KIDS

The "love of my life" is now married to someone else and expecting, and it's hard to stop wishing the worst for them all.

Our children may not have been near the most recent school shooting (or the one before that, or the one before that), but they are still traumatized.

Save 20% off this charming Christmas countdown toy set inspired by The Mandalorian

Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children.

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

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

A spouse needing care and 'incapable of physical intimacy' leaves a letter-writer struggling with feelings of emptiness and resentment.

“This isn’t about turning kids into great musicians, but making them happy and better people.”

Copious amounts of candy is often synonymous with Halloween, but how much should your child really have?

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

All-star Russell Westbrook is gone, but Washington puts hope in new, solid players.

How are schools managing with Covid, a month into the new term?

Parenting in tough times is tough. Melissa Wenner Moyer, Dr. Traci Baxley and others offer some guidance.

Inquests have opened into the deaths of a woman and three children found dead at a house in Derbyshire.

There are preventative measures parents can take when it comes to inoculating their kids for these challenges, as well as other online situations that they will inevitably encounter.

I’m not always the best “get on the floor and play” kind of mom, but any time one of my kids wants to bring me a book, I’ll drop what I’m doing in favor of some cuddles and reading time.

The Pullman factory strike of 1894 that led to the establishment of Labor Day as a national holiday.

As many Americans get ready to head back to the office, some working parents are wondering who will watch their kids who have been with them while they worked from home during the pandemic. Adriana Diaz found one e-commerce company with a creative solution: make every day "take your child to work day."

The Concussion Legacy Foundation launched a campaign urging parents to keep kids away from tackle football until they're 14-years-old.

Waukesha is the only eligible district in Wisconsin that plans to opt out of the universal meal plan — a decision met with calls, petitions and rallies.

COVID-19 vaccine mandates are coming. The willfully unvaccinated are about to see their world shrink.

What students eat during the day could impact how well they perform in class.

The North Carolina camp teaches about race and helps kids open up about their own experiences.

The North Carolina camp teaches about race and helps kids open up about their own experiences.

Unlike the U.S., the Delta wave has not resulted in a higher number of children being admitted to the hospital in the U.K.

Taking your child to get an EKG is an unexpected new item on the back-to-school checklist pediatricians recommend parents to mark off immediately.

Right now, only 27% of Michigan kids aged 12-15 are fully vaccinated against COVID.

Right now, only 27% of Michigan kids aged 12-15 are fully vaccinated against COVID.

When Mom gets the signal, she’s there to pick up her kids.

Whether you’re stuck in the city or counting down the days to a summer road trip, we have a few expert-approved tips for exploring nearby nature

President Biden says kids under 12 may be able to get a COVID vaccine soon. Packaged muffins are recalled over a possible listeria contamination.

Stimulant drugs like Adderall and Ritalin are commonly given to kids with ADHD. But what happens when those kids grow up?

Help them find information from scientific, journalistic and governmental sources.

Labour is calling for the deadline to be extended amid fears that thousands could lose UK residency.

Many sick kids had to dream up new ideas after the pandemic made travel impossible.

You'd like your parents to babysit more. Instead, you get the silent treatment for forgetting to make a bed.

With Illinois reopened, some suburban Chicago parents want mask mandates in schools to be lifted.

Part of the issue is that the pandemic affected visas, and many camp counselors in the past have come from abroad.

The two kids in the car told police they were headed to the beach in California.

The two kids in the car told police they were headed to the beach in California.

Jax Library Summer Programs and Story Time Heats Up

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Randy Jordan surprised his two children after being deployed for nearly a year.

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Warri is a board game popular in Antigua which traces its origins back to Africa.

Parents want to share the happy news about where their kids are headed in the fall, particularly after a year filled with bad news. But it's important to follow your kid's lead on this one, experts say. "It’s their story to tell, not yours."

Vladimir Duthiers spoke to children living in suburban New York to hear their reaction after watching the Derek Chauvin trial and their reflections on the death of George Floyd.

Middle Kids return to Saturday Sessions after releasing their latest album, "Today We're The Greatest." The indie band from Australia came together in 2016 to rave reviews and even a shoutout from Elton John. The band joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to perform their song "Cellophane."

Middle Kids return to Saturday Sessions after releasing their latest album, "Today We're The Greatest." The indie band from Australia came together in 2016 to rave reviews and even a shoutout from Elton John. The band joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to perform their song "Stacking Chairs."

Middle Kids return to Saturday Sessions after releasing their latest album, "Today We're The Greatest." The indie band from Australia came together in 2016 to rave reviews and even a shoutout from Elton John. The band joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to perform their song "Questions."

Kids are joining the rising number of people suffering from long-term COVID-19 symptoms at an alarming rate. The National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now studying what exactly a case of long-haul COVID-19 means for children and adults as more mysteries of the virus unfold. David Begnaud reports.

More than 68 million people, or about 20% of adults in the U.S., are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But with infection rates on the rise there are new questions about what it might take for the country to push past the pandemic. Michael George has the latest.

“We’ve got to intervene with these kids, there’s no question, and we’ve got to get them back in school,” Lightfoot said. “I’ve spent a lot of time talking to folks who are directly involved, particularly in the juvenile courts, and it’s very clear to me we’ve got to do much more. We’ve got to bring in the entire ecosystem of folks from the courts to the prosecutors, also the social service organizations that do work supporting these young people. But we’ve got to bring the message right to the young people, meet them where they are, and let them know that if they decide to go in this direction, to rob someone at gunpoint no less, that we have to and we will hold them accountable.”

“Their younger kids, ages 18 to 50, are basically devoting hours of time a day to trying to get appointments for their parents,” Bloomgarden said. “I think it would be really nice to have a more equitable system where you didn’t have to try to play all these games because it’s really going to weed out people who can’t do this.”

“We’re going to start up (Wednesday) with boys swimming, just start getting back in the pool,” he said. “Some of the kids have been working on their own at YMCAs or whatever pool was available to them. Wednesday will be the first time we’ve had anyone swimming in our pool since Nov. 20.

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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 it’s done in bright daylight in the morning! Blue light from screens can slow the production of your natural sleep hormones.

“Whether it was kids, a coach that needed something for their kids or the coach needed something for personal reasons, you could count on him to get involved and try to help you out where he could,” Carter said, adding that losing Kirksey was “like taking a little chink out of the armor” of local coaching associations.

13-year-old raises nearly $6,000 for kids in need 13-year-old Jaxson Turner started his own charity - Never Too Young To Care - and he's proving just that. For Christmas, Turner raised $6,000 to buy gifts for kids in need, because he knows how great it is to see presents under the tree.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Firefighters and the one and only Jaxson de Ville of the Jaguars went for a visual visit with the kids at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in downtown Jacksonville. It was all to cheer up the kids who are hospitalized while they battle cancers and other serious illnesses. Jaxson DeVille is getting ready to ladder up with @jfrdjax to visit the kiddos at Wolfson Children’s Hospital @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/LVZZdjJ8BA — WJXT4 EmilyBoyer (@Wjxt4EmilyBoyer) October 12, 2020Keeping in-line with pandemic precautions for people who are immunocompromised, firefighters hoisted Jaxson de Ville onto the fire ladder truck and waved to the kids through the window. Their smiles are ear to ear, and it’s so important we provide them these opportunities just to be kids, especially during treatment," said Vice President of Patient Care Services Cicely Brooks said. After the window visit, the kids were given ice-cream sandwiches.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – What goes better with an after-school snack than a visit to space? Space After School, a new program from Virtual Camp KSC will bring all the wonder and excitement of space exploration into the comfort and safety of homes nationwide when it launches on October 19. Brought to participants live from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space After School, a five-day program, will be offered at three times each day. During the program, campers will engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities, perfect for elementary school age students. For more information and to register for Space After School, visit www.kennedyspacecenter.com .

But if you’re in need of more ideas, how about this one: Have you tried taking your kid golfing? Depending on which part of the country you golf, other wildlife such as deer and alligators can also easily be present on a golf course. On a side note, you don’t have to have your kid hit EVERY shot. Golf courses know the value of introducing the game to youngsters, and thus, will often offer heavy discounts for kids to play, if they even charge them at all for a round. Some golf courses also will offer discounts for families who want to play.

We are all socially distancing by staying home more, postponing hair appointments, graduations and family gatherings and telecommuting to work. Well-child visits during the first two years of life help parents and pediatricians track the childs growth and neurologic development at an age when they cant communicate with us. The AAP recommends that well-child care should continue in person, especially during the first 24 months of life when we are vaccinating and building the childs immunity to easily transmitted diseases. Cars have become the new waiting rooms, and you will receive a phone call when its your childs turn to be seen. Parents are encouraged to contact their primary care offices and ask what they recommend, including what COVID-19 safeguards they have implemented.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. All children regardless of where they live will be able to get free meals for the rest of the summer, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced on Wednesday. The waiver allows local partners to continue serving free meals. Typically, USDA funded summer meals sites are limited to low income areas. As our nation reopens and people return to work, it remains critical our children continue to receive safe, healthy, and nutritious food," Secretary Perdue said. This nationwide flexibility ensures Americas kids will continue to be fed this summer.Click here to find a location near you.

If it goes off as planned, this will mark the first mission involving astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011. Still, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken has said he and Doug Hurley are “really comfortable” with the risks. So you’re making educated guesses, at best.”It seems there’s just more uncharted territory when it comes to space travel. “The first astronauts really started out as test pilots,” Garfinkle said. But assuming this launch goes well, “It would be great for kids to see a successful, triumphant moment of science,” Fink said.

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Nat Geo for KidsSite address: www.kids.nationalgeographic.comWhat it does: Kids learn about geography and fascinating animals. Into the BookSite address: www.reading.ecb.orgWhat it does: Through playing games, kids can practice reading strategies. SuessvilleSite address: www.seussville.comWhat it does: Allows kids to hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends, all while playing games and reading. PBS KidsSite address: www.pbs.orgWhat it does: Kids can learn while hanging out with their favorite PBS characters. Highlights KidsSite address: www.highlightskids.comWhat it does: Allows kids to read, play games, learn random facts and do activities such as crafts and recipes.

Barbie is getting closer to being eligible to collect Social Security. Monday is officially recognized as the iconic doll’s birthday, and it appears Barbie is aging like fine wine after six decades of existence. Barbie dolls are still a staple for kids to play with and even for adults to collect, so Monday’s National Barbie Day will give people another chance to celebrate Barbie and all of her friends, who have come into our homes and hearts for so long now. If you’re a Barbie fan, or even if you’re just curious to learn more about her, try your hand at the quiz below.