CHILDREN

Young female children in South Sudan are being forced out of school and into marriage as young 14. The World Food Program has stopped its school feeding scheme in the wake of funding cuts and the family of a daughter entering into marriage will be paid in cows as a dowry. Debora Patta speaks with a child bride on her wedding day and her Father who negotiated the price of 80 under- nourished cows.

Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins.

Florida is the only state that hasn't pre-ordered COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5, and they could start to go out as soon as next week.

All eyes are on Mississippi as the US awaits a Supreme Court decision involving its last abortion clinic.

The number of calls to the state hotline to report child abuse decreased during the early part of the pandemic, but the calls are starting to pick back up, according to local advocates.

A prince steals the show, and a surprise encounter with Paddington Bear.

An appeals court ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump, must comply with subpoenas and testify in a civil investigation by the New York attorney general's office. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates shares the latest on "Red and Blue."

The bus mounted a kerb, hit a group of primary school pupils, and crashed into metal fencing.

The England captain's golden boot and his MBE are among the items on display.

The nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cameron and Willacy Counties is having it’s first big fundraiser of the year on Friday, a “Totally Awesome 80s Prom” at the Marine Military Academy King Gym in Harlingen. I think people are ready to gather and socialize and what better time to socialize and help support a great cause like CASA,” executive director Dora Martinez said. Prom attire, “or your baddest ’80s outfit” is recommended. Lacey Ambriz, CASA communications director, said last fiscal year Cameron and Willacy counties had 690 children in state custody as being abused or neglected. “He receives the same training as a service dog, his training is a bit more than a registered therapy dog.

A month on after a zinc mine was flooded in Burkina Faso, relatives of those trapped refuse to give up.

Poor design means disabled children cannot use their local playgrounds, say campaigners.

All parents, all people interested in a better future for our state and our country, want the best education possible for our children. Of course, we want them to make the best decisions possible in order to better secure the most successful and peaceful future possible. We want our children to have the best education possible, and that begins with having the best teachers our schools can get. Certainly, most people want the best possible assessment of teachers’ performance, just like they generally approve of standardized testing to evaluate students. Its implementation at a time when we can ill afford more losses in the classrooms, doesn’t seem the best idea.

The blaze destroyed 80 homes after tearing through a crowded settlement near the capital Manila.

Help make learning fun by introducing your children to Homer.

The CDC and World Health Organization have sent out recent alerts about a new investigation into severe hepatitis in children. One has died and 17 have had liver transplants.

Some children in need of immediate psychiatric care are forced to travel hundreds of miles away to facilities across state lines.

The April 14 episode of “Breakdown with #StephAndSteve” focused on how the pandemic has affected teenagers’ mental health and what parents can do to help their children.

A three-year-old girl and a boy, aged five, were critically injured in the fire in Preston on Friday.

Some babies have limited vocabularies and struggle to understand facial expressions, a report finds.

Germany says it has brought home 10 women and 27 children from a camp in northeastern Syria where suspected members of the Islamic State group have been held

This is a dramatic decrease from the week ending January 20th of this year.

This is a dramatic decrease from the week ending January 20th of this year.

This is a dramatic decrease from the week ending Jan. 20 of this year.

UNICEF warned about the higher risk for children fleeing the conflict. More than 500 unaccompanied children have crossed from Ukraine into Romania since the Russian invasion began.

Those in the service industry still have time to apply for free childcare if they are eligible. Workforce Solutions Alamo is working to extend the funding available.

The competition watchdog calls the market for children's home and foster care places "dysfunctional".

New York City officials announced the city will no longer take all Social Security checks from children to pay for foster care. Last year NPR and The Marshall Project investigated the common practice.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott have mobilized the powers of the state to harm these sacred children and their families.

MP Alex Davies-Jones says vulnerable people are "preyed on" for the additional fees.

A child’s father and step-mother have been arrested in connection with the death of their 4-year-old son in August 2021, according to police.

The Duchess of Cornwall tells the BBC she is on a lifelong campaign for domestic violence victims.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is ordering state agencies to investigate reports of transgender children receiving gender-affirming treatment as child abuse."Texas law imposes reporting requirements upon all licensed professionals who have direct contact with children who may be subject to such abuse, including doctors, nurses, and teachers, and provides criminal penalties for failure to report such child abuse." Abbott wrote in a letter to the...

Four-packs of lateral flow tests will be on sale for £17 from Wednesday despite free tests remaining until 1 April.

The Scottish government says it has received "draft" advice on vaccinating children from the JCVI.

Childcare centres have embraced apps to monitor kids but not all parents are convinced of the benefits.

A man landed behind bars for attempting to smuggle a woman and her two children through a...

What will my kids call me? Do I want to go through pregnancy, with all the potential for misgendering?

The gene therapy Libmedly treats babies and children with a very rare genetic condition.

There is nothing cuter than little-kid artwork, is there?

Neighbours often resist plans to build new homes, says the Independent Children's Home Association.

"My son had to lose his life at the age of eight... to somebody's irresponsibility," says Tiffani Evans, whose son was killed by a stray bullet coming from a nearby fire exchange while he was playing video games inside a relative's house in Maryland on August 24th, 2021.

Nicholas Languerand was sentenced to {three years and eight months in prison} after assaulting officers at the Capitol last January.

Edie Pilkington, 16, says it was a relief to have the condition confirmed by a private consultant.

Due to inclement weather, some events may be postponed or canceled. Verify with venue before making plans.

Batya Ungar-Sargon makes the case that progressives' 'soft-on-crime' stance most hurts marginalized communities.

Chief Willie Sellars of Williams Lake First Nation said the investigation into the St. Joseph’s Mission school revealed stories of murder and torture.

Kurdish-led forces say they are being used as human shields in the jail they have surrounded in Syria.

The study shows early treatment can help toddlers overcome their peanut allergies. (Jan. 20)

Reader once thought their relatives had classy, refined tastes. But as an adult, they realize maybe they were just snobs the whole time.

Orthopedic health is very important to growing children, and one local rehabilitation...

Child advocates say parents should start candid conversations with children at an early age to help teach them about appropriate boundaries and protect them from danger.

A group of child advocates is set to meet on Thursday for an in-depth review of the 2020 child fatality deaths reported by the county medical examiner. The group is set to make recommendations to help advocate to reduce the rising trend in child deaths.

A group of child advocates is set to meet on Thursday for an in-depth review of the 2020 child fatality deaths reported by the county medical examiner. The group is set to make recommendations to help advocate to reduce the rising trend in child deaths.

The dispute, which has spanned 14 years and several federal governments, has long been a sticking point in Ottawa's efforts to advance reconciliation with Indigenous people.

It seems unthinkable, but doctors are still faced with treating diseases that they have never seen before.

Classroom shutdowns set back poor children’s education and kept parents out of the workforce. Don’t let the latest variant make this disaster worse.

September once beckoned like a light on the horizon, with the promise of a full return to in-person school. But for countless families across the country, that hopeful glimmer proved to be more like a mirage, as school systems nationwide have grappled with myriad new challenges this fall.

The children were missing for days without any shelter.

Close-contact, physical play helps boys and girls learn to manage emotions, builds confidence and enhances problem-solving skills.

The measures include vaccine mandates for private-sector workers and children entering venues.

The Medina County Sheriff’s Office said around 10:30 p.m. Sunday they found Jonathan Wright and his three children during a search.

Volunteers are gathering their resources to help children in San Antonio who don’t have a place to rest their head at night.

LOS ANGELES, CA. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Every day 33 babies are born in the United States with permanent hearing loss. If not identified early, it’s almost impossible for many of them to acquire the fundamental language, social and cognitive skills to succeed in school and in society. One woman is helping thousands of children with hearing loss thrive by using the theater as therapy.

The state is offering a year of free child care for those who work in restaurants, bars and the entertainment industry to help relieve the labor shortage for these businesses.

A San Antonio family of five talks about the struggles and sacrifices they make to be able to afford daycare. A proposed federal program looks to lower the burden for families.

With COVID-19 vaccines for children between the ages of 5 to 11 expected to be approved in a matter of days, local school districts are making plans to vaccinate students.

Last year over 2.3 million kids suffered with severe depression, Mental Health America said

San Antonio pediatricians say they’re ready to answer parents’ questions and concerns about the vaccine.

Are you a fan of Winnie the Pooh, and you just so happen to have $80,000 lying around?

Two children are recovering in the hospital and the man accused of abducting them is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Central Texas, according to the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office.

As many reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, some locals remembered what they were doing that tragic day in history.

San Antonio pediatricians say COVID-19 concerns and children returning to the classroom have led to an increase in doctor visits, although children are not getting sicker.

The COVID-19 Delta variant is a game-changer for the pandemic, and families need to reshape how they see the threat to children, San Antonio doctors say.

Shopping for school supplies can add up for parents, but it also opens up an opportunity to speak with their children about what they can afford at the store.

A couple experiencing homelessness is hoping their good deed inspires people to help others in any circumstance. This comes after they spent 12 hours watching over three young children who San Antonio police say were abandoned by their mother.

Medical experts say they are seeing more kids getting sick with the Delta variant. They urge families to form a bubble of protection around kids under 12 years old who cannot get the vaccine.

San Antonio Police investigated two different cases Tuesday where children were forced to witness a traumatic event.

Nearsightedness, also called myopia, is on the rise in kids. Many experts say more time in front of screens amid the pandemic and less time outdoors is to blame for this trend.

Pediatricians say they are seeing an increased number of children of all ages showing up to their offices with illnesses often associated with the summertime.

An AMBER Alert was issued for two children who were last seen in the Dallas area Tuesday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

An average of 38 children die in hot cars each year. New radar technology in cars could help prevent tragedies.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there are many programs and resources available at the San Antonio Public Library that are free of charge.

A government watchdog says the Trump administration forced migrant parents to leave the United States without their children under its family separation policy.

A state-wide non-profit dedicated to helping child and youth serving organizations believes a start to improving the foster care system is understanding the challenges that cause community-based care programs to close down.

The number of unaccompanied children encountered on the U.S. border with Mexico in April eased from an all-time high a month earlier, while more adults are coming without families.

SJRC already has about 100 children in its care. Under the contract, it would be responsible for approximately 700 more children.

Children and adults are obviously different -- and that means the medicine they take is different as well.

Mental health experts say mothers need to know it’s OK to ask for help. They're offering resources to those who need them the most.

Doctors have identified a new sleep disorder in kids that not only affects them at night but also during the day.

SAN ANTONIO – Buses carrying migrant children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without an adult family member are arriving at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls. Bexar County leaders entered a deal with the federal government to provide temporary shelter at Freeman Coliseum. The children are arriving from the Rio Grande Valley. Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff spoke about the agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during a press conference at the county courthouse on Friday afternoon. As many as 2,400 unaccompanied migrant children will be housed at the expo halls at Freeman Coliseum starting next week, Wolff said.

SAN ANTONIO – The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland would be used to house unaccompanied migrant children. In a statement, John Kirby, the Pentagon’s press secretary, confirmed that the Department of Defense approved the request for JBSA-Lackland to be used. On Tuesday, Kirby hinted at the possibility of JBSA-Lackland and Fort Bliss being used in that capacity. “DoD will provide HHS officials access to these locations immediately to begin initial actions to prepare for receiving unaccompanied migrant children as soon as preparations are complete,” Kirby said. Also on KSAT:JBSA-Lackland asked to house unaccompanied migrant minors, Pentagon saysAdFreeman Coliseum may house migrant children if agreement is reached with federal government, Bexar County judge saysBiden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges

SAN ANTONIO – KSAT Producer Priscilla Carraman successfully avoided getting COVID-19 for a year, but then the February storm hit and her family was forced to seek shelter with family members. Just days later, she received bad news from one of those family members — they had tested positive for COVID-19. “Sure enough, within the next three days, my husband, myself and my two-month-old all tested positive,” Carraman said. Carraman’s 11-year-old daughter never tested positive for the virus. Pediatrician Seth Kaplan, president of the Texas Pediatric Society, said there’s still a lot unknown about why COVID-19 impacts children differently.

For many parents, race, class, and social identity are tough topics to address with young kids. Here are some ways parents can and researchers say should get the conversation started. When you ask about his family, Rory says he acts most like his mom, Kate, a theater director. But 60 percent rarely discuss race or ethnicity or social class, even though kids notice differences at a very early age. Contributors to this news report include: Cyndy McGrath, Executive Producer and Field Producer; and Roque Correa, Editor.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 11 million children lived in food insecure homes, meaning there was not enough food, or the right kind of food, to live a healthy lifestyle. Now a study reveals one factor may increase a household’s risk of being food insufficient. In fact, one in five black and Latino households with children are food insufficient. In the summer of 2020, about one in seven Black and Latino workers were unemployed compared to one in 10 white workers. Latino and Black households were also more likely to have no access to healthcare, fewer savings assets, and faced housing hardships.

Having a baby, and bringing that baby home from the hospital for the first time as a new parent, is a whirlwind.

“Then, we found out there were four other siblings,” Jamie Hejduk said. Heather Hejduk said she thought their caseworker was joking when she asked the couple if they wanted all six. To add six children to four of their own was a family decision, Heather Hejduk’s husband said. “They just fit in our family,” Heather Hejduk said. “Little did she know her little sister wasn’t born till she was 16, and she didn’t meet her until last year,” Heather Heyduk said.

Knowing letters and numbers is certainly a good start, but social scientists say preparing a child for school requires more. There are simple steps you can take to ensure your child is healthy and ready to learn. It means to have social skills so that you can share and take turns,” explained Moore. Ensure they are taking turns and sharing with siblings. Produced by Child Trends News Service in partnership with Ivanhoe Broadcast News and funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation