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Bill would end 'hospital overstays' in foster care system
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (382+ words) Bipartisan state legislation aims to end the practice of what's known as "hospital overstays" in Maryland's foster care system. Hospital overstays involve children in state custody who have been medically cleared for discharge but have no place to go. Sometimes,…...
McDaniel College surprises teens with full scholarships
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (54+ words) McDaniel College surprises teens with full scholarships'WBAL-TV Search location by ZIP code McDaniel College surprises Baltimore City teens with full scholarships McDaniel College surprised four Baltimore City high school seniors with full tuition scholarships. Izabela Gonzalez and Alanna O'Mara York,…...
McCabe assures parents of security measures at Carroll County schools
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (316+ words) Carroll County's school superintendent wants parents to know the district has well-established security measures in place. Superintendent Cynthia McCabe told 11 News that Carroll County Public Schools have protocols that were created in collaboration with law enforcement. "We also have a…...
Researchers seek infants for unique behavior study
4+ week, 1+ day ago (399+ words) Watching 9-month-old Samantha Corley smile and giggle while playing with researchers makes you think she's having a regular play time " but it's much more. The play time is part of a first-of-its-kind study focused on sitting behavior in infants. "I…...
New report explores feasibility of baby bond program in Maryland
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) A new report explores the possibility of a baby bond program to help children in poverty in Maryland. The report, released by Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman at the request of the Maryland General Assembly, looked at the program, which would…...
Before FaceTime, this was how families met newborns from afar
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (138+ words) Long before FaceTime and Zoom, this video phone helped a new mom share her joy coast to coast. Today, meeting a new baby is as easy as tapping FaceTime. In 1994, it took something a little more futuristic, at least for…...
Supporting special experiences for sick children at the Casey Cares Sea of Hope Gala
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (68+ words) "2,100 families:" Supporting special experiences for sick children at the Casey Cares Sea of Hope Gala'WBAL-TV Search location by ZIP code "2,100 families:" Supporting special experiences for sick children at the Casey Cares Sea of Hope Gala Casey Cares Foundation provides holistic…...
Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?
3+ mon, 3+ 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…...
This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (1110+ words) The mechanisms that keep you mindlessly scrolling may be similar to those behind addictions such as drug and alcohol use or gambling You grab your phone and in that first swipe, you see someone traveling the world. Why aren't you…...
Vaccine safety during pregnancy: A pediatrician's advice to protect against RSV during the holidays
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (83+ words) When people travel for the holidays, they can bring disease like RSV and Covid with them. Pediatrician Dr. Ashanti Woods shares his advice to protect kids from disease during the winter months. Search location by ZIP code Vaccine safety and…...