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Two Texas Parents Became the Change They Wanted to See in Their Kid’s YouTube

John Havard and his wife, Andrea, created the Cowboy Jack channel as an alternative to sensory-overloaded children's media.

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How the rodeo takes care of children who get lost

It’s a nightmare for so many parents. Losing your child in a sea of thousands of people.

Sudden, unexplained deaths rose unexpectedly for Black infants, research finds

Despite a record low infant mortality rate in 2020, a new study finds an unexpected jump in unexplained deaths in Black infants during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ceremonies mark the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Ceremonies are taking place across the world to mark the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

bbc.co.uk

Shamima Begum bid to regain UK citizenship rejected

The 23-year-old loses her appeal against the decision to remove her citizenship on national security grounds.

bbc.co.uk

Father reunited with kids who were missing for nearly a year says they are ‘still in shock’

A father who has been reunited with his two missing children after nearly a year said his ex-wife, who is accused of kidnapping, kept them out of school and limited whom they interacted with so they wouldn’t be found.

2 abducted Missouri children found in a Florida supermarket after going missing nearly a year ago

Officers located the woman, 12-year-old girl and 11-year-old boy shopping in Winn Dixie "after disguising their identities," police said.

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No place at the inn, no place at the border

After more than 2,000 years there is still no place at the inn — no place at the border. No place to rest the afflicted body and spirit that follows the light of the stars to a place beyond the troubled waters of wretchedness and hopelessness. And now, there is no place at the inn along our border for hearts and souls who only seek the chance to thrive among the brave and the free. No place at the inn — no place at the border. What if it were you, seeking to live free, to be free, to feel free?

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Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'

Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs.

bbc.co.uk

Teachers prepare to strike in England and Wales

Teachers in the National Education Union - and support staff in Wales - will strike over pay on Wednesday.

bbc.co.uk

Autism rates have tripled. Is it now more common or are we just better at diagnosis?

Autism rates tripled among children in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area from 2000 to 2016, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Pediatrics.

Hundreds of children seeking asylum disappear in U.K.

The majority of the missing children are teenage boys from Albania, the British government said.

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Eight-year-old Indian diamond heiress who became a nun

Activists say Devanshi's vows of renunciation that make her a Jain nun are a violation of her rights.

bbc.co.uk

Family cares for missing Michigan woman’s 8 children: ‘It’s hard, but we got them’

As searches continue in Kalamazoo County for a missing mom, her eight children are staying with relatives struggling to not only protect them but to also clothe and feed them.

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New guidelines for treating childhood obesity include medications and surgery for first time

The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its recommendations on childhood obesity for the first time in 15 years.

Jamie Oliver: Sugar tax could fund school meals

The celebrity chef says more pupils could get free food, if money raised by the soft drinks levy was used.

bbc.co.uk

5 kid-friendly cookies to make for Santa, or yourselves

Whether you're young or young at heart, these easy, kid-friendly cookie recipes make for a fun bake.

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Young children get 6 to 8 viruses a year. Here’s what parents need to know

Toddlers with runny noses are a common sight.

Fugitive accused of sexually abusing 2 children for over a year in Houston, police say

A man is still on the run after being accused of sexually assaulting two children for over a year in Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Children stopped sleeping and eating to play Fornite - lawsuit

A Canadian judge approves legal action by parents who say their children were addicted to the video game.

bbc.co.uk

Strep A: Pupil dies at Belfast school which reported case

The five-year-old girl was a pupil at Black Mountain Primary School in west Belfast

bbc.co.uk

Kirstie Alley dead at 71

Kirstie Alley died on Monday following a battle with cancer that was only "recently discovered," according to her family. She was 71.

foxnews.com

Not ready to introduce a boyfriend to the kids

My kids want to be with me rather than their dad. At the same time, I don’t want to introduce my kids to my boyfriend. I feel caught.

washingtonpost.com

Quarter of 17-19-year-olds have probable mental disorder - study

An NHS Digital report for England indicates how likely children and young people are to have poor mental health.

bbc.co.uk

Frome crash: Children hurt as school coach overturns

Emergency crews, including air ambulance, are called to a crash involving a school coach.

bbc.co.uk

More Texans turn to home schooling after the pandemic showed them what learning outside of schools could be like

Some new home-schoolers disagree with how race and sex are taught. Others cite safety...

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More Texans turn to home schooling after the pandemic showed them what learning outside of schools could be like

Some new home-schoolers disagree with how race and sex are taught at schools. Others cite safety concerns after the Uvalde shooting and poor academic outcomes.

Spencer Solves It team searching for 5 families in need to help this Christmas

The Spencer Solves It team is looking for five families who have had a horrible year and are now facing the fact they will not have enough money to provide their children with presents or any kind of Christmas celebration. Then Bill will gift those families with 2,500 dollars to buy gifts and also with brand new bicycles for all of their children.

Parents likely to face rise in nursery costs

Spending on free childcare in England is set to fall by 8% in real-terms over the next two years.

bbc.co.uk

Celtic ruler's 2,000-year-old ring kept in cupboard for 28 years

The "jaw-dropping" ring, originally unearthed in a field in 1994, could now fetch up to £30,000.

bbc.co.uk

Why Are People Weird About Only Children?

“Onlies” don’t seem to be any worse off than kids with siblings. So why do stereotypes about them persist?

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Authorities host event to discuss gun safety and importance of keeping weapons out of children’s hands

After a series of tragedies this year involving youth and guns, Houston police officers are making sure parents know what needs to be done to keep firearms out of their hands.

Halloween: Pig-headed butcher leads scares at Aberdare house

One family spends six months turning their home into a must-see Halloween attraction.

bbc.co.uk

Children paying the price of America’s bigger cars and trucks’ front blind zones, NBC News reports

Each year, many kids get hit and die when their parents can’t see them in their vehicles’ front blind zones. A U.S. senator wants to pass a law requiring safety features to prevent these accidents.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space

Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites.

bbc.co.uk

Man charged with kidnapping after allegedly stealing truck with kids inside

The children, a four- and eight-year-old, were returned to their father unharmed after the arrest.

cbsnews.com

Ed Sheeran is spotted playing in Ipswich

Crowds gather to watch the star as he performs his hit song The A Team.

bbc.co.uk

HIV: How 175 British children were infected with disease

Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.

bbc.co.uk

The famous “Doll Test” and understanding racial identity – Houston Public Media

The "Doll Test" was a psychological study conducted to test the racial perceptions of young children that proved to be crucial for understanding segregation's effect on black children.

houstonpublicmedia.org

Secret vaccinations help Zimbabwe mothers protect children

Church members in Zimbabwe are getting their children vaccinated against measles in secret amid a deadly outbreak

washingtonpost.com

Secret vaccinations help Zimbabwe mothers protect children

Church members in Zimbabwe are getting their children vaccinated against measles in secret amid a deadly outbreak.

Texas Children’s Hospital specialized clinic helps prevent childhood cancer

The Childhood Cancer Prevention and Screening Clinic, the first of its type in the country, screens and follows children who are at an elevated risk for developing childhood cancer.

Texas Children’s Hospital and Faris Foundation team up to advance childhood cancer research

Faris Foundation funds critical research at Texas Children’s Hospital

Daycare that serves medically independent children closing its doors because of financial problems in SW Houston

A daycare that specializes in medically dependent children is closing its doors.

How To Understand And Watch For Signs Of Child Abuse

Newsy hears from an expert about how to protect children who may be experiencing abuse.

newsy.com

Boy overjoyed to voice new autistic character in Thomas & Friends

Elliott Garcia will be heard as Bruno the Brake Car alongside Thomas the Tank Engine.

bbc.co.uk

British brothers die on family holiday in Germany

Rescue workers found the brothers in the lake and they were taken to hospital, but did not survive.

bbc.co.uk

Kid entrepreneurs taking over local malls

Some kids have some of the best ideas and come up with great inventions. But most of the time, they need to wait until adulthood for their chance to get their inventions on store shelves.

Liverpool shooting: Olivia Pratt-Korbel was joyful, head teacher says

Olivia Pratt-Korbel was "kind-hearted and would go out of her way to help others", her head teacher says.

bbc.co.uk

Adelaide Cottage: William and Kate to move to cottage on Windsor estate

The Cambridges are said to want as normal an upbringing as possible for their children.

bbc.co.uk

‘We are traumatized by what happened’: Parents angry after kindergarten student at Alief ISD dropped off at the wrong bus stop

A Kindergarten student at Alief ISD was dropped off at the wrong bus stop on Tuesday, according to the family.

What’s the spookiest things your children have ever said or done? Let us know here

Have your children ever said or done something that makes your skin crawl? Let us know and we could feature your story on-air or online.

Scientists identify likely cause of mysterious children's liver disease

Scientists in the U.K. say they have identified the likely cause of a recent outbreak of mysterious liver disease afflicting young children around the world.

cnbc.com

AMBER ALERT: 3 children reported missing from central Texas; Suspect identified as 35-year-old woman

An AMBER ALERT has been issued for three children who were reported missing after they were last seen in central Texas.

Parkland survivor and activist David Hogg confronts lawmakers during gun legislation meeting

Parkland survivor turned gun activist David Hogg confronted Republican lawmakers during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on gun legislation.

news.yahoo.com

Worrying number of slim children dieting

Slimming attempts have shot up and not just among those who are overweight, a study in England suggests.

bbc.co.uk

HEAT WARNING: How dangerous heat can affect children

Although temperatures might not hit below 100 this week, doctors warn children can experience a heat stroke faster than adults.

Batten disease 'one of the worst in the world'

Aimee Tilley says she is fighting to prolong the life of her six-year-old son who has Batten disease.

bbc.co.uk

Missing Sats grades could affect thousands, says union

Some grades are yet to be returned to schools, but other papers have gone missing.

bbc.co.uk

UK heatwave: Parents urged to keep children out of sun

The warning for parents comes as a heat-health alert continues for parts of the UK.

bbc.co.uk

Young South Sudan girls leaving school and being sold into marriage by starving families

Young female children in South Sudan are being forced out of school and into marriage as young 14. The World Food Program has stopped its school feeding scheme in the wake of funding cuts and the family of a daughter entering into marriage will be paid in cows as a dowry. Debora Patta speaks with a child bride on her wedding day and her Father who negotiated the price of 80 under- nourished cows.

news.yahoo.com

Keeping kids safe in the water with free swim lessons

As we know, a great way to beat the heat is by jumping into a pool, lake, or even the bay. Sadly, it’s during the summertime that drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children younger than five.

Kids eat free at these Houston-area restaurants; This is how to claim freebies to feed your children

Our team is always on the lookout for ways you can save money. We rounded up a few places where kids can eat for free. Most of these free meals only come with the purchase of an adult meal.

Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost

Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins.

bbc.co.uk

Houston begins COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 – Houston Public Media

The doses have been tailored for young children, at one-quarter of the adult dose for Moderna and one-tenth the adult dose for Pfizer.

houstonpublicmedia.org

Gov. Ron DeSantis clashes with Biden White House over decision that Florida won't order vaccines for children under 5

Florida is the only state that hasn't pre-ordered COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5, and they could start to go out as soon as next week.

news.yahoo.com

Supreme Court: Rifts divide abortion views in Mississippi

All eyes are on Mississippi as the US awaits a Supreme Court decision involving its last abortion clinic.

bbc.co.uk

Platinum Jubilee: Six of the best royal moments

A prince steals the show, and a surprise encounter with Paddington Bear.

bbc.co.uk

Family of 11 loses everything in house fire near Dayton

A mother, father and their nine children who live near Dayton lost everything in a house fire Wednesday.

Trump family must testify in New York fraud investigation, appeals court rules

An appeals court ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump, must comply with subpoenas and testify in a civil investigation by the New York attorney general's office. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates shares the latest on "Red and Blue."

news.yahoo.com

Llanfair school: Four children hit by bus in stable condition

The bus mounted a kerb, hit a group of primary school pupils, and crashed into metal fencing.

bbc.co.uk

Harry Kane: Exhibition to explore England captain's rise to the top

The England captain's golden boot and his MBE are among the items on display.

bbc.co.uk

Multiple Pearland ISD students assessed after refrigerant line leak inside bus, district says

Several children were assessed by a school nurse after the air conditioner refrigerant line began leaking inside their school bus on Friday.

CASA plans big 80s Prom fundraiser

The nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cameron and Willacy Counties is having it’s first big fundraiser of the year on Friday, a “Totally Awesome 80s Prom” at the Marine Military Academy King Gym in Harlingen. I think people are ready to gather and socialize and what better time to socialize and help support a great cause like CASA,” executive director Dora Martinez said. Prom attire, “or your baddest ’80s outfit” is recommended. Lacey Ambriz, CASA communications director, said last fiscal year Cameron and Willacy counties had 690 children in state custody as being abused or neglected. “He receives the same training as a service dog, his training is a bit more than a registered therapy dog.

myrgv.com

May Heroes: A closer look at a special playground built for young burn victims and pediatric patients

Everyone needs a fun, safe spot to play outside right? Of course they do!

Start your child on the road to knowledge for $5 with this #1 rated learning app

Help make learning fun by introducing your children to Homer.

Target’s car seat trade-in event is back this week. Here’s what you need to know.

Looking to buy a new car seat for your little one? Target’s car seat trade-in event returns this Saturday at Houston-area Target locations.

7-year-old missing from Spring Branch area last seen with teenage sister, family says

The search is on for a missing 7-year-old who family members believe is with his teenage sister.

Device aims to reduce choking deaths among children and people with disabilities

In 2020, the rate of kids dying from choking was 1-2 per 100,000.

‘I think mommy is dead’: Mother, father of 4 abandoned children discovered in Spring charged, sheriff says

The parents of four children have been charged after Harris County sheriff’s deputies said three of them were found standing in a roadway Thursday night during a welfare check in Spring.

Houston’s major health institutions forming study to determine how to prevent children from having ongoing seizures

To study the best way to administer the seizure medication, midazolam, so that fewer children arrive at emergency departments with an ongoing seizure: Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, the Houston Fire Department Emergency Services, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, and UT Health are forming a study called PediDOSE to determine the best way to stop them.

Katy 4th grader raises $1.5K for Ukraine refugees by auctioning off his toys

A Katy fourth-grader and his mother have started auctioning off toys he’s outgrown in effort to raise money for people in Ukraine.

American Heart Month: Complex heart conditions in children

For any parent, learning that their newborn has a heart defect would be a major shock.

Dozens march for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, demand justice for her family

On Saturday, hundreds of people marched for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez and demanded justice for her family.

Rash of shootings involving children: These are the cases that rocked neighborhoods across the Houston area in recent months

In recent months, you’re not the only person who has seen a tragic refrain repeated in Houston-area news: child shot.

We want to see your kids’ Valentine’s Day artwork!

There is nothing cuter than little-kid artwork, is there?

Omicron surge seems to have peaked in Houston, but it’s not to be celebrated, doctors say

We’ve reached the Omicron peak in the Houston area. The hope is we will move past it soon.

AMBER ALERT: 3 kids abducted from Hondo, TX believed to be in immediate danger, police say

An Amber Alert has been issued for three children who were reportedly abducted Monday afternoon.

Houston Newsmakers: Critical race theory used for advantage

Critical Race Theory is not taught in schools. College professors say it is an overarching theory researched in college-level courses.

Experts say babies, toddlers could be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by early 2022

Wednesday is the first anniversary of COVID-19 vaccines in our community.

‘How was your day?’: Here is how to get your kids to become more ‘open’ with you

Attention, parents: You know what it’s like to ask your child, “How was your day?” For some, the response sometimes can be, “Fine.” Of course, many of you ask, “What did you do?” Their reply may be, “Nothing.”

Holiday COVID concerns: Will your child have vaccine protection after one dose?

Kingwood mom, Elisa Lange, said her six and nine-year-old were thrilled to get their COVID-19 vaccine the first day it was available.

Houston Newsmakers: Abandoned children live for months with body of brother -- How can they get past trauma?

Houston Newsmakers: Abandoned children live for months with body of brother -- How can they get past trauma?

Texas seeing high demand for COVID-19 vaccines for children. Here’s how to schedule appointments in advance

The advice local doctors and the Department of State Health Services are giving parents and legal guardians regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for children is to schedule appointments in advance.

Bond raised to $1.5 million for mother accused of abandoning three children at apartment with brother’s decaying remains

On Friday, a judge raised the bond to $1.5 million for a woman who is accused of leaving her three children abandoned in an apartment with their sibling’s skeletal remains.

Innocent mother of 6 killed in fiery crash in north Harris County

An innocent mother of six was killed in a horrific crash, and now her family is praying for justice.

4-year-old Houston area girl participates in Pfizer COVID vaccine trial for young kids

Joseph Spinner is a cardiologist at Texas Children’s Hospital. He’s witnessed COVID-19 do terrible things to some of his patients.

Person posing as a relative of abandoned west Harris County kids collecting donations, family says

The family of the children who were abandoned in west Harris County are raising the alarm that people are posing as the kids' relatives in order to collect fraudulent donations, KPRC 2 has learned.

Kids’ sports injuries 101

With kids back in school and fall sports in full swing, this is the time that sports injuries are more likely to occur.

Iconic Winnie the Pooh bridge can be all yours; set to go up for auction

Are you a fan of Winnie the Pooh, and you just so happen to have $80,000 lying around?

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