What Parents Need to Know about Climate Change and Children’s Health
The environmental hazards associated with climate change threaten the physical and mental health of children and families — and can be a source of anxiety.
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Closing the STEM Skills Gap to Create New Possibilities for Children
Over the next decade, it’s projected that nearly 3.5 million manufacturing and STEM-related jobs will be available, yet 2 million are expected to go unfilled due to a skills gap, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Advocates are addressing systemic educational barriers that impact student success in order to fill this skills…
Book Helps Children of Color Understand the Law
Shawn Martinbrough is the author of “How to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling” by Penguin Random House and an Eisner Award-nominated artist whose comic book projects include; “Batman: Detective Comics”, “DMZ”, “Luke Cage Noir”, “The Black Panther: Man Without Fear” and “Hellboy”. Shawn is a Vanity Fair contributor and the…
Medicaid and CHIP Give Children Access To Behavioral Health Services
Over the last two years, the mental health crisis in the United States has gotten worse. A major reason for that is the COVID-19 pandemic, which has contributed to a rise in anxiety and depression among young people. But even before the pandemic, as many as one in six children in the United States between…
How Support Systems Are Failing Millions of American Children
By d-mars.com News Provider At a time when the economic impacts of COVID-19 are making it hard for many families to afford healthy food and safe housing, and ever-changing work and school schedules are making their logistics hard to juggle, a new report finds that inequities in the system are further exacerbating these issues for…
Children’s Defense Fund Preparing to Open Summer Freedom Schools
By Stacy M. Brown,NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Children’s Defense Fund has always lived by the motto that children are the future. As young people of color are the majority of youth in America, the nonprofit organization is ramping up its Freedom Schools program. Dr. Starsky Wilson, the president and CEO of the Children’s…
53 Years After MLK’s Assassination, Children Of Civil Rights Icon Fight Voter Suppression
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Fifty-three years after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, the slain civil rights icon’s legacy is easily seen in how his daughter has continued to fight for many of the same causes. Bernice A. King joined the children of late civil rights champions the…
Window Safety Tips for Families With Children
by d-mars.com News Provider Windows let in light and fresh air and can provide breathtaking views, but it’s vital to observe window safety, especially when young children are in the home, say experts. “If you’ve seen my shows or follow my blog, you’d know I’m a designer who loves light, bright, and function-meets-fabulous aesthetic. You’d…
Golden Globe Winner Idris Elba Signs Multi-Book Deal With HarperCollins Children’s Books
Iconic and multi-award-winning actor, musician, filmmaker, and activist Idris Elba has signed a global multi-book deal with HarperCollins to publish a range of children’s books launching in 2022. In a major UK/US co-publication deal, world rights were acquired by Ann-Janine Murtagh, Executive Publisher, HCCB UK, and Suzanne Murphy, President and Publisher, HCCB US, from Crystal Mahey-Morgan at OWN IT! Entertainment Ltd….
New study finds yoga key to promoting emotional health in children
by d-mars.com News Provider Adolescence isn’t easy on anyone. The physical, psychological, social and emotional changes are difficult for young people since many do not have the tools to deal with the whirlwind of feelings that come with growing up. That’s why parents and educators are increasingly focused on teaching emotional regulation. These are the…
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Houston-area chef helps promote release of Netflix’s ‘Waffles + Mochi’ children’s cooking show featuring Michelle Obama
HOUSTON, March 16, 2021 – Chef Rey’s passion for cooking has opened a number of doors of opportunity through the years from executive chef of several of Houston’s top professional sports teams to restaurant owner to host of his own online cooking show. The Houston chef’s journey continues as he joins forces with Allied Global Marketing to…
How the Pandemic is Impacting Children and Families
by d-mars.com News Provider More than 2.7 million American children are growing up in grandfamilies — families in which grandparents, other adult family members, or close family friends are raising children. A new report highlights how the pandemic has amplified their unique challenges, and offers solutions to better serve them. The report, “Facing a Pandemic:…
New Study Shows African American Families Overwhelmingly Want A Choice in Their Children’s Public School, Regardless of Geographic Boundaries
Source: PRN Newswire A new national survey of African American parents reveals strong support for educational options in the Black community, especially for full-time virtual programs. The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, surveyed 1,007 African American parents of k-12 students enrolled in public schools across the country on their thoughts related to their child’s…
Learn and Teach Your Children about Anger If you can name it, you can tame it.
By Dr. Linda McNair, The Buckeye Review Newspaper Anger is an emotion and should not be ignored. Teaching children how to handle anger is better than telling them they are not angry and ignoring their hurts. Here is an example in preschool. One toddler takes the other toddler’s toy that he was playing with and…
Inspiring children and young adults to try computer science
(BPT) – Math, science, history and … coding? For today’s students, learning how to code is becoming just as important as learning how to read. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says computer science is the fastest growing profession within the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) field. They also project that, by 2020, there will…
Houston Area Black Mcdonald’s Owner/Operators Give New Bikes To 200 Local Children At ‘Love Is In The Air’ Event
McDonald’s near NRG Stadium hosted 200 underserved children for an appearance from special guests Grimace, Hamburglar, and Birdie Two hundred local children received new bicycles courtesy of the Black McDonald’s Owner/Operators Association of Greater Houston (BMOA) at the McDonald’s located at 1619 S. Loop West on Saturday, Feb. 10. The children and their families took pictures…
North Shore HS Educator Named HAABSE Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year
Mrs. LaTisha Guillory, an English teacher at North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center, was named the 2023 Houston Area Alliance Black School Educator (HAABSE) Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year for the entire Houston area in February 2024, a recognition given to educators who exemplify excellence in their field.
How Colleges and Universities Can Support Adult Learners Navigating a Changing World
While mental illness can impact anyone, adult learners who are balancing their personal lives with professional and educational pursuits need special attention.
HISD to Hold Job Fairs on Saturday
The Houston Independent School District will hold job fairs on Saturday, May 4 for individuals interested in working at HISD’s New Education System (NES) and non-NES campuses in the 2024-2025 school year.
Why Anxiety, Dishonesty and Evasion Are So Common Where Money is Concerned
The inaugural “Wells Fargo Money Study” surveyed American adults and teens to uncover candid truths about their current finances, money stories, personal goals and other issues related to their attitudes toward money.