KIDS

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Sept. 29 marked 16 years since Jessica Phillips’ daughter Brooke passed away from cancer.

Khloe Joiner awarded Barron Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for founding 'A Book and A Smile'.

AFTER 50 YEARS GOVERNED BY THE TEXAS INTERSCHOLASTIC SWIMMING COACHES ASSOCIATION, WATER POLO WAS ADOPTED AS AN OFFICIAL SPORT BY THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE BEGINNING THIS FALL.

Friday at 1:00 p.m. on KPRC 2 we’re airing our second edition of Houston Life Kids!

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

If you’re feeling extra generous today, head to Raising Cane’s which is sharing a piece of that generosity to Kidd’s Kids, whose goal is to send families of children with life-changing disabilities to Disney World.

Local teen Evelyn Moreno joins the Houston Life team for a show all about Houston-area kids!

Monday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2 we’re debuting our very first edition of Houston Life Kids!

Have you ever wanted to help fight pediatric cancer, but haven’t been sure exactly how or what you can do?

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.

Hundreds of kids in the Houston area will be heading to school in style thanks to multi-platinum artist and entrepreneur Money Man.

What should you pack in your child’s lunch box? Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, shared healthy snack and lunch ideas on KPRC 2+ Tuesday.

After 50 years governed by the Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association, water polo is being adopted as an official sport by the UIL beginning this fall season.

Check out all the info on a fun triathlon event for kids happening next weekend!

Heavy rains cause flooding in Phoenix and Reno

This mom of three moved to Argentina in 2009. Just as they arrived, her son broke his leg, and she paid nothing for his care.

There are only a few weeks left of the summer break before the school year begins again. What did your kids do over the break? Did they go to summer camp? Went swimming in a lake? Maybe your family took a road trip.

Ex-Wales winger Lenny Woodard says some players can't face telling loved ones about their illness.

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

Reliant employees are teaming up with the Astros Foundation to give out books, backpacks and other items to students Tuesday.

I love buying affordable groceries to satisfy the picky eaters in my family. I like to pick up chocolate-chip brioche, minced garlic, and pancake mix.

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.

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.

On Tuesday morning, Texas Children’s Hospital became the first location in Houston to begin vaccinating toddlers and babies as young as six months old.

The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is an amazing mother to her three young children, and manages to look amazing no matter what.

Dr. Angie Curtis with UTHealth Houston and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital offers some advice to parents with children involved in summer activities.

Rania Mankarious, CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston, explains how parents can channel those feelings into action.

Dr. Shana D. Lewis, a licensed professional counselor and mother, shares some advice to help parents navigate tough conversations about this event.

Listen insteadMISSION — Sharyland Pioneer’s run to the Sweet 16 bears a striking resemblance to the 2019 Diamondbacks squad that qualified for the UIL Baseball Class 5A State Tournament. “We were down 3-0 in Game 3 (against Corpus Christi Veterans) and nobody hung their heads. Game 2 is set for 7 p.m. Friday, with Game 3, if necessary, scheduled for noon Saturday. All three games will be at Cabaniss Field in Corpus Christi. In Round 3, Larrañaga pitched 6.2 innings and allowed four hits, one walk, no earned runs while striking out four against Corpus Christi Veterans.

Life-saving generic drugs with low profit margins getting harder to procure; Students and parents from five Chicago high schools getting sent to college for free; Opera star Jonas Kaufmann speaks with Norah O'Donnell.

Investigators with the Harris County Fire Marshal’s office say two kids who were left home unattended started a fire inside an east Harris County apartment complex on Friday afternoon.

Texas Children’s Hospital and all Texas Children’s Pediatrics practices will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster Friday to children ages 5 to 11, a news release said.

Bored in the car and in the car bored? Download this PDF and get out your crayons!

Harness your children's creativity with these fun-and-easy craft kits you can buy, with arts and crafts ideas for kids of all ages.

Trader Joe's makes mom life so much easier. I've been shopping there for my three kids for years, and I love the easy frozen entrées and seasonings.

The new movie is based on a best-selling book series about a criminal crew of animal outlaws trying to becoming model citizens.

Prince Harry talks about the "chaos" of fatherhood and the influence of his mother Diana.

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Watch as Stacey and Lauren Kelly demonstrate a few last-minute ways to prank the kids, that are simple, safe, and not scary.

One way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.

President Joe Biden tells US troops in Poland that global democracy is at risk amid Ukraine war.

Whether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.

Dr. Mia Taormina, an infectious disease expert, says of the pandemic two years later: "I actually think that we are in a very good place right now."

It was day three of the 2022 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo, and young ag kids in their smart jeans and exuberant eyes were primed and ready with their animals.

For many families in town, Spring Break is the best time to head out to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and bring the children along for the ride.

Life's never boring with 10 kids, but I've been surprised by how little they need, how much wear-and-tear they cause, and how quickly they grow up.

New ages for developmental milestones are aimed at creating less confusion for parents.

There’s nothing sweeter than homemade gifts crafted with love.

I hope you can find kids to hang out with who aren't quite so overwhelming, and who will give you all the time you need to get to know them, and for them to get to know you.

The husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is taking aim at state legislation that would prohibit school districts in Florida from encouraging classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said his thoughts were with those affected by the "terrible incident".

As the now common practice of paying college athletes continues to spread, a group of University of Illinois boosters aims to give the money chase a do-gooder twist.

When her father suffered from a near heart attack, 11-year-old Tatyana Jolivet was shaken to her core. Today, Tatyana is running her own kid fitness class in her father’s gym in Galveston in hopes of helping other young people learn the importance of staying healthy.

Bronzeville, Roseland shops offer representation and literacy: “Our children, they need to see books, they need to see that they’re represented by books.”

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas morning.

The 16th annual Posada for Immigration Reform began outside the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office Friday with a man and woman portraying Mary and Joseph, acting out scenes that depicted themes in Mary and Joseph’s journey that translate to current issues with the U.S. immigration system.

The "love of my life" is now married to someone else and expecting, and it's hard to stop wishing the worst for them all.

Our children may not have been near the most recent school shooting (or the one before that, or the one before that), but they are still traumatized.

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Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children.

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.”

From warming up to staying hydrated -- there are important steps our young athletes and ourselves can take to keep our bodies in shape year-round and help reduce the risk of injuries.

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.

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to kids aged 5 and older. Pediatric infectious disease expert at UT Physicians and Director of Pediatric Infection Prevention for Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, Dr. Misti Ellsworth, who had her children all vaccinated on the first day it was available, shares everything we need to know including dosage information.

Dr. Shana D. Lewis explains what kids are feeling after experiencing trauma, how parents can help navigate conversations and help them cope with feelings of grief and loss.

From princesses to superheroes!

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

A spouse needing care and 'incapable of physical intimacy' leaves a letter-writer struggling with feelings of emptiness and resentment.

“This isn’t about turning kids into great musicians, but making them happy and better people.”

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

All-star Russell Westbrook is gone, but Washington puts hope in new, solid players.

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

How are schools managing with Covid, a month into the new term?

Parenting in tough times is tough. Melissa Wenner Moyer, Dr. Traci Baxley and others offer some guidance.

The 8th annual McAllen Kids Marathon Kickoff Mile is set for this Friday at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium at 6 p.m.A collaboration between McAllen ISD, the city of McAllen and several public and private entities, the marathon challenges children to get into the habit of daily exercise and run the equivalent of 26.2 miles over a four month period. The honor-based challenge allows kids to rack up miles doing any movement activity, like playing, running, walking or dancing. “After the Kickoff Mile, kids will log their miles during the fall and finish their 26-mile marathon in January,” the district said in promotional material. “Kids can win t-shirts and medals.”The marathon is free for kids in elementary and middle schools from all communities. Registration and more information on the event is available at www.mcallenkidsmarathon.com.

Inquests have opened into the deaths of a woman and three children found dead at a house in Derbyshire.

There are preventative measures parents can take when it comes to inoculating their kids for these challenges, as well as other online situations that they will inevitably encounter.

I’m not always the best “get on the floor and play” kind of mom, but any time one of my kids wants to bring me a book, I’ll drop what I’m doing in favor of some cuddles and reading time.

The Pullman factory strike of 1894 that led to the establishment of Labor Day as a national holiday.

As many Americans get ready to head back to the office, some working parents are wondering who will watch their kids who have been with them while they worked from home during the pandemic. Adriana Diaz found one e-commerce company with a creative solution: make every day "take your child to work day."

The Concussion Legacy Foundation launched a campaign urging parents to keep kids away from tackle football until they're 14-years-old.

Waukesha is the only eligible district in Wisconsin that plans to opt out of the universal meal plan — a decision met with calls, petitions and rallies.

Dr. Brent Kaziny said most kids still have mild symptoms and will recover, but testing can be beneficial to look for delayed complications of COVID such as MIS-C.

COVID-19 vaccine mandates are coming. The willfully unvaccinated are about to see their world shrink.

The North Carolina camp teaches about race and helps kids open up about their own experiences.

The North Carolina camp teaches about race and helps kids open up about their own experiences.

Unlike the U.S., the Delta wave has not resulted in a higher number of children being admitted to the hospital in the U.K.

Right now, only 27% of Michigan kids aged 12-15 are fully vaccinated against COVID.

Fidget toys aren’t just the latest rage on TikTok, they are also a way great tool to reduce stress and anxiety in kids.

It is official! Children’s Museum Houston is now open to the public. The museum has 13 new exhibits and several safety protocols in place for families.

Virtual learning, severed social ties, and mental health complications on the rise are all difficulties teenagers were faced with during the pandemic.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 this week, according to a federal official who is familiar with the process.

Track and field and swimming are among the team sports that might be best for children with autism.

There’s a new friend in the neighborhood!“ Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” that is.

A registered dietitian shares healthier Easter basket options for kids, that are still fun without all the sugary treats. And for the adults, she’s cooking up a flavorful Easter lunch of Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Corn on the Cob and Grilled Romaine.

The Slumber Party Club is a unique and affordable slumber party experience for girls and boys.