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There’s evidence that kids stuck in quarantine may experience higher levels of depression and anxiety
A new study found that children on lockdown experienced higher levels of depression and anxiety.
6 things a pediatrician wants parents to know about kids and COVID-19
Over a year into the pandemic, parents are exhausted from keeping up with news about the novel coronavirus.
over 6,000 additional children under five could die a day, without urgent action
UNICEF launches #Reimagine, a global campaign to prevent the pandemic from becoming a lasting crisis for children
Coronavirus-linked hunger causing 10,000 child deaths monthly, UN says
The pandemic will create global famines ‘of biblical proportions’, the World Food Program head says
If parents are vaccinated, and kids aren’t, what is safe to do this summer?
Parents are in a unique position this summer. It may be several months before kids become eligible for the vaccine.
Loneliness, Anxiety and Loss ,Covid-19 complications on children
A year of school shutdowns and family trauma leads to social isolation, stress and mental-health issues
52% of parents plan to vaccinate kids against COVID
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A new poll shows parents are split on getting their kids the coronavirus vaccine.
Vaccination time for children should be postponed
Prasad says it’s time to move COVID vaccine doses to wherever they will save the most lives
AstraZeneca’s UK vaccine trial on kids comes to a halt
A trial of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on children in the UK has been paused even as the country’s medicines regulator probes a possible link of the vaccine with rare blood clots in adults, the media reported.
40,000 children have lost a parent to COVID-19 in the U.S., study finds
In a grim reminder of the death toll from COVID-19, a new study published by the American Medical Association found that nearly 40,000 U.S. children have lost one of their parents to the virus.
COVID-19 Vaccines & Children: What does it mean for next school year?
COVID-19 vaccines are now being tested in children, with students at the middle school level or even younger possibly able to get vaccinated just in time for the next academic year.
Fitbit reportedly developing smartwatch for kids with 4G connectivity
A month ago, Fitbit announced the Charge 4 with built-in GPS and mobile payments. The fitness tracker comes amid a Google acquisition that’s still under regulatory review. A new report today reveals that Fitbit is working on a smartwatch for kids that features 4G connectivity.
offers tips for keeping kids engaged in quarantine
according to kids news agency Middlesex Community College is offering tips for helping keep out-of-school kids engaged and learning, and they range from “word hunt” scavenger hunts outside to taking photographs and writing stories about them. The college’s Education and College for Kids departments teamed up to create a list of activities for families to try […]
Should kids wear face masks? We asked a pediatrician
As parents, we tend to want to make things better for our kids. But the seriousness of the novel coronavirus has forced us to talk to our children seriously about their safety and the safety of others.
Why parents should establish a routine for kids — and how to do it during coronavirus
Most Maine students will return to remote learning on Monday following April vacation. Experts have tips about how to make this new normal easier for families.