Health & Science
The number of Texas kids hospitalized with COVID-19 nearly tripled in 2 weeks
Posted on · The number of pediatric hospitalizations is lower than its September peak, but it indicates increased risk for kids in recent weeks.
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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.
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.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: Halloween Grosstopia | Mockingbird And Armadillo
Posted on · How to make a gross and slimy Halloween complete!
News
Kids In Exchange For Deportation: Detained Migrants Say They Were Told They Could Get Kids Back On Way Out Of U.S.
Posted on · In a detention center near Houston, an asylum seeker from Honduras said he agreed to sign a voluntary removal order from the U.S. after federal officials promised to reunite him with his 6-year-old daughter.
Press
Winners of 2018 Houston Public Media PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Posted on · Four local children in grades K-3 from Houston and Sugar Land win first place.
News
Military Seeks To Limit Congress On Fixing Child Sex Assault
Posted on · Reports of sexual violence among kids on U.S. military bases and at Pentagon-run schools are getting lost in a dead zone of justice
News
How To Find A School Your Kids Will Love (And That You Will, Too)
Posted on · As a parent, how can you tell if a school is good? An education expert, known for his wildly popular TED talk, is out with a new book that helps parents navigate the choices
News
UPDATE: More Than One Gunman Involved In Shooting That Left Two Children Wounded, HPD Says
Posted on · Mayor Turner urges the public to help investigators and assures these incidents will not be the "new normal" in Houston
Houston Matters
‘Commander Mark’ Still Teaching Kids To Draw
Posted on · Mark Kistler of Tomball taught kids how to draw in 3D on his public television series The Secret City, and he's still at it today.
Technology
WATCH: Facebook Launches Parent-Controlled Messenger App For Kids
Posted on · Facebook is rolling out a brand new chat app that lets kids communicate with friends and family in a safe environment
News
YouTube Faces Increased Criticism That It’s Unsafe For Kids
Posted on · Many videos on the site feature popular characters in upsetting and violent situations, and some videos of children have attracted pedophilic comments. YouTube says it is toughening its approach
Features
Deciding At What Age To Give A Kid A Smartphone
Posted on · A nonprofit focused on kids and technology, says rather than considering the age of a child, focus on maturity
News
New Study Finds That 4.2 Million Kids Experience Homelessness Each Year
Posted on · Those numbers are growing: About half of the youth who dealt with homelessness, experienced it for the first time, according to the study. Schools are often at the front line of this issue
News
How Harvey-Affected Kids In Jail Or On Probation Are Getting Help In Houston
Posted on · Dozens of minors in jail or on probation in Harris County are facing new hurdles after Hurricane Harvey. A local nonprofit is expanding to help youth in the criminal justice system who've lost everything in the storm.