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Wichita students develop campaign to teach kids, teens about Internet safety
Sun, 27 May 2012 16:21:03 -0700
To illustrate the power of the Internet — and the fact that what you say or do online can have far-reaching consequences — Alex Wespi likes to tell kids about a little tweet that caused a big uproar.
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Friend groups may encourage kids to be more active
Sun, 27 May 2012 21:34:45 -0700
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids in after-school programs often increase their own physical activity if they make friends who run and jump around more than they do, a new study from Tennessee has found. Though not completely surprising, that finding could be important as parents, after-school teachers and camp counselors try to encourage youngsters to move more and head-off obesity before it ...
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Kids' friends influence physical activity levels
Mon, 28 May 2012 10:36:52 -0700
Children may be more physically active when their friends run and jump more, too, say U.S. researchers looking for ways to prevent obesity.
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Canseco returning to Ottawa
Mon, 28 May 2012 10:01:38 -0700
Jose Canseco liked Ottawa so much, he's decided to come back. The former American League MVP slugger will put on a batting camp for kids and teens in late June.
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Can kids be sent home right after appendectomy?
Fri, 25 May 2012 14:19:33 -0700
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most children and teens getting their appendix removed could probably go home on the same day they have surgery without facing an increased risk of complications, a new study suggests. Researchers at Miami Children's Hospital tested the theory on more than 200 pediatric appendectomy cases, and the kids who went home after surgery had about the same rates of ...
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Kids Boost Activity Level When Around Active Friends
Mon, 28 May 2012 04:57:56 -0700
Children with more-active friends tend to raise their own levels of physical activity, according to a new study.
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Free summer meals for kids, teens slated
Fri, 25 May 2012 19:19:44 -0700
Hutchinson USD 308 will offer again this summer free meals for anyone age 18 and under. No reservati ...
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Rocket21 and National Geographic Channel Announce Photo Contest to Encourage Kids to Explore the Beauty of Nature in ...
Fri, 25 May 2012 14:42:58 -0700
Rocket21, [the only social networking platform designed to safely connect kids and teens with professionals and experts representing industries, professions, passions, and movements that span the globe], joined with National Geographic Channels to announce a new Rocket21 “Dream Experience” Photo contest, inviting youth to “Dream Big in Your Backyard”, in celebration of the new National ...
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Teens broaden their horizons with Mayor's Youth Council
Sun, 27 May 2012 22:34:35 -0700
They say all great things start with an idea. Former mayor Portia Cohen's idea was to expose Manhattan Beach teens to local government.
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Friends Influence How Active Kids Are
Sun, 27 May 2012 21:47:06 -0700
Kids who like to be active can influence others to do the same, or at least that's what new research finds.
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