Texas Childrenโs Hospital begins administering Pfizer vaccine booster to children ages 5-11 Friday
Texas Childrenโs Hospital and all Texas Childrenโs Pediatrics practices will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster Friday to children ages 5 to 11, a news release said.
Heritage Association of San Marcos hosts inaugural Easter egg hunt
Kids and families turned out for the Heritage Association of San Marcosโ inaugural Easter egg hunt on Saturday.The event took place at Veramendi Park with the egg hunt, activities and a raffle taking [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comโEGG-CELLENT HUNTโ
Kids and families turned out Friday afternoon for the second annual Courthouse Easter Egg. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra hosted the event. Above, Amelia Hodges, 1, picks up an egg during Fridayโs hunt. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.com5 activities for children with autism whoโve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemic
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 childrenโs developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.
Dr. Mia Taormina was part of team that diagnosed the first COVID case in DuPage County. Two years later, she shares where the pandemic stands.
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."
chicagotribune.comChasten Buttigieg speaks out against Floridaโs โDonโt say gay bill,โ warning it could lead to more suicides
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.
washingtonpost.comNew Illini booster group aims to give University of Illinois athletesโ name, image and likeness deals a do-gooder twist
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.
chicagotribune.comFatherโs health scare inspires 11-year-old girl to start kid fitness class in Galveston
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 fatherโs gym in Galveston in hopes of helping other young people learn the importance of staying healthy.
Themes of Mary and Josephโs journey in Bethlehem still relevant as Chicago Archdiocese hosts 16th annual reenactment for immigration reform
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 Josephโs journey that translate to current issues with the U.S. immigration system.
chicagotribune.comLITTLE TIKES LEARN & PLAY 2-IN-1 ACTIVITY TUNNEL
Your kids will have the experience of their lives crawling through a fabric tunnel, peeking through side windows playing peekaboo with you, and dropping five very colorful balls through two drop tours[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Toy Insider San Marcos News, San Marcos Record, christmas, Christmas gifts, Christmas presents, presents, gifts, toys, kids, tots, children
sanmarcosrecord.comโHow was your day?โ: Here is how to get your kids to become more โopenโ with you
Attention, parents: You know what itโs like to ask your child, โHow was your day?โย For some, the response sometimes can be, โFine.โย Of course, many of you ask, โWhat did you do?โ Their reply may be,ย โNothing.โ
Your Questions Answered: COVID-19 and the vaccine for kids ages 5+
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 Childrenโs 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.
McAllen Kids Marathon kicks off Friday
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. โAfter the Kickoff Mile, kids will log their miles during the fall and finish their 26-mile marathon in January,โ the district said in promotional material. โKids can win t-shirts and medals.โThe 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.
myrgv.comWork Shift: Could bringing babies into the office help solve a COVID childcare crisis?
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."
news.yahoo.comForget about candy, here are some โhealthierโ ways to celebrate Easter at home
A registered dietitian shares healthier Easter basket options for kids, that are still fun without all the sugary treats. And for the adults, sheโs cooking up a flavorful Easter lunch of Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Corn on the Cob and Grilled Romaine.
How to help โKidsโ Mealsโ replace lost food due to power outages
HOUSTON โ The nonprofit โKidsโ Mealsโ has been fighting hunger in Houston since 2016 providing free, healthy meals to preschool-aged children who live in extreme poverty. Beth Harp, executive director with Kidsโ Meals, Inc., explained how the community can help them restock to aid those in dire need. Kids' Meals, Inc. (Kids' Meals, Inc.)Kidsโ Meals lost all meat, cheese, milk, juice, and much of its bread and need help to resume delivery of 6,400 meals on Monday. We have been desperately trying to get the word out and raise funds in order to get new food supplies. You can donate here: https://www.giveffect.com/checkout/4136 Posted by Kids' Meals, Inc. on Thursday, February 18, 2021To donate or volunteer to Kidsโ Meals, click here.
7 things doctors want parents to know about the COVID vaccine and kids
While the vaccine is not ready yet for kids, there is still plenty of information parents need to know right now. โThe primary concern would be a severe allergy to any components to the vaccine.โ Dr. Chang said. โI am very eager to be able to get my grandchildren vaccinated at some point,โ Dr. Spinner said. We donโt know if being vaccinated will still stop us from spreading the virus to others,โ Dr. Spinner said. โAs a pediatric specialist, I just want what is best for kids,โ Dr. Chang said.
Does your child want to be a toy tester? Find out how you can sign them up
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island โ How would your kids like to be toy testers? You can sign them up at Hasbroโs FunLab here. The FunLab is Hasbroโs in-house Toy and Game testing research facility, located within Hasbro headquarters in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Testers normally have to go to a testing site to participate, but because of the pandemic, the program is virtual. The studies in this program are one-time tests and are scheduled anywhere from one day to one week in advance.
Missouri City brothers give back to teachers with a sweet project
HOUSTON โ With two books and a baking business under their belts and, Nigel and Shane Mushambi are thriving entrepreneurs. The Missouri City brothers explained to Houston Life how theyโre spreading kindness and gratitude to teachers with a sweet new project called โSweet Compassionโ. #SweetCompassion #2brositk#teamwork #thorntonmiddleschool #teacherareheroestoo #JBDondolo Posted by 2brositk on Wednesday, December 9, 2020โWe created this project to encourage teachers during this time. We just thought a lot of teachers during this time are sacrificing their health and bodies to teach the next generation. Even though they are still young, the Mushambi brothers are used to doing charity work.
Have you tried the candy temptation challenge on your kids yet?
HOUSTON โ Have you guys seen the kids candy temptation challenge on your newsfeeds lately? The object is pretty easy: a parent puts some candy (or any other delicious snack) in front of their little one, and then tells them they can have someโฆBUT ONLY AFTER THEY COME BACK FROM LEAVING THE ROOM. This challenge is so funny, mainly because most of the kids FAIL with flying colors. Kylie Jennerโs daughter Stormi was one of the first to try it...and she PASSED! Watch as these adorable kids straight up lose all of their willpower when no oneโs watching!
New ways parents can help kids cope with anxiety
Now, researchers are studying a new method that helps parents help their children. Eli Lebowitz, PhD, Psychologist, Yale School of Medicine Child Study Center, and his colleagues, developed a method of training parents to support anxious children. Parents go through training to help their child face anxiety. Lebowitz says parents also learn to help their child by not accommodating them. In a study of 124 kids and their parents, the Yale researchers examined whether SPACE intervention was effective in treating childrenโs anxiety.
โKidfluencersโ are targeting your children with junk food ads
In a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, they looked at 418 YouTube videos, 179 of the videos featured food and drinks which popped up almost 300 times in those videos. Anyone searching for children and teen videos can easily be bombarded by social media stars playing with toys, fast food, coffee, etc. Even though for decades, TV characters havenโt been allowed to do things like this but there are no regulations for social media. Adults know that itโs going on, but weโre influenced by social media influencers who are paid to get endorsements,โ Dr. McGee said. Dr. McGee said policymakers should consider banning all kinds of product placement in any childrenโs videos.
Crime Stoppers of Houston CEO shares what parents need to know about social mediaโs impact on our kids
HOUSTON โ Distance learning has added another layer of parenting: keeping your kids safe online. With many of you out there homeschooling your children on different devices, and with social media and mainstream programming accessible basically everywhere, navigating that can be challenging for parents. Crime Stoppers of Houston CEO Rania Mankarious shares tips to navigate your childโs online usage.
Here is where you can find the Lego truck and get free Legos this week
HOUSTON โ A brand new Lego store is opening in Willowbrook Mall. To help spread the word, the Lego truck is trolling around Houston giving away free Lego mini build kits. The truck dispenses the kits contact-free. After kids build their free kit, they can take it to the new Willowbrook Lego store to get another free surprise. Here is where you can find the Lego truck this week:Wed, Oct. 7, 20202:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Houston Heights Fire Station107 W 12th StreetHouston Texas 77008Friday, Oct. 9, 20202:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Houston Heights Fire Station107 W 12th StreetHouston Texas 770085 p.m. - 7 p.m.City Centre Plaza800 Town & Country BlvdHouston, TX 77024
โHolding her brilliance against her.โ Family sues Cy-Fair ISD for special ed designation for teen
HOUSTON โ Who qualifies as a special education student? Grace Jester, 17, looks like any other Cypress Ranch High School student. โI want Cy-Fair to designate Grace as a special education student,โ said Steve Jester, Graceโs dad. But so far Cy-Fair ISD has refused to grant the โspecial educationโ designation. The Texas Education Agency has resources for parents who have questions about the Special Education Program in Texas.
10 sweet Halloween costumes that are simply adorable for 2020
Do your kids have their costumes yet? If not, consider a โsibling costumeโ idea for your young ones. Many Halloween retail stores such as Spirit Halloween have listed suggestions for group or sibling costumes, or consider a costume theme for the whole family! We searched for the cutest sibling Halloween costumes around Instagram, from Disney to Dr. Seuss. What are you dressing your kids for Halloween this year?
If your child attends HISD, you can sign them up to receive free books through Dolly Partonโs foundation
HOUSTON โ Thousands of students at Houston Independent School District will receive books through country music star Dolly Partonโs foundation. Dolly Partonโs Imagination Library, a gift program that gives free books to children from birth to age 5, will provide books to up to 5,000 children in Houston. The program called โBook of the Monthโ will provide children in Houston access to books by mail. Children will receive a book every month until the child turns 5 years old. A drive-through sign up event will be held at Sherman Elementary School on Wednesday, where parents can sign up for the book program.
First-time parents expecting triplets in a remarkable double pregnancy
Oh, baby... baby... baby...After being told by a doctor that they would be unable to have children, a Pittsburgh couple is now expecting triplets in a rare double pregnancy, according to a Because of Them We Can (BOTWC) blog. โLast year, my doctors told me that I wouldnโt be able to have kids and would need surgery,โ Dee wrote on Instagram. โBut God said otherwise and gave us three healthy babies along with a completely healthy mother!โThe parents-to-be are experiencing superfetation, an instance in which a second, new pregnancy can occur during an initial pregnancy, Healthline Parenthood explains. Despite the high-risk nature of the pregnancy, the expecting parents are hopeful of a healthy delivery. โWe are believing that all three of our babies will be healthy, equal in size, and have no complications," Dee wrote on Instagram.
Texas Department of State Health Services withdraws data on school infections, citing โissuesโ
Editorโs note: After this story was published, the Texas Department of State Health Services removed the data from its website, citing โissuesโ with the numbers. The state recorded 1,212 new cases among public school students between Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 and 660 new cases among staff. The numbers, the first comprehensive state data showing where cases have occurred in Texas, illustrate how widespread infections are. The coronavirus has put Texas school districts, and parents, in the difficult position of balancing health and educational concerns for their children. In Texas, 53% of public school students are Hispanic, and 13% are Black.
Doctors using baby monitors in fight against COVID-19
HOUSTON โ A tool for new parents is now being used by doctors in the fight against the coronavirus. Baby monitors can be a comfort or added stress to new parents. Thereโs a variety of baby monitors for parents to choose from, such as a monitor that goes on the baby, often the foot, and connect to the wireless cameras and monitors, which will alert the parents if a babyโs breathing is irregular. The hope is that such baby monitors will help parents monitor their children in their sleep and help eliminate Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Itโs another tool thatโs been tough to come by during the pandemic but theyโre starting to come back.
Katy ISD will provide free meals to all students living in the area until December
KATY, Texas โ The Katy Independent School District is providing free meals to all students in the area, even if they arenโt part of the district, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) extended the food program waiver, the district announced. Katy ISD began providing meals Monday and students can receive free breakfast and lunch through Dec. 31, or pending available funds through the USDA and TDA. โAll students are eligible for one breakfast and one lunch meal per day per federal guidance,โ said Nutrition & Food Service Executive Director Donna Pittenger. โParents can however add funds to their studentโs Pay N' Go meal account for a la carte purchases or in preparation for when the USDA waiver ends,โ she added. Once the waiver expires, Katy ISD will switch back to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, according to a press release.
Moody Foundation gives HISD $1M grant to help shrink digital divide for students in need
HOUSTON โ The Moody Foundation is giving the Houston Independent School District a $1 million grant to help Texas' largest public school district purchase of more than 2,000 devices for students in need. The grant will cover devices for Pre-K through fifth-grade students in the districtโs achieve 180 schools, which are underserved an underperforming HISD feeder pattern communities. About 35% of HISDโs 209,000 students lacked internet at home at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, the Moody Foundation has given out grants amounting to more than $10 million to more than 100 nonprofits in need of relief. Ross Moody, Trustee of The Moody Foundation, spoke to KPRC 2โฒs Andy Cerota about the donation and the impact he hopes it will have on increasing student achievement and educational equity across the district.
Childrenโs Museum Houston to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual activities, story times
HOUSTON โ The Childrenโs Museum Houston will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual activities and storytimes via social media. The museumโs free event will recognize the achievements and success of the Hispanic community between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. Wednesday at 3:45 p.m.Toma Todo โ via FacebookUp your chances in this traditional Mexican spinning top game where the winner takes it all! Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreรฑo Played the Piano for President Lincoln โ via InstagramExplore how a talented Venezuelan girl showed her amazing skills to President Lincoln in this storytime. Thursday at 3:45 p.m.Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe โ via FacebookThereโs no celebration without food!
La Porte ISD will provide free meals to all students, district says
HOUSTON โ The La Porte Independent School District announced this week that all of its students will begin to receive free meals after the U.S. Department of Agriculture extended the Summer Food Service Program. The program will also provide free curbside meals for children 18 and younger who are not enrolled in the district. โThis (waiver) essentially allows us to provide meals to all children without the added burden of determining who is eligible and who isnโt,โ said Yvonne Bennett, La Porte ISD nutrition director. โIf students are not present in the vehicle, the parent or guardian must present the studentโs school ID number or badge to the cashier. Find more information on the La Porte ISD website.
Teachers from these Houston-area school districts made most complaints to union of COVID-19 protocol violations, discrepancies
HOUSTON โ The Texas State Teachers Association announced Monday that its members had reported hundreds of COVID-19 protocol discrepancies or violations in the first couple weeks of the school year. In the Houston area, the most complaints of violations were submitted by teachers in the Cy-Fair Independent School District with 210 reports of violations since the school district began the academic year last week. We hope we havenโt prolonged the day when we can think about being normal again.โSee the Houston-area districts where the most teachers reported COVID-19 violations during the first couple weeks of the school year. Across the state, TSTA claims it has received hundreds of reports of COVID-19 protocol violations from members in 135 school districts. What the school districts are sayingKPRC 2 reached out to the Houston-area school districts with a high number of reported violations.
What you need to know about college applications, financial aid and more amid pandemic
Her daughter Hilary is a senior at Glenda Dawson High School in the Pearland Independent School District. Heโs a senior at Strake Jesuit High School and says the โnew normalโ is anything but. Financial aidProjectGRAD Houston is a free resource for parents and students which helps them with college and career prep. Check and update your college listDue to COVID-19, many colleges and universities have made changes to their admissions deadlines and important dates. The experts suggest that you need to make sure youโre informed about the schoolโs most up-to-date deadlines and information.
14 Houston-area churches welcome about 800 HISD elementary students to virtual learning centers
Thats how students enrolled in the landmark, Sanctuaries of Learning program began their first day of school in the Third Ward Tuesday. As part of the program by the United Methodist Church, 14 different Houston-area churches have been converted into virtual learning centers so about 800 Houston Independent School District students will have a place to learn virtually while their parents go back to work. Created specifically to help working parents by providing laptop computers, a powerful WiFi signal and even meals, the program completely free for the students in attendance. Thats when she found out about Sanctuaries of Learning through her sons elementary school. HISD elementary school students are eligible for this program and to register, call your school office and ask for the Turn-Around Specialist.