‘Sound of Freedom’ film inspires Southwest ISD superintendent to take action
An independent film about human trafficking is sparking conversation, vigilance and action to help protect victims, specifically children. A local educator invited some of her staff to see the film in hopes of raising awareness.
Suicides, homicides & accidental deaths amoung minors on the rise, Medical Examiner report shows
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.
Suicides, homicides & accidental deaths among minors on the rise, Medical Examiner report shows
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.
How theater can serve as therapy for young children
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.
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Mother of three arrested after police say she abandoned children in West Side park
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.
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‘We need some flexibility’: Youth-serving nonprofit CEO says more support needed in foster care capacity crisis
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.
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WATCH: Buses transporting migrant children from Rio Grande Valley arrive at Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls
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.
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JBSA-Lackland, Fort Bliss will be used to house unaccompanied migrant children, Pentagon says
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
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What we now know about the impact of COVID-19 on those under 18-years-old
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.
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Here’s how to get a conversation started and talk to your children about diversity
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.
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Study shows racial disparities among food insecure families
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.
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San Antonio couple observes National Adoption Month in a big way
“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.
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Ready to Learn: It’s more than ABC’s!
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
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Hospitals see more pediatric COVID-19 cases, prepare for possible fall wave
SAN ANTONIO Experts say there are still many unknowns about how COVID-19 affects children, which means theres much more to learn about how the virus affects kids. The increase of cases in the hospital lines up with what the Metropolitan Health District says about the rise in cases. To date, more than 3,000 children have tested positive for the virus, and there are more than 760 active cases currently. There have been no deaths reported at Methodist Childrens Hospital, and there is one COVID-19 patient currently being treated. The other thing that really scares us is when other viral illnesses come into effect, like influenza and (respiratory syncytial virus), DeYoung said.
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3 children in critical condition, found severely malnourished in Wilson County home
3 children in critical condition, found severely malnourished in Wilson County homePublished: May 8, 2020, 5:38 pmAn investigation is underway in Wilson County after three children were found in horrible conditions inside a home in Stockdale, court records obtained by KSAT 12 confirm.
All your favorite children’s books, reimagined for the age of COVID
A mother of two mindlessly picked up a paintbrush in late March, and started painting the cover of one of the books she had read to her children earlier in the day -- and said she incorporated some “cartoonified” coronavirus themes, to try to make the situation less scary.
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KSAT Community hosts Wishlist Wednesday to benefit The Children’s Shelter
SAN ANTONIO – The Children’s Shelter is San Antonio’s leader in child abuse, neglect prevention and trauma-informed care. What is the current need for The Children’s Shelter? The shelter can provide care for up to 66 children at its emergency shelter at any given time, and 30 youth at the Whataburger Center. “We are an essential organization and must provide care for children and youth 24/7,” said Biera. For those individuals who have been furloughed, The Children’s Shelter has direct care and administrative positions at The Children’s Shelter and Family Tapestry.
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North East ISD: Parents now can pick up free meals without children present
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – To make it easier for children to stay safe at home, the North East Independent School District is relaxing the rules a bit when it comes to its free meal pickup program. They can simply show proper documentation, such as the child’s birth certificate or school report card, to pick up meals. The goal of the program is to make sure children don’t go hungry while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to NEISD’S website, the program is open to all children, even if they don’t attend schools in that district. Several elementary North East elementary schools serve as the pickup locations, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.For a complete list of locations, click here.
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Police: 4 missing children in Lytle found safe
LYTLE, TEXAS – Update:Police say all four children have been found safe near a high school, as of around 10 p.m. Friday night. Original:Four children are missing in Lytle, Texas, and police are asking for the public’s help in finding them. Last seen on foot, in a wooded area in Lytle near IH-35. — Richey Priest (@lytlepdchief) February 1, 2020The police chief posted on Twitter about the missing children around 8:45 p.m. Friday. The missing children are Sebastian Mireles, 11; Julianna Avila, 11; Jalen Rodriguez, 11 and Julyana Frausto, 10.
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Children go on toy shopping spree for nonprofits
SAN ANTONIO – Children from three local nonprofits on Tuesday navigated the aisles at an H-E-B store, filling their shopping carts with as many dolls, games and toys they could gather. H-E-B will donate all the toys collected during the shopping spree to the organizations, which will distribute the gifts to children they serve. The three local nonprofits are Providence Place, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services and AVANCE San Antonio.
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Outdoor play time can enhance children's sleep
According to NWF Guide, young children and teens are losing anywhere from 10 to 14 hours of sleep a week. Research also demonstrates that natural, green settings are relaxing and calming for children, and yield other cognitive benefits. "More play time in natural settings can help kids get a high-quality night's sleep." To foster awareness and healthier amounts of pillow time, the NWF guide "Green Time for Sleep Time" offers parents helpful advice about improving sleeping habits by exposing children to more outdoor play time every day. NWF's parents guide advocates trimming down children's consumption of electronic entertainment and balancing it with some outdoor play time every day.
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How much exercise do kids need?
With childhood obesity rates rising, we know children need to get regular exercise, but how much exercise should they be getting? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children need to get at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. The hour of exercise can be split between various types of exercise each day. The CDC says the majority of a child's daily exercise should be in the form of aerobic activity. The CDC recommends children participate in muscle-strengthening exercises about three days a week.