Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1563: Toys
Posted on · Episode: 1563 Looking back at the impact of toys. Today, we play with toys.
Tag: children
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1760: The Christmas Lectures
Posted on · Episode: 1760 The Christmas Lectures: Michael Faraday’s Gift to children. Today, the Christmas Lectures.
Coronavirus
At Least 97,000 Children Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Last 2 Weeks Of July
Posted on · President Trump falsely claimed that children are "almost immune" from the coronavirus, but a new review of state data finds child cases are up 40%.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2533: The Power of Three
Posted on · Episode: 2533 On Table Legs and Flat Surfaces. Today, the power of three.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Lessons From New York, And Rep. Sylvia Garcia (July 7, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: COVID-19 lessons from New York, Rep. Sylvia Garcia answers your questions, why education advocates encourage parents to enroll their kids in pre-K programs despite the pandemic, and exploring what it's meant to be a black artist.
News
Maps Provide A Look At Where Houston Children Face Food Insecurity, Digital Deserts
Posted on · Child advocates say the coronavirus crisis has only made things worse for kids struggling with food insecurity and lack of online access.
Houston Matters
Child Care Centers Struggle Amid Social Distancing Requirements
Posted on · Melanie Johnson of the Collaborative for Children says day cares face financial challenges while providing a service some families have no choice but to rely on.
Houston Matters
Puppeteer Behind Rosita Reflects On Her Journey To Sesame Street
Posted on · In 1991, Carmen Osbahr joined the cast of Sesame Street, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: Halloween Grosstopia | Mockingbird And Armadillo
Posted on · How to make a gross and slimy Halloween complete!
Houston Matters
How Parents Can Raise Healthy Eaters In A Culture Stacked Against Them
Posted on · Houstonian Bettina Elias Siegel talks about her new book Kid Food.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: Healthy Eating Habits For Kids, And A Rock Opera About Ann Richards (Oct. 30, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Coal companies leaving behind contaminated land, the changing politics of Fort Bend County, the week in politics, the challenges parents face in getting kids to eat healthy, and a rock opera celebrates the life of Ann Richards.
Houston Matters
How Did Children Fare In The Last Texas Legislature?
Posted on · Mandi Kimball of Children at Risk is pleased with the attention lawmakers gave children’s issues this past session.
Houston Matters
What Can Parents Do To Harness Their Children’s Musical Potential?
Posted on · Houston classical violinist Lauren Haley has written a book to help parents help their kids succeed at learning a musical instrument.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Regulation Violations At Exxon’s Baytown Facility, And 400 Years Of Slavery (Aug. 1, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Past environmental violation's at the Exxon Mobil facility in Baytown, advances in lung cancer detection and treatment, the 400th anniversary of African slaves arriving in what would become the United States, and helping harness kids' music potential.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2914: Charles Loring Brace
Posted on · Episode: 2914 Charles Loring Brace and the Orphan Trains Movement. Today, for the love of children.