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SNOW FOX | Additional business, child care and church closings/delays for Jan. 26-27
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Mathieu Lehanneur On Turning Science Into Emotional Design
From childhood influences to global recognition, Paris-based Mathieu Lehanneur, one of France’s leading designers, reveals how curiosity and experimentation drive his singular approach.
FYI BR: French cinema on LPB and 100 Strong Baton Rouge nonprofits
Knock Knock Children’s Museum’s I Have A Dream Day
Here's how 'shared decision making' for childhood vaccines could limit access
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new approach to six shots that were formerly given routinely will introduce new hurdles for getting kids immunized. And it could have a chilling effect on doctors.
William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89
His containment strategy helped wipe out the disease in the 1970s, one of the world’s greatest public health triumphs. He also led the C.D.C. and promoted childhood vaccination worldwide.
SNOW FOX | Additional business, child care and church closings/delays for Jan. 25-27
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Idol winner Abi Carter headlines first week of BNP Paribas Open entertainment
The annual BNP Paribas Open Family Day will return on Saturday, February 28 as families with children of all ages can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of interactive clinics, player appearances, live music, and more activities to kick off the fortnight in Tennis Paradise.
Health groups sue EPA over insecticide that causes testicular damage in rats
Groups say EPA did not adequately consider adverse health effects to children when it approved the pesticide
Feds drop effort to get trans patients' records from LA children's hospital
After families sued, the Justice Department agreed to withdraw its subpoena for personal and medical information of transgender patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Advocates called it a "fishing expedition" without evidence of wrongdoing.
Saginaw family turns children’s pretend food truck into thriving taco business
The family-run business started out serving only their beloved tamales. Sis-N-Bros Tacos has since morphed into food truck and a vendor at SVRC Marketplace with an expanded menu of Mexican favorites.
The hidden health impact of growing up with ADHD traits
A large, decades-long study suggests that signs of ADHD in childhood may have consequences that extend well beyond school and behavior. Researchers followed nearly 11,000 people from childhood into midlife and found that those with strong ADHD traits at age 10 were more likely to experience multiple physical health problems and health-related disability by their mid-40s.
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
SCSU Athletics & Recreation To Host National Girls & Women In Sports Day On Saturday, Feb. 21
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Southern Connecticut State University Athletics has announced that the 2026 National Girls and Women in Sports Day will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at James Moore Field House. Registration for the event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at James Moore Field House. Participants will then take part in a variety of sports at clinic stations from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Each child in attendance will receive a free t-shirt and lunch. This year's event is supported by Official Sponsor Connecticut Orthopaedics.
Good old-fashioned snow day may be healthy for kids, doctors say: 'Permission to unplug'
As New York City's Mamdani says there will be no traditional snow days amid an upcoming major winter storm, doctors stress the benefits of old-fashioned snow days for kids.
California's largest pediatric healthcare system to halt transgender care amid Trump admin threats
Rady Children’s Health, the largest pediatric healthcare system in California, will stop providing gender-affirming medical care to transgender youth amid pressure from the federal government.
Why it Matters: Ohio hopes the Science of Reading boosts student literacy rates
The Science of Reading isn’t a single program or philosophy. It’s based on decades of scientific research that explains how children develop reading and writing skills, and why some kids struggle.
How a local family built a fast-growing play business
A Denham Springs couple is turning a personal parenting need into a fast-growing local business, 225 writes. Lacie and Tyler Edwards opened The Play District, a child-sized, sponsor-backed play village designed to give families a place to get out of the house and let kids explore through imaginative, hands-on play. Located in a former gym […]
How Investors Evaluate Early-Stage Science
An inside look at how investors assess scientific discoveries for commercial viability and their potential to become new treatments.
David Beckham explains why his Bank of America sports deal isn't your traditional sponsorship
From East London to global success, David Beckham teams up with Bank of America to give children opportunities that he says he was "lucky" to have had.
SNOW FOX | Additional business, child care and church closings/delays for Jan. 24 & 25
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House budget panel eyes SNAP changes and their effect on state budget
The Department of Children and Families is being tight-lipped about how much more Florida may have to spend to provide food benefits in 2028.
Childhood ADHD Linked To Health Problems In Middle Age
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Childhood ADHD can set a person up to have poor health in middle age, a new study says. People with ADHD traits at age 10 are likely to have chronic illness and disability at age 46, researchers reported Jan. 21 in JAMA ...
TN House expands adult entertainment restrictions: 'A common sense step' Todd says
Rep. Chris Todd explains Tennessee House of Representatives' move to pass legislation expanding protections for children against exposure to adult entertainment.
Advocacy group urges immigration policy overhaul to protect Texas children's mental health
An advocacy group, Children at Risk, raised concerns on Wednesday about a mental health crisis among Texas children, attributing it to immigration enforcement p
This Mom Quit Corporate and Started an ‘Accidental’ 8-Figure Business Above Her Garage — Here’s Her Underrated Secret for Explosive Success
Stacey Fraser saw serious white space in the childrenswear market.
Can leucovorin treat autism? History says, probably not
Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's little evidence the drug will help.
Oregon business owner gets prison for laundering drug money to Mexico
Mother of three children, all U.S. citizens, now faces deportation after using her La Popular stores to transfer millions in drug proceeds.
Napa County child confirmed to have measles in county's first case since 2012
Lindsay Clancy’s husband sues mental health providers, accuses them of overmedicating Duxbury mother prior to killings
If Lindsay Clancy had received adequate care, the suit alleges, “it is more likely than not that Patrick and Lindsay's children would still be alive today.”
Science Lesson Plan on Peanut Allergy Trends in Children
Peanut allergies have plummeted in children, a recent study shows.
New poll: Florida voters draw the line on school vaccine mandates
Voters overwhelmingly support keeping school vaccine requirements to protect children statewide.
In Good Health: What We Know About ADHD : 1A
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects tens of millions of people in the U.S.About one in nine children and one in 16 adults have ADHD. That’s according to an analysis from the nonprofit Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or CHADD.As researchers learn more about the brain and its complexities, they’re also gaining new insights into what the condition looks like across different ages, genders, and races.In recent years, more adults — especially women — are being diagnosed than ever before. In this installment of our series “In Good Health,” we focus on ADHD – from symptoms, to diagnoses, to treatments.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Childhood ADHD linked to midlife physical health problems
People who have ADHD traits at age 10 are more likely than those without such traits to have physical health problems and to report physical health-related disability at age 46, according to a study led ...
3rd child with measles in Virginia visited health care facilities in Woodbridge, Falls Church
A young child who lives in Northern Virginia has tested positive for measles, marking the third case in the state this month, according to health officials.
Young entrepreneurs turn creativity into business at children’s markets
The Children’s Entrepreneur Market features products made and sold by kids. It gives young people between 5 and 17 hands-on experiences in business.
In Good Health: What we know about ADHD
About one in nine children and one in 16 adults have ADHD.
Should Kids Play Contact Sports?
According to the latest data from the National Survey of Children’s Health, about 55% of U.S. kids play organized sports. These include low-contact sports, such as tennis and swimming, which don’t require physical contact between players. They also include high-contact…
Should Kids Play Contact Sports?
The National Survey of Children’s Health says that about 55% of U.S. kids play organized sports. These include low-contact sports, such as tennis and swimming, which don’t require physical contact between players. They also include high-contact sports, such as football…
Saturday Science: Building Community Through STEM Exploration Uptown
Since 2017, Saturday Science at Columbia University has engaged nearly 10,000 local children and their families through scientific exploration.
Meta Seeks to Bar Mentions of Mental Health—and Zuckerberg’s Harvard Past—From Child Safety Trial
The trial starts soon in New Mexico’s case against Meta—and the company is pulling out all the stops to protect its reputation.
Another Virginia child comes down with measles after travel abroad
The Virginia Department of Health reported Tuesday evening that another child has come down with the highly contagious illness after traveling internationally.
Police address concerns after teenagers were seen walking along road near Spooky Nook
Police confirmed they were called to the area of Spooky Nook Road and Route 283 Monday afternoon after reports of children walking along 283 West to reach the complex.
Museum adopts new leadership model
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS Denver News: The board of the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus has voted unanimously to adopt a co-CEO leadership model that positions the organization as a national innovator among cultural institutions embracing this forward-thinking approach. Effective this month, Mike Yankovich, who has served as president and chief executive officer […]
Kevin O'Leary Says 'Marriage Is A Business' and 'Your First Kid Is Money'—Even After The Real Kids Arrive, 'Money Never Leaves The Table'
Some people fall in love over candlelight. ‘Share Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary says you should fall in love over a calculator. In a post on X, O'Leary stripped marriage down to its bottom line: "The first child you have together is called MONEY." He said money shows up early—on the second date, the third date, and every day after. Even when the real kids arrive, he says, "money never leaves the table." And if you pretend it's not there? "Seven years later you're divorced." It's not just a clever
Ukrainian tennis player asks sporting world to ‘protect children and women’ at Australian Open
Oleksandra Oliynykova used her news conference after defeat to Madison Keys to speak about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Health experts say children remain highest risk group for flu
Lawsuit contests RFK Jr.’s new vaccine guidance for children
Several public health organizations accused the health secretary of packing a key advisory committee with vaccine skeptics, arguing its latest guidance should be voided.
S.C. 10-year-olds turn lemonade stand into business venture
Two 10-year-olds have turned a traditional childhood lemonade stand into a business venture to fund their future goals.
Hometown Health: VDH reporting first pediatric flu-related death, GLP 1’s reducing cancer risk, and taking away the excuse of cold weather for not exercising
The department says the child was preschool aged living in the eastern region of Virginia.
Ten-year-olds turn lemonade stand into business venture
Two 10-year-olds have turned a traditional childhood lemonade stand into a business venture to fund their future goals.
The Power of Play!: Helping Kids Build Healthy Habits Early
Cone Health Play! welcomes children 4 months to 3 years old for parent-child classes and independent activities designed to meet kids where they are developmentally.
What happened after the Trump administration upended childhood vaccine planning
Pediatricians say they’re fielding more questions from confused parents and finding some even more determined to vaccinate their children.
The curse of children swearing
Only half of parents believe swearing is never okay for children. 1 in 4 parents say their child swears occasionally or frequently. 2 in 3 parents claim children learn swear words from friends or classmates. One-third of parents think their child swears to fit in with other kids.
‘SNL’: Finn Wolfhard’s ‘Stranger Things’ Costars Crash Monologue
Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin joined him as he insisted he was no longer a child star.
New children's museum executive director, law firms announce fresh batches of partners
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
Timothy Busfield's wife Melissa Gilbert, 'Thirtysomething' costars offer 75 letters of support amid sex abuse claims
As Timothy Busfield faces charges of child sex abuse, his wife, Melissa Gilbert, and former 'Thirtysomething' costars are standing by him in a new filing that includes 75 letters of support: 'Tim has the strongest moral compass of any human.'
Fifth child in Mass. dies of flu; officials urge caution
107 adults have also died from flu-related issues.
Dozens protest UW-Health decision on gender-affirming care
MADISON (WKOW) -- Several dozen people protested UW-Health’s recent decision to stop providing gender-affirming care for patients under 18 outside The American Family Children's Hospital on Friday.
Business owner, former correctional officer charged with assault of child
Codey Houdek, 32, is charged with three counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child under 13.
Has flu peaked in your state yet? CDC reports declining cases
Even as doctor visits and hospitalizations from the flu decreased, an additional 15 children died last week. Doctors caution that some states may not have peaked yet.
Colorado health leaders encourage parents to stick with full set of childhood vaccines
Colorado medical experts and UCHealth providers continue to recommend the full child vaccine schedule despite recent CDC guideline changes.
Milwaukee residents' health affected by housing, income, education
The health department will focus on five priority health concerns – chronic disease, maternal and child health, mental health, substance use disorder, and violence and injury prevention – in the coming years.
Polis delivers final state address to Colorado legislature
Watch live here. Gov. Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outlined his agenda for this year’s legislative session, with a focus on housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He expectedly touted his accomplishments in the last seven years, as well as spelled […]
Polis to deliver final state address to Colorado legislature
Watch here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyifKnLhTJo Gov. Jared Polis will deliver his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outline his agenda for this year’s legislative session, notably in the areas of housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He is also expected to tout his accomplishments in the last […]
“Crushing” healthcare choice: College for one child or insulin for another
A mother in rural Georgia is among millions facing a health insurance crisis as Obamacare subsidies expire, costs skyrocket and Republicans oppose extensions.
‘Callous and cruel:’ Mass. agencies reeling from $1.9 billion Trump cuts to addiction, mental health grants
The canceled funding imperils scores of programs that serve children and other vulnerable populations.
Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has made abrupt and sweeping cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs across the country in a move that advocates said will jeopardize the lives of…
Child, teenager die of flu-related illness in Lucas County, Health Department says
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has confirmed two flu-related deaths in Lucas County, according to a press release.
Iron Age teeth reveal the hidden lives of ancient Italians
Their teeth hold tales of childhood nutritional stress.
5 Infectious Diseases to Watch in 2026
New Year’s optimism often spurs pledges of healthier choices, but reasons for pessimism about America’s health this year persist. Childhood vaccination rates are on the decline, and school vaccination requirement exemptions are on the rise – fostering more opportunities for dangerous infectious ...
Did N.J. just take control of your children’s health? What the ‘vaccine bill’ actually does.
The changes come amid heightened debate on the federal level.
Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to New Mexico authorities after being sought on child sex abuse charges
Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.
Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
His apprehension comes after authorities in Albuquerque issued a warrant for his arrest on Jan. 9 on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse
Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
His apprehension comes after authorities in Albuquerque issued a warrant for his arrest on Jan. 9 on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse
'Big Science, Small Pod' podcast: What makes seizures start?
Neurobiologist Matthew Weston explains what happens in the brain during seizures and how his lab is researching their genetic roots to help develop new treatments for children.
Medical Groups Will Try to Block Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
The groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say the C.D.C.’s revised vaccine schedule is not based on scientific evidence and will harm the public.
UW Health, Children's Wisconsin pausing gender-affirming care for patients under 18
MADISON (WKOW) — UW Health said it is pausing some gender-affirming care due to recent actions taken by the federal government.
Tuesday Dots: Bearing Fruit
Laid back in an old saloon, with a peso in my handWatchin’ flies and children on the streetAnd I catch a glimpse of black-eyed Dots who giggle when I smileThere’s a little Dot who wants to shine my feet
Imbroto Announces Toddler Sports Program for Winter
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Lou Imbroto announced today that the Toddler Sports Program will return this winter, beginning February 10th. This 6-week program offers sports classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center for children ages 3 and 4. “The Town’s Toddler Sports Program is a fantastic way to teach your toddler the fundamentals of sports in…
How a meniscal transplant made me a Boston sports fan
Ashley was 10 when she became the youngest person to receive a meniscal transplant and was able to walk again.
Scientists discover how the uterus knows when to push during childbirth
Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure and stretch sensors in uterine muscles and surrounding nerves work together to trigger coordinated contractions. When these sensors are disrupted, contractions weaken and delivery slows. The discovery helps explain stalled labor—and could one day lead to better ways to manage childbirth.
Childhood Oral Health: An Overlooked Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Adults
Poor oral health during childhood is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease during adulthood, especially when disease is severe or worsened over time.
Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positive
A baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination is the first person in Georgia this year to contract measles.
Children's Wisconsin, UW Health stop providing gender-affirming treatments for minors
Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health have stopped providing gender-affirming care treatments to minors, citing recent federal policy changes.
Children's, UW Health halt gender health care for minors
The decision to pause health care for minors going through gender transition comes less than a month after RFK Jr. announced new restrictions.
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children’s health programs as lawsuit continues
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification of disabilities in young children.
A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues
The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children's health programs as lawsuit continues
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification of disabilities in young children.
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children's health programs as lawsuit continues
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics
Judge Orders HHS to Restore Funding for Children's Health Programs as Lawsuit Continues
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification of disabilities in young children. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington,
Voices: A new rural health care grant isn’t enough. Utah’s children deserve better.
“Accepting deep Medicaid cuts while celebrating a limited rural grant sends the wrong message and puts families at risk,” writes Moe Hickey, Executive Director of Voices for Utah Children, in an op-ed.
Legislative Session preview: Shevrin Jones prioritizes fleet of people-focused proposals
His priorities range from ensuring continuity in health care and banning discrimination based on hairstyles to protecting schoolchildren from violence.
Misguided overtime law hampers Colorado agriculture
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 sets federal standards for employees including minimum wage, child labor and overtime. Agricultural workers have been largely exempted from the overtime requirements because during key portions of the growing season, there is a small window of time that requires more hours and more labor than the majority of […]
MU Health Care ambulances earn certification to carry children of any age
All MU Health Care ambulances are now certified for pediatric transport with specialized equipment and staff training.
The diseases RFK Jr. says children don’t need to be routinely vaccinated for
American kids are no longer routinely being recommended shots against hepatitis A, meningitis, rotavirus and the flu.
Cassidy on RFK Jr. vaccine schedule change: ‘Let’s just take care of people and move beyond your ideology’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) expressed further frustration Sunday with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changing the childhood vaccine schedule. The CDC, overseen by Health and Hum…
Inside Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Public Health Policies
At the start of the new year, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services formally recommended fewer vaccines for American children and offered a new approach to nutrition with a revamped food pyramid. So what does it all mean for public health police in the United States? NBC’s Anne Thompson reports in this week’s Sunday Focus.
Wisconsin youth mental health report reviews findings from 2025
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health released its 2025 review, presenting its findings on the current state of youth mental health in Wisconsin.
He ‘made Madison a better place’: Leaders reflect on Frautschi’s legacy
Leaders of the Boys & Girls Club, UW-Madison, Madison Children’s Museum and Overture Center reflect on how Jerry Frautschi’s gifts changed the city.
Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico
The acts allegedly occurred on the set of "The Cleaning Lady," a TV series Busfield directed and acted in