Coronavirus FAQ: What's the best way to protect school-age kids from COVID?
Plus: Do kids really need masks if they've been vaccinated and had COVID? And what kind of masks should kids wear?
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Deep breathing helps kids ease 'Gaza trauma'
It's difficult to treat Gazans, said psychologist Ismael Ahel. "We can't just deal with the first trauma or the second trauma. It's a complexity of trauma." And children are deeply affected.
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.
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.