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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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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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Economy cools summer jobs for teens and college students
Sat, 26 May 2012 21:52:28 -0700
An increasing number of high school and college students are struggling to find summer jobs. Seasonally adjusted summer employment rates for U.S. teenagers dropped from 37 percent in 2006 to 25.7 percent last summer, and a new report by Northeastern University’s Center for Labor Market Studies predicts 2012 will be just as dismal unless there is a major public or private jobs initiative.
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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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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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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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New Texas Summer Camps by iD Tech Camps Held at Texas Christian University
Thu, 24 May 2012 09:03:36 -0700
iD Tech Camps, a summer technology camp for kids and teens, will join teen program iD Gaming Academy at Texas Christian University this summer. The two Texas summer camps teach technology in small classes and prepare students for real-world careers in fields including game design, programming, mobile app development, and more.Campbell, CA (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 iD Tech Camps, the leader in summer ...
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Protecting kids from diabetes
Fri, 25 May 2012 11:44:47 -0700
A new report says that the number of teens with diabetes or prediabetes more than doubled between 1999 and 2008. Here are some tips for keeping your kid off the list.
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Apple Vacationers, travel agents name favorite resorts for kids in Mexico, Caribbean
Thu, 24 May 2012 09:38:00 -0700
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Vacations surveyed more than 5000 customers and travel agents to find the top kid-friendly resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. Survey respondents ...
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AAA: 399 teens die in traffic crashes during each of the summer months
Thu, 24 May 2012 13:57:02 -0700
May through August are the deadliest times of year for teen drivers and passengers. According to AAA, almost 400 teens die in traffic crashes during each of these summer months because more kids are driving with less supervision because school is out.
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