Rush U18 AAA female hockey team is just $3, 000 away from its $10, 000 fundraising goal, having already raised more than $7, 000 in support of BC Children's Hospital through its upcoming Rush to Recovery Charity Game....