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.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2337: Frank Hornby
Posted on · Episode: 2337 Frank Hornby and his Meccano sets — still there, over a century later. Today, arts, crafts and Meccano sets.
Town Square
Understanding Adoption
Posted on · Adopting a child can be very rewarding but it can also be a very long and complicated process for many potential parents. Here’s what you should know before you decide if it’s right for you.
Health & Science
Health experts say there has been a decline in vaccinations among kids in Texas
Posted on · Reasons for the decline in vaccinations include lack of access to healthcare, parents not wanting to take their children to the pediatrician in fear of their kids becoming sick, and misinformation.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2221: Jaywalking
Posted on · Episode: 2221 Who owns the streets: the invention of jaywalking. Today, who owns the streets.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1563: Toys
Posted on · Episode: 1563 Looking back at the impact of toys. Today, we play with toys.
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.
Town Square
CDC recommends vaccines for children ages 5-11
Posted on · News of the vaccine arrives on the heels of a dark milestone. As of today, the US has surpassed 750,000 COVID deaths.
Health & Science
CDC recommends Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11
Posted on · Kids ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get Pfizer's low-dose COVID vaccine. CDC director Rochelle Walensky agreed with a unanimous decision of a team of advisers that the benefits outweigh the risks.
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%.
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.