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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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How to connect online with your kids
Mon, 28 May 2012 11:31:48 -0700
We're talking to you, clueless but well-intentioned parents of teens and young adults: You don't want to see too much, your kids don't want you to know too much, but somewhere in the middle, there's a pleasant way for everyone to stay in touch online.
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CDC: Half of overweight teens have heart risk
Mon, 21 May 2012 05:53:08 -0700
Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and other cardiac problems, new federal research says.
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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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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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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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Summer Camp at AcA
Mon, 21 May 2012 14:53:49 -0700
Escape from the heat this summer with the Acadiana Center for the Arts' Summer Camps for Kids. With all-day sessions for graphic design, music, fashion design, drawing and painting, AcA's summer camps are a cool way for kids and teens to pass those hot summer days. You won't find cotton balls and popsicle sticks at CitySmarts Arts & Science Camp, but you will learn about the this year's theme of ...
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Teens caught in restaurant break-in
Mon, 21 May 2012 12:30:29 -0700
Two teens were arrested and a police officer injured after a restaurant break-in Sunday.
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