| 11/20 | Got Chocolate Milk?
Schools ban chocolate milk in move to reduce childhood obesity. |
| 11/19 | Bowling Event Helps Raise Money for Dental Clinic
Kansas City's Children's Mercy Dental Services might also be able to help you with your little ones. Children's Mercy is hosting a bowling event to help raise money for the dental clinic. Epilepsy Fears Arise from Video Games
Can video games cause epileptic episodes in your kids? Some experts say yes. Exercise in Schools Impacts Wastelines
Kids who exercise everday may not gain weight. |
| 11/18 | Toxic Toys Still on Store Shelves
Consumer Group finds high levels in toys. Kids Today are Heavier and Unhealthy
New information found kids growing up in the 1980's, were more healthy that kids in 2009. |
| 11/17 | Where's the Best Place To Raise Your Kids?
One city each from Missouri and Kansas is listed on Business Week's Best Places to Raise Your Kids. See the whole list inside. Zhu Zhu Pets: Hot Toy for the Holiday Season
Parents are flocking to metro stores hoping to get their hands on the new hot toy for the 2009 holiday season. |
| 11/16 | Families Turn Away from Peanuts and Peanut Butter
More families shun this kitchen staple because of allergies.
Is In Vitro Right For You?
One former IVF-advocate says the popular treatment may be mostly unnecessary. Drop Out Rate falls in KC Schools
District Leaders credit the drop on recordkeeping practices and partnerships in the community.
Program Can Help You Save Money for College
As part of American Education Week the Missouri State Treasurer is crisscrossing the state talking about the 529 savings plan for your child’s college education. |
| 11/15 | Experts Say Kids Exercise in Winter More When Dressed Appropriately
Lack of exercise could be a result of not being not dressing warmly. |
| 11/13 | Noise Causes Big Problems for Dyslexic Students
New research shows background noise can impact their ability to learn and read.
Hookah Smoking on Rise in Teens
Doctors warn this type of smoking is not safe for kids or anyone. |
| 11/12 | Diabetes Is On The Rise
Experts say if Americans don't change their habits, one in three children could develop diabetes in their lifetime. Simple Steps to Raising a Confident Child
Parents Magazine has some helpful tips to ensure your child grows up healthy and confidence. |
| 11/10 | School Stimulus Money Tougher to Get
Schools that want more stimulus money now have to work a little harder to get it. |
| 11/09 | Recalled Strollers Pose Unusual Danger
Twelve reports of fingertip amputations have prompted the recall of more than a million strollers. Report Cards Go High Tech
Kids can't say they left their report card at school. Parents can learn the good and bad grades online. |
| 11/06 | Why Some Kids Are Getting Unnecessary Meds
Parents and doctors may be to blame for this disturbing trend. |
| 11/05 | America's Next Tot-Model?
Ask kids these days what they want to be when they grow up, and you might be surprised how many say "model." So is this building up confidence, or teaching our children to value the wrong things? |
| 11/04 | Believe It or Not, Your Kids Are Stressed
According to the American Psychological Association, you're not the only one under pressure these days. Even your kids are feeling the crunch. |
| 11/03 | Schools Improve Rules for School Lunches
A new report shows schools doing a better job identifying students who need free or reduced lunches. |
| 11/02 | Blame Mom for kid's obesity?
Fierce reaction to new research, and friendly advice for imperfect moms, working or not |
| 11/01 | Group Finds More Unsafe Lead Levels In Toys
Tests Find More Dangerous Chemicals and Lead Levels In Toys. |
