Kids work with tennis pros at the Winston-Salem Open
Volunteer ball kids serve professional tennis players during matches. They're a big part of making the world-class tournament happen.
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Amid concerns about kids and guns, some say training is the answer
The number of U.S. children dying from gunshot wounds has climbed in recent years. Keeping guns out of reach is one way to curb the trend — others argue to teach kids to handle guns responsibly.
Do your kids want a dog? Science may be on their side
Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and found young girls got the biggest exercise boost.
Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays
NPR's Scott Simon talks about how much he enjoys watching school stage productions this time of year and why.
'Leo' is an animated lizard with an SNL sensibility — and the voice of Adam Sandler
If the pets in a 5th grade classroom could talk, what would they say? That's the premise of Leo, the new coming-of-age movie musical from Netflix.
Pediatric emergency department director shares tips on keeping Halloween safe for kids
Halloween is on the horizon and soon children will set off on their quest for tasty treats.
Free babysitting on Broadway? This nonprofit helps parents get to the theater
Broadway tickets are expensive — add babysitting to that and the costs are often prohibitive. But a nonprofit is trying to bring free babysitting to theaters around the country.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Vermont schools say there should be for kids
Vermont is inching closer to passing a bill to make school meals free for all public school students. It could be the next to join five other states to make the move after pandemic-era benefits.
The case for revolutionizing child care in America
A new book argues that greater public support for parents is critical for the brain development of America's kids.
As NC proposes new mental health plan for youth in welfare system, Forsyth County asks for options
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is proposing a new plan to address complex behavioral health needs for kids who come into the care of child welfare services.