NEW YORK — Democratic socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and moderate presumptive City Council Speaker Julie Menin are seemingly on an ideological collision course. But free child care is emerging ...

In Soo Jin Hahn’s short life, over a dozen reports were made to Washington’s Child Protective Services from people who were concerned about her family. Doctors, a nurse, a dietitian, a school ...

When Jasmine was fifteen, her mother’s struggle with addiction made home unsafe. Her father was in jail, and she drifted between friends’ couches and emergency shelters. Sometimes she was picked up by ...

Parkinson’s disease — which causes poor balance and stiff movement — affects an estimated 1 million Americans. That number is expected to rise by 20% in the next few years. While there’s no sure-fire ...

An estimated 417 million children in low- and middle-income countries are living in extreme poverty. Millions of children in high-income countries are also suffering. And more children are at risk of ...

Production of the penny ended Nov. 12. President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 9 that the U.S. Mint would cease producing pennies, which cost about 3.7 cents each to make. But unlike Canada, ...

Methylphenidate helps the brain to regulate focus and impulse control. It is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD and is the active substance in Concerta, Ritalin, Medikinet and other medicines.

Daryl Higgins receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council (as one of the Chief Investigators on the Australian Child Maltreatment Study), ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new report shows more and more of Virginia’s children are living in poverty. Advocates say government programs are the reason the rate isn’t even higher. According to the ...

Saying the right thing isn’t always easy, and it can prove even more difficult when it comes to parenting. But Sarah Lebovitz Suria, a licensed psychologist and parenting and school strategist has ...

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