Children's Health

What the $300 a month child benefit could do for parents on the edge.

What The $300 A Month Child Benefit Could Mean For A Family On The Edge

9:36am March 09, 2021

by Anya Kamenetz

The monthly checks would mark a big shift in the federal government's approach to child poverty. One study estimates they could cut the number of poor children by half.

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Health & Safety

'To Raise A Boy' Author On Addressing Sexual Violence Against Boys

5:16pm March 07, 2021

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Emma Brown, an investigative reporter at The Washington Post, about sexual violence perpetrated against boys.

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In early September 2020, Seattle, Wash., had some of the worst air quality in the world because of wildfire smoke. The city was among the first to create smoke shelters for the most vulnerable.

Study Finds Wildfire Smoke More Harmful To Humans Than Pollution From Cars

5:05pm March 05, 2021

by Nathan Rott

In Southern California, pollutants from wildfire smoke caused up to a 10% increase in hospital admissions. Researchers say there's a need for better air monitoring and public health programs.

Four-year-old Lois Copley-Jones, the photographer's daughter, takes part in a livestreamed broadcast of "PE With Joe" on March 23, 2020, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, England. The popular fitness series ended Friday.

As Schools Reopen, Popular 'PE With Joe' Online Exercise Class Goes Bye-Bye

3:30pm March 05, 2021

A year ago, as the pandemic began, fitness instructor Joe Wicks started a daily exercise class for kids on YouTube. The videos became popular with kids and their parents. Now the series is ending.

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Kim Noble speaks at TEDSalon: Education Everywhere, January 24, 2019 at the TED World Theater, New York, NY. Photo: Dian Lofton / TED

Kimberly Noble: How Does Family Income Affect Child Brain Development?

2:26pm March 05, 2021

by NPR/TED Staff

At birth, babies' brains look pretty similar. But by age five, there are acute disparities in development. Through a series of studies, Kimberly Noble has found one major factor is family income.

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Above view of mom working on the laptop computer while her daughter reading the e-learning resources on the digital tablet in the workspace at home.

NPR/Ipsos Poll: Nearly One-Third Of Parents May Stick With Remote Learning

11:26am March 05, 2021

Four out of 5 parents told us they support targeted interventions by schools that would help students recover academic, social and emotional skills.

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Health & Safety

Adriana Galván: How Does The Teenage Brain Make Decisions?

10:03am March 05, 2021

by NPR/TED Staff

Teenagers often make risky choices that appear absurd in the eyes of their parents. But neuroscientist Adriana Galván says these decisions are critical for adolescent brain development.

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Parents Worried Amid Chicago Schools' Attempts To Transition To In-Person Learning

6:17am March 05, 2021

by Sarah Karp

As more Chicago students return to in-person classes, officials are trying to ensure a smooth reopening. But some parents are pushing back and staff worry about returning in person.

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First lady Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona tour Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Meriden, Conn.

New Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Wants Schools Open 'As Soon As Possible'

9:59am March 04, 2021

Biden's new Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says "it is our shared goal to reopen schools safely and quickly."

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Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans, by Michaeleen Doucleff

'Hunt, Gather, Parent' Offers Lessons Collected Around The World

6:00am February 25, 2021

by Rachel Martin

NPR's Michaeleen Doucleff found that parenting books she read after becoming a mom left a lot out. When she went through a tough period with her daughter, she traveled the world in search of guidance.

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