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Cromwell Twin Golfers Qualify for Kids Golf World Championship
Be on the lookout for the Oh twins from Cromwell that qualified for the Kids Golf World Championship.
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Raising a Middle-Class Child Will Likely Cost Almost $286,000, According to USDA Data
Families are struggling to make ends meet and a patchwork system of antipoverty programs policies are distributing resources unevenly.
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How to Get Rid of Head Lice
These are the recommendations from the CDC to get rid of head lice.
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NY Among 25 US States Reporting Possible Cases of Mystery Liver Disease in Kids
The mysterious severe hepatitis outbreak afflicting children worldwide has now hit 25 U.S. states, with reports of possible cases coming in from two dozen others — New York included — since the CDC confirmed nine in Alabama last month, the federal health agency said in a conference call update on Friday. Neither New Jersey nor Connecticut is included in the…
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Rare, Severe Liver Damage Reported in Kids in U.S. and Europe
Public health officials in Europe and the United States are investigating dozens of puzzling cases of severe hepatitis in young children.
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CT LIVE!: Toys for Travel
Senior Editor at The Toy Insider Jackie Cucco shares toys to pack on your next family vacation.
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A Psychologist Says Parents Who Raise Resilient, Socially Intelligent Kids Always Do 5 Things During ‘Hard Times'
Want to boost your kids’ confidence and social intelligence? A child psychologist says providing reassurance and validation can make a world of difference. Here’s how parents can do that.
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When Talking to Kids About Nukes, Parents And Experts Suggest Telling the Truth
Experts and parents recommend speaking simply with younger kids who ask questions but avoiding detailed discussions of scary topics.
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How Parents Can Encourage Kids to Follow Their Interests Without Being Pushy
Tips for how parents can encourage their kids to pursue hobbies, without pressuring them to seek achievement.
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Many Americans Are Eligible for More Generous Tax Credits This Year. They Will Have to File a Return in Order to Get the Money
Research finds free tax return filing programs may be the answer to ensuring those who are eligible receive the government money due them.
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Joint Vs. Separate Accounts: How Couples Choose to Handle Finances Could Impact Their Financial Success
About 43% of couples who are married, in a civil partnership or living together only have joint accounts, according to a new survey.
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Pandemic Leads to Rise in Deadly Overdoses Amongst Parents
DCF reports a rise in cases since the start of the pandemic.
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Pandemic Leads to Rise in Deadly Overdoses Amongst Parents
COVID-19 has spurred many problems. Among them: local agencies that work with children report an uptick in substance misuse by parents since the start of the pandemic. They are working to support kids dealing with the fallout, and to prevent moms and dads from overdosing and leaving some children as orphans. “The pandemic has wreaked havoc on communities,” Vanessa Dorantes,...
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Biden Touts More Aid for Families With Children in His State of the Union Address. It's Unclear If Any of It Will Happen
In Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden called for more aid for families with children. Still, there’s no timeline for any legislation.
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Ukrainian Images Creating Difficult Conversations for Parents
Here’s what some experts recommend for how parents can handle their children seeing or hearing stories about the Russian invasion of Ukraine online.
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Behavioral Experts Advice on How to Speak to Your Children About Ongoing War
If your children have questions about the ongoing war, one behavioral expert said that is to be expected and has advice on how to handle them.
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Americans Are Eager for More Monthly Child Tax Credit Checks. Future Payments Could Come With Work Requirements
Millions of parents would love to see more monthly child tax credit checks. But getting lawmakers to renew those payments under the same terms may be difficult.
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Teen Helps Rescue 3 Kids Who Fell Through Icy Pennsylvania Pond
A teenage boy jumped into action and helped rescue three children who fell through an icy pond in Collingdale on Monday.
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With the Support of the Child Tax Credit, Some Parents Launched Businesses Last Year
The child tax credit supported work and entrepreneurship among parents, a study by the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis found.
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Families Are Struggling Again After Just 2 Months Without Child Tax Credit Payments
Nearly 60% of parents said that since child tax credit checks stopped, they haven’t been able to afford enough food, according to a recent survey.