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1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bo-Yee Poon

SOUTH KINGSTON, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — In today’s digital world, it’s easy for kids to consume endless hours of screen time. But what are they watching? And how can parents make sure their teens and preteens are not consuming too much of the wrong type of media — especially when it comes to important but complex issues happening around the world like war, politics, violence, and natural disasters?

2 weeks ago | mychamplainvalley.com | Bo-Yee Poon

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Our changing climate is creating new health risks for children — longer allergy seasons, extreme heat affecting young athletes, and Lyme disease spreading to new areas. As these threats grow, parents and pediatricians need to be proactive in protecting children’s health and well-being. Spring is in the air, bringing with it the sneezes and sniffles of allergy season! Spring allergies are hitting sooner and harder than ever before.

1 month ago | mychamplainvalley.com | Bo-Yee Poon

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Our world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and this rapid transformation presents unique challenges for families. Many children experience significant stress and anxiety related to school, social pressures, and even world events. A study by the American Psychological Association found that teenagers report experiencing high levels of stress, often comparable to the stress levels reported by adults.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Bo-Yee Poon

BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — From coast-to-coast vibrant Latino communities are growing. These families, connected by heritage and driven by the hope of a brighter future, are more than just neighbors — they’re partners on a mission. Hispanics make up almost 20% of the U.S. population and 56% of Latino families live in areas that are more vulnerable to extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods, and hurricanes.

1 month ago | mychamplainvalley.com | Bo-Yee Poon

BALTIMORE, Md (Ivanhoe Newswire) — We live in a world of on-demand everything, but are we raising kids who can only consume resources or kids who can create and adapt them? Cultivating resourcefulness might seem old-fashioned, but it could be key to a child’s future success. Cultivating resourcefulness in your children will equip them to navigate challenges, embrace creativity, and become adaptable, confident adults. 11-year-old Kai Swanson is beginning his journey to independence.