SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – At the annual Fit Kids Fest, young children get to enjoy fun, health-based activities to hopefully encourage them to make healthier lifestyle choices. The Junior League of Savannah has hosted the event for 13 years and will again on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1-4 pm at the Savannah Children’s Museum. The…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The 2025 Alabama Legislative session is just a few weeks away. One bill that is sparking attention is a ban on cell phones in schools. Representative Patrick Sellers said he hears concerns from educators about distractions in the classroom, with cell phones being at the top of that list. “But if…
Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Smartphones are on the top of many kids’, preteens’, and teens’ Christmas lists, but are they ready to have one or will it just lead to more screen time and less family time? New studies show that 42% of kids spend 30 hours on their smartphones every week, and 42%…
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – The Supreme Court is weighing the future of gender affirming care for minors after hearing arguments in U.S. v Skrmetti. The advocates and those against gender affirming care for kids packed the front steps of the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Transgender advocates said gender affirming care for minors is necessary healthcare….
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Some say they made the the right call by hanging up the phone. A principal in the valley says the Clark County School District is onto something with the new signal blocking cell phone pouches in the classroom. FOX5 spoke with that principal and a student on how grades have…
Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic’s Children’s Center, explains how Mayo Clinic is leading the way to enhance health literacy for…
Nov 03, 2024 06:53 PM IST Say goodbye to couch potato habits: Check out this family guide on screen-free activities to boost your kids’ heart health and build lasting wellness Creating a heart healthy environment in children, needs awareness about what it takes, and having a healthy family encourages other members too to adopt an…
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Lawmakers have been taking a deep dive into what’s causing a mental health strain on our kids, and the result could mean a big change for public school students in the future. Representative Sam Creekmore is already drafting the legislation that he knows won’t fix all of those issues, but he thinks…
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – Cellphones are everywhere nowadays. But state leaders in Mississippi are considering legislation that will limit their use in schools. “It’s not in any way an exception for when you’re in the classroom,” Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said. “That’s when you really learn, not off green dots on the screen.”…
TALIA CLARKE HAS MORE OF THAT CONVERSATION. 0:07 “HI MR. PRESIDENT. HOW ARE YOU?” 0:09 “I’M WELL I TELL YOU WHAT I WISH I WAS AT THE YMCA.” 0:16 ” I’M ACTUALLY STANDING IN A BRAND NEW BUILDING BRAND NEW CLASSROOM WE WERE ABLE TO BUILD THIS WITH THE FUNDS FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN.”…