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Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (1080+ words) Many parents underestimate how much sleep their children actually need. (CNN) " So how much sleep do kids really need? It's more than many parents may think. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 14 to 17 hours for newborns, 12 to 15 for infants, 11 to 14 for…...
CFAUSD scores well in DPI state report card
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (203+ words) CHIPPEWA FALLS (WQOW) - The Department of Public Instruction released'its 2024-2025 school year report cards and one local district is seeing improvement. The school report card grades districts across the state in various areas including statewide testing and on-time graduation. Overall the…...
Volunteers needed to pack meals for starving children at Eau Claire event
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (163+ words) EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) -Feed My Starving Children is set to host a MobilePack Event, aiming to gather 550 volunteers to pack over 124,000 meals for malnourished children worldwide. The event will take place at Peace Church on October 24-25. Volunteers are encouraged to…...
Aspirus Health promotes screenings for National Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (153+ words) DULUTH, Minn. (WKOW) -- August is National Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, and Aspirus Health is encouraging families to prioritize their children's vision as part of their overall health. The CDC says nearly 10 percent of U.S. children have vision problems. Aspirus…...
UW Health marks world breastfeeding week to support mothers and babies
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (261+ words) MADISON (WKOW) -- This week marks World Breastfeeding Week, an important benefit to mothers and babies. UW Health Kids experts say there is a need for more support for mothers who are breastfeeding. It can be a difficult and sensitive topic…...
Heart transplant toddler Ali King celebrated milestone at Madison Ronald McDonald House
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (150+ words) A special celebration took place at the Madison Ronald McDonald House on Sunday. Ali King, a 3-year-old heart transplant patient, hosted a dinner with her mother, Isabella. The event marks the ... WATCH LIVE: Green Bay Packers 2025 preseason games Air Quality…...
Literacy Chippewa Valley opens new space to provide more resources for English learners
8+ mon, 3+ hour ago (196+ words) EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - A longtime Eau Claire nonprofit that helps people learn language skills held a celebration Monday after moving into a larger space. Literacy Chippewa Valley held a ribbon cutting with the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce at the…...