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October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

Fall Respiratory Virus Vaccines: What pregnant people need to know

(Family Features) Fall brings cooler days and more time indoors. This makes it easier for viruses like influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)...

by Staff

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Education Family Lifestyle News

6 steps to help teens plan financially for the future

Family Features For teenagers, retirement may seem like a lifetime away, but it’s never too early to start saving for the future. Because financial habits...

by Staff

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The rise of virtual Pre-K

Niyoka McCoy, Ed.D., Special to NNPA If you catch a glimpse of 4- and 5-year-olds attending a virtual pre-k classroom, you may witness a chorus...

by Staff October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Parents choosing online learning for small kids.

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Go meatless on Mondays to carry family nutrition into fall

(Family Features) Getting back into a routine during the fall can be a struggle. Consider a schedule that dedicates more nights to long-term wellness with...

by Staff October 7, 2024October 8, 2024

Family Health & Wellness National News

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 101: What every student-athlete should know

(Family Features) You may find it difficult to wrap your mind around the idea of an energetic student-athlete with a cardiac diagnosis. Heart conditions may...

by Staff October 6, 2024October 8, 2024

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HALLOWEEN AT THE BOOSEUM!Spooky fun awaits at Children’s Museum Houston

Calling all boos, ghouls, and little monsters! Children’s Museum Houston stirs up a cauldron-full of frightfully fun activities as it transforms into the BOOseum just...

by Staff October 3, 2024October 7, 2024

Education Family Lifestyle National News

Is your child going to kindergarten a year from now?: Make the move together

Submitted by: Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, courtesy NNPA Congratulations, your child is going to kindergarten a year from now! Making the...

by Staff September 28, 2024September 29, 2024

Education Family National News

Head Start is a jump start for women’s economic security

By: Christian F. Nunes, MBA, MS, LCSW (courtesy of NNPA) Since 1964, the Head Start program has been a lifeline for generations of women and...

by Staff September 22, 2024September 22, 2024

Community Education Family

Focus on Hurricane Preparedness: Win a Generator or Power Supply!

By: LaDonna Weems Hurricane season is upon us, and your Houston Public Library is here to help you stay powered up during a storm! This...

by Staff August 28, 2024August 30, 2024

Education Family News Sports World

The Paris Olympics is a winner for providing child care

Written by: First Five Years Fund There have been many memorable moments from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Steve, the Pommel Horse guy. Snoop...

by Staff August 13, 2024August 15, 2024

Education Family News

What every Black child needs in the world

By: NNPA NEWSWIRE The National Black Child Development Institute is the only national organization focused solely on the unique attributes and needs of Black children,...

by Staff August 1, 2024August 11, 2024

Education Family National News

Report unveils puberty’s role in intensifying racial bias against Black children

By: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA A new report from Psychology Today has revealed how puberty exacerbates racial bias against Black children, with the study’s author highlighting the...

by Staff July 27, 2024August 2, 2024