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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: The Best Family-Friendly Restaurants In Houston
Posted on · Local food writers discuss their favorite restaurants for dining with kids and families.
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Full Show: Disaster Funds Favor The Rich, And Lowering Blood Alcohol Limits (March 5, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: How federal disaster money favors the rich, the pros and cons of lowering the legal blood alcohol limit, Children at Risk's annual Growing Up In Houston report, and developing the city’s image as an arts and culture destination.
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Adventure Playgrounds Put Kids In Charge Of How They Play And Create
Posted on · As Houston prepares to host a conference on the concept of "playwork," we visit a local adventure playground to learn more.
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Full Show: Future Transit Projects, And Adventure Playgrounds (Feb. 12, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The debate over hiring more prosecutors, planning to meet our future mass transit needs, adventure playgrounds, and novelist Ann Weisgarber.
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Investigation: Nearly 90 Texas Children Died In Day Care Over The Past Decade
Posted on · The investigative report also found that more than 450 children were sexually abused in day cares across the state.