Middle School Counselor's Insights On The Student Pandemic Experience
A school counselor reflects on how the pandemic is affecting her middle school students.
Children's Health
Australia's Free Childcare Program
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Conor Duffy about the Australian government's decision to make child care free for parents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Teaching Kids To Hide From Gunfire: Safety Drills At Day Care And At Home
Sheltering in place isn't new for children who live in neighborhoods plagued by gun violence, and shootings haven't eased during the pandemic. St. Louis families improvise to keep kids safe.
'He's Incredibly Confused': Parenting A Child With Autism During The Pandemic
Feda Almaliti is the mother of a 15-year-old son with severe autism and an advocate. She describes how the challenges of the coronavirus crisis are exponentially more difficult for families like hers.
Doctor Answers Children's Questions On COVID-19
Dr. Wanjiku Njoroge, the medical director for the Young Child Clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, answers children's questions about COVID-19.
Food Banks Get The Love, But SNAP Does More To Fight Hunger
The charitable organizations called food banks are getting a lot of attention and donations right now. But they aren't nearly as important or effective as SNAP, formerly known as food stamps.
Coronavirus Crisis May Worsen Symptoms In Children With Anxiety, Depression
The COVID-19 pandemic is stressful for everyone. But for children who already have mental health conditions like anxiety disorder or depression — the emotional impact is dramatically magnified.
Kids Ask More Questions About The Coronavirus Pandemic
A pediatric nurse practitioner Suzannah Stivison and a medical director Dr. Wanjiku Njoroge answer children's questions about the coronavirus and living during the pandemic.
Kids Ask Questions About The Coronavirus Pandemic
A pediatric nurse practitioner Suzannah Stivison and a medical director Dr. Wanjiku Njoroge answer children's questions about the coronavirus and living during the pandemic.
A Switch To Medicaid Managed Care Worries Some Illinois Foster Families
Illinois is switching thousands of children who rely on Medicaid to managed care plans. It's meant to save money, but in the past such moves have caused disruptions in treatment.