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CHILDREN


โ€˜I canโ€™t stay quietโ€™: Jacksonville Sheriff vows to make arrests after 6 murders in less than a week, including 2 kids

As of right now, 90 people have been murdered in Jacksonville this year, and at least 25 children have been shot, according to News4JAX records.

Tips if you want your child to start lifting weights

Here is some advice if you want your child to get into a workout regimen of lifting weights, according to Childrenโ€™s Health.

JSO, family searching for young sisters who didnโ€™t return home from Westside park

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is searching Tuesday night for two children who didnโ€™t return home from a neighborhood park on the Westside.

Jill Biden uses art display to teach about military children

Jill Biden hopes a temporary art exhibit at the White House helps educate visitors about the lives of military children.

Germany launches plan to relax rigid family name system

Germanyโ€™s justice minister has launched plans to relax the countryโ€™s strict restrictions on family names โ€” for example, allowing couples to take double-barreled surnames and pass them on to their children.

Free camp offers sailing experience for young people with autism

A group of local children are getting the chance to hit the water in a one-of-a-kind sailing camp.

More than $80,000 raised during this yearโ€™s Wolfson Childrenโ€™s Challenge Telethon

With viewers help, News4JAX raised more than $80,000 during the 2023 Wolfson Childrenโ€™s Challenge Telethon.

Do video games have cognitive benefits for children?

A recent study found children who play video games for three hours a day or more seemed to have better impulse control and memory. That was compared to children who did not play video games.

Nassau County sheriff takes on role of Santa during โ€˜Shop with a Copโ€™

In Nassau County, 150 children Thursday evening each received $100 and got the chance to โ€œShop with a Cop.โ€

Local pediatrician warns parents about measles with cases on the rise nationwide

A Jacksonville pediatrician said Jacksonville is fortunate because measles is one of the more reportable diseases. But they say that doesnโ€™t mean we can slack off on immunizations because nationally we are seeing more cases.

Secret vaccinations help Zimbabwe mothers protect children

Church members in Zimbabwe are getting their children vaccinated against measles in secret amid a deadly outbreak.

Shake Look Touch books recalled due to choking hazard

Parents with young children should check their child's playroom to see if they have a book that was recalled due to a choking hazard.

How young is too young for mental health counseling?

Treatment can start as young as age two. Play therapy is helpful for kids three to five years old as dele Taylor says it helps young kids.

The price of school lunches is going up in some places -- and inflation isnโ€™t the only driving force

News4JAX spoke with an expert on the issue who says the expiration of a government waiver is also one of the main issues.

Local program takes โ€˜whole family approachโ€™ to leveling playing field for students

Episcopal Childrenโ€™s Services is trying to close the gap for minority students when it comes to reading. The organization starts working with babies, encouraging qualified families to enroll in quality early education programs.

Child drowned in apartment complex pool over the weekend

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is investigating after a child drowned in an apartment complex pool on Saturday night.

Start your child on the road to knowledge for $5 with this #1 rated learning app

Help make learning fun by introducing your children to Homer.

CDC issues alert about unusual cases hepatitis cases in kids

The CDC is asking physicians nationwide to be on the lookout for these unusual cases.

Mental Wellness Wednesday: Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month. Letโ€™s celebrate some strengths.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court Confirmation: Are you talking to your children about this historic moment?

How are you explaining this to your children?

Run for free ice cream!

Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk. The Kilwins Jacksonville Ice Cream Run benefits the local programs and services for children age birth to 7. The Kilwins run was started ten years ago by Dana and Vance Stallings to honor their daughter, Haley, who attended Clarke. All of the money raised for the 5K/1 mile walk-run benefits the local campus, and is the schoolโ€™s biggest annual fundraising event. Also known as the Coolest Family-Friendly Event in North Florida because all participants are rewarded with all-you-can-eat ice cream at the finish!

We want to see your kidsโ€™ Valentineโ€™s Day artwork!

There is nothing cuter than little-kid artwork, is there?

4 children die after intense fire rips through London home

Four children have died after fire ripped through a building in south London.

Pharmacies prepare to give COVID-19 vaccine to kids ages 5 to 11

Local pharmacies will begin vaccinating young children against COVID-19 this weekend.

Iconic Winnie the Pooh bridge can be all yours; set to go up for auction

Iconic Winnie the Pooh bridge can be all yours; set to go up for auction

Are you a fan of Winnie the Pooh, and you just so happen to have $80,000 lying around?

Florida deputies cleared in shootout with 2 runaway children

Florida deputies cleared in shootout with 2 runaway children

Officials say eight central Florida sheriffโ€™s deputies have been cleared of wrongdoing in a shootout with two children.

Troopers: Car hits, kills 10-year-old girl on bicycle

Troopers: Car hits, kills 10-year-old girl on bicycle

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 10-year-old girl was hit by a car as she was riding her bicycle across a Florida highway with several other children.

American Academy of Pediatrics says all children should be screened for potential heart-related issues

American Academy of Pediatrics says all children should be screened for potential heart-related issues

The American Academy of Pediatrics now says all children should be screened for potential heart-related issues, even if theyโ€™re not an athlete and particularly as they enter middle school.

You canโ€™t hear it enough: Donโ€™t leave a child in a hot car

You canโ€™t hear it enough: Donโ€™t leave a child in a hot car

As the temperatures start to climb, Cleveland Clinic Childrenโ€™s emergency medicine physician Purva Grover is reminding parents of how quickly life-threatening heat can build up in a parked car.

Simple reminders for children around water

Simple reminders for children around water

Water is a fun and cool place for children to enjoy summer but it can be dangerous.

Helping children prepare for a hurricane

Helping children prepare for a hurricane

Don't forget about the kids when preparing for a hurricane. Building a kit for kids will help pass the time duing an evacuation. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

Watchdog: US forced deported parents to leave kids behind

Watchdog: US forced deported parents to leave kids behind

A government watchdog says the Trump administration forced migrant parents to leave the United States without their children under its family separation policy.

FDA grants COVID-19 vaccine EUA for children 12-15

FDA grants COVID-19 vaccine EUA for children 12-15

Another group of Americans is now eligible to receive Pfizerโ€™s COVID-19 vaccine.

Columbia County children found safe, parents facing charges after Amber Alert issued

Columbia County children found safe, parents facing charges after Amber Alert issued

After a Florida Amber Alert was issued Wednesday evening for two children last seen in Lake City, authorities announced Thursday that the children had been found safe and their biological parents had been taken into custody.

Get your kids into a healthy sleep routine

Get your kids into a healthy sleep routine

Consumer Reports has some ideas that could help your kids sleep better during these uncertain times. Consumer Reports says a key to good sleep is the same for kids and adults. Set a sleep routine, which means going to bed and getting up at about the same time each day. It can boost the effect of sleep hormones like melatonin, especially if itโ€™s done in bright daylight in the morning! Blue light from screens can slow the production of your natural sleep hormones.

Volunteers with WithLove Charity drop off toys for children with life-threatening illnesses

Volunteers with WithLove Charity drop off toys for children with life-threatening illnesses

Volunteers with WithLove Charity on Monday dropped off toys for children with life-threatening illnesses at Wolfson Childrenโ€™s Hospital, Nemours and the Ronald McDonald House. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Volunteers with WithLove Charity on Monday dropped off toys for children with life-threatening illnesses at Wolfson Childrenโ€™s Hospital, Nemours and the Ronald McDonald House. Each year for the last eight years, the nonprofit has thrown a party to go with it but couldnโ€™t this year because of COVID-19 concerns. Still, WithLove Charity founder Taylor Scheibe, who is a cancer survivor herself, said she wanted to brighten the day of the children getting treatment. โ€œSo for me, itโ€™s most important to make sure these kids realize that theyโ€™re still kids, theyโ€™re so loved and theyโ€™re surrounded by so much support during this hard journey.โ€The organizationโ€™s next event is Valentineโ€™s Day.

Report: COVID infections among Florida children rising but hospitalizations remain low

Report: COVID infections among Florida children rising but hospitalizations remain low

Of those pediatric infections, state records show 975 have been hospitalized at some point, or roughly 1% of all children who have tested positive for the virus. Those pediatric hospitalizations are significantly smaller than the more than 56,000 adults who have been admitted for COVID-related complications. Ron DeSantis announced that schools would remain open despite COVID-19 infections rising statewide. Statewide data indicates the number of weekly pediatric infections dropped in early September as schools resumed in-person learning but began rising again in late November. Of the 18,994 Florida residents who have died from coronavirus, 9 were children, state records show.

7 extremely useful baby, kids items to swear by

7 extremely useful baby, kids items to swear by

Having a baby, and bringing that baby home from the hospital for the first time as a new parent, is a whirlwind.

These clues can help you determine if your child might need glasses
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These clues can help you determine if your child might need glasses

If youโ€™ve noticed your child is having a hard time concentrating at school or frequently has headaches at the end of the day, did you know poor eyesight may be to blame? An estimated 20% of children develop a refractive error โ€“ a type of eye problem that results in blurry vision โ€“ requiring glasses by adolescence. โ€œWhen the eyes do not see the same exact image, they cannot give the image to the brain correctly. โ€œAs an infant and young child, a light is used to see the red reflex to make sure it is equal,โ€ she said. A pediatrician can determine whether a child should see an eye specialist for a comprehensive eye exam.

โ€˜Sick monsterโ€™ arrested in murder of 2 Putnam County boys

โ€˜Sick monsterโ€™ arrested in murder of 2 Putnam County boys

โ€˜Sick monsterโ€™ arrested in murder of 2 Putnam County boysPublished: August 28, 2020, 6:37 pmSheriff says a hammer and a knife were used to kill boys, ages 12 and 14.

CDC will alert doctors to look out for syndrome in children that could be related to coronavirus

CDC will alert doctors to look out for syndrome in children that could be related to coronavirus

An informal panel of pediatricians organized by Boston Children's Hospital have dubbed the mysterious illness "Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Potentially Associated with COVID-19." Doctors will be asked to report cases to state and local health departments so that the CDC can learn about the syndrome. And Boston Children's Hospital spokeswoman Erin Tornatore told CNN Tuesday two children with the syndrome were hospitalized there, but neither was in intensive care. Dr. Jeffrey Burns, chief of critical care medicine at Boston Children's Hospital, coordinates the panel. Some children have only needed supportive care,โ€ Boston Childrenโ€™s Hospital said on its website.

All your favorite childrenโ€™s books, reimagined for the age of COVID

A mother of two mindlessly picked up a paintbrush in late March, and started painting the cover of one of the books she had read to her children earlier in the day -- and said she incorporated some โ€œcartoonifiedโ€ coronavirus themes, to try to make the situation less scary.

Families gather at State Capitol to remember missing children

Families gather at State Capitol to remember missing children

Families gather at State Capitol to remember missing childrenPublished: November 22, 2019, 11:18 pmTALLAHASSEE, Fla. โ€“ Each year at this time, families of missing children gather at the State Capitol, many knowing theyโ€™ll likely never see their loved ones again.

Outdoor play time can enhance children's sleep

Outdoor play time can enhance children's sleep

According to NWF Guide, young children and teens are losing anywhere from 10 to 14 hours of sleep a week. Research also demonstrates that natural, green settings are relaxing and calming for children, and yield other cognitive benefits. "More play time in natural settings can help kids get a high-quality night's sleep." To foster awareness and healthier amounts of pillow time, the NWF guide "Green Time for Sleep Time" offers parents helpful advice about improving sleeping habits by exposing children to more outdoor play time every day. NWF's parents guide advocates trimming down children's consumption of electronic entertainment and balancing it with some outdoor play time every day.

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