Oct 21 Watch 6:12 A child psychologist's advice for talking with kids about the Israel-Hamas war By Yasmeen Sami Alamiri, Casey Kuhn Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, news and social media have been filled with horrific images and stories of civilians killed, wounded and taken hostage. This information can be especially tough for kids to digest. Duke University child psychologist… Continue watching
Aug 06 Moms lose more sleep than dads during the school year, researchers find By Todd Jones, Benjamin Cowan, Jeff Swigert, The Conversation Parents spend more time actively engaged with their kids – such as helping with homework or reading together – during the school year than during summer. But the difference is almost three times greater for moms than for dads. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 6:22 The traumatic effects of violence on Sudan's children fleeing deadly conflict By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn At least 860 people have died and more than half a million have fled Sudan, where fighting between government forces and a rival paramilitary faction is entering its eleventh week. As control of Sudan hangs in the balance, so do… Continue watching
Jun 22 UN puts Russian forces on blacklist for killing children in Ukraine By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a new report to the Security Council that he is "appalled" by the high number of "grave violations" against children in Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 7:31 UNICEF leader discusses the devastating impact wars are having on children By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi A report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund contains an appalling statistic. Each day, 20 children are killed or maimed in conflicts around the world. Thousands more have been abducted, recruited into armed conflicts and subjected to sexual violence… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 6:57 Miles-long freight trains cause problems for communities near railroad crossings By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas Freight trains are getting longer in the U.S. with some stretching for two or three miles. Longer trains allow for more goods to move more efficiently, lowering fuel costs for the railroads. But these trains, especially when they stall, are… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 7:51 Judy Blume on new film adaptation of her classic 'Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret' By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Just say the title, "Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and many will respond with a knowing smile and a memory of what was a formative book for young people beginning in the 1970s. Now, the novel by Judy… Continue watching
Apr 09 Ukraine brings home 31 children who were taken to Russia during the war By Associated Press The head of a Ukrainian rescue organization said Saturday that the organization has brought back 31 children from Russia, where they had been taken during the war. Continue reading
Jan 19 Flavored cannabis marketing criticized for targeting children By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 6:38 Recent shootings involving children raise concerns over their access to guns By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Dorothy Hastings In the last few weeks, the country has seen several harrowing events where very young children have had access to loaded guns and in two cases, shot themselves or others. It’s again raised questions about the responsibilities of adult gun… Continue watching