State attorneys general issue a warning for Halloween about marijuana-type treats
State officials alert parents of the unregulated, illegal marijuana snacks that favor the sober, major brand.
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A 6-Year-Old Girl Died After Ride Operators Reportedly Did Not Secure Her Seat Belts
Wongel Estifanos was visiting Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park during Labor Day weekend while vacationing with her family, officials say.
NC COVID-19 Case Rates Now Highest Among Children
One-third of North Carolina's new COVID-19 cases are among children, the largest portion since the pandemic began.
High Gun Sales And More Time At Home Have Led To More Accidental Shootings By Kids
Accidental gunshot deaths by children handling a gun were higher in March through December 2020 than during that same time in 2019. Researchers think 2021 will be worse.
Opinion: Pandemic Memories Will Stay With Our Children
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the continuing pandemic and how today's children might remember this time decades from now.
CDC Updates Guidelines To Protect Kids From COVID In School. Plus: Vacation Tips
The updated guidance promotes vaccination for those old enough and says vaccinated children may not need masks. What about kids too young for vaccines? And as summer begins, what about vacation risks?
Child Labor Surges For The First Time In 20 Years. The Pandemic May Make That Worse.
An estimated 160 million children were involved in child labor around the world at the beginning of 2020, according to a new report.
COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Underway For Kids 5 And Younger
Parents who have enrolled their children in these studies say the risk is worth it for the greater good.
Vaccinating Children Seen As A Key Step Toward COVID-19 Herd Immunity
Moderna has begun testing its vaccine on children as young as 6 months old. A principal investigator in the trial says getting children vaccinated would be "a step getting back to our normal life."
As Many Parents Fret Over Remote Learning, Some Find Their Kids Are Thriving
"It's a lot easier to focus," says one sixth grader with ADHD. While some students fell behind while learning virtually during the pandemic, others focus better when they aren't around classmates.