The resumption of the hostilities, coupled with a lack of power supply, fuel shortages, restricted access, and massive damage to infrastructure means that many WASH facilities are no longer functioning…
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Children failing to get adequate nutrition in early education centers, finds Australian study
Many centers frequently provided low nutrition foods, including savory spread sandwiches on white bread. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at The University of Queensland have found meals provided in early…
Are Parents Expecting the Government to Raise Their Children?
One of the sacred freedoms of US citizens is that parents, not the state, have the inalienable right to raise their children. In many nations, government-controlled systems, such as communism…
Hitting the right notes: How parents can become better communicators with their children
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – On the scale of life challenges, being a parent ranks right up there. Then, when there are multiple children in a family, it can feel downright impossible…
2 Million Children, Parents Set to Lose Food Aid Unless Congress Acts Now
As U.S. lawmakers finalize this year’s government funding bills amid yet another shutdown threat, progressive advocates on Wednesday warned that Congress must act immediately to ensure the uninterrupted flow of…
Yes, parents have the right to educate their children at home. But children have rights too | Sonia Sodha
What happens when a parent’s right to decide how to bring up their child comes into conflict with that child’s right to a safe, fulfilled life? Happily, there is usually…
Rep. Castor: Gov. DeSantis is Taking Food Away from Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ decision to reject $248 million in summer food assistance for Florida kids through the…
Are GMO Foods Safe for Children? What Parents Need to Know
Parents often grapple with the question of what is best for their children’s diet. In recent years, the safety of genetically modified organism (GMO) foods has become a topic of…
Teaching children the art of good eating –
Chef Cindy Gershen points out the benefits of a strawberry spinach salad to Liora during a class at East Bay Health in Lafayette. (Photo by Naomi Breckon) (Dec. 28, 2023)…
Cost of living worsening health of children in UK, say school nurses | Children’s health
Children across Britain are suffering worsening levels of tooth decay, anxiety and stunted growth as the cost of food continues to soar, a survey of school nurses has found. The…
These parents didn’t know why their children had lead poisoning. An applesauce recall offered clues.
In the days and months leading up to the Food and Drug Administration’s nationwide recall of WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree in late October, a number of families found themselves…
Gap between the concerns of healthcare professionals and parents’ perceptions regarding dietary habits for 18-month- and 3-year-old children in Japan | BMC
The subjects of the survey for this study were (1) parents of 18-month- and 3-year-old children who agreed to participate in the survey and (2) healthcare professionals (public health nurses,…