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7 things that kids need to hear every morning

16Apr

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7 things that kids need to hear every morning

Quality time promiseExpressing your enthusiasm for spending time with your child reinforces their sense of importance and strengthens the bond between you. Whether it's playing together, going for a walk, or simply sharing stories, let them know that you value and prioritise the moments spent together.

New WIC rules include more money for fruits and vegetables for low-income families

10Apr

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Money

New WIC rules include more money for fruits and vegetables for low-income families

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider choice of foods from different cultures. The final rule changes for the program known as WIC were announced Tuesday by the Food and Nutrition Service, and will take effect within two years with some exceptions.Last updated a decade ago, the new WIC rules make permanent a bump in monthly cash vouchers for fruits and vegetables — something first enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shoppers can also add canned fish, fresh herbs and lactose-free milk to their carts, among other changes. The voucher piece will take effect by June, officials said. "It places a hea...

Company faces lawsuit over lead-tainted applesauce

27Dec

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Health

Company faces lawsuit over lead-tainted applesauce

Company faces lawsuit over lead-tainted applesauce - CBS News Watch CBS News Wanabana, one of the companies that has recalled applesauce pouches due to lead contamination, is facing a possible class action lawsuit over the tainted products. Meg Oliver reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

25Dec

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World

Musk Says ‘Make More Italians’

William McGurn is a member of The Wall Street Journal editorial board and writes the weekly "Main Street" column for the Journal each Tuesday. Previously he served as Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush.Mr. McGurn has served as chief editorial writer for The Wall Street Journal in New York. He spent more than a decade overseas -- in Brussels for The Wall Street Journal/Europe and in Hong Kong with both the Asian Wall Street Journal and the Far Eastern Economic Review. And in the mid-1990s, he was Washington Bureau Chief for National Review.Bill is author of a book on Hong Kong ("Perfidious Albion") and a monograph on terrorism ("Terrorist or Freedom Fighter"). He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, holds a BA in philosophy from Notre Dame and an MS in Communicatio...

25Dec

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Business

God’s Mercy and the Atari I Never Got

Heavy is the heart weighed down with memories of the one that got away, especially around Christmas. My heart was once so encumbered, not by a past flame but by the Atari 2600 home videogame console.It was early December 1981, and everyone I knew seemed to be playing “Space Invaders.” My elder sister, Brig, 12, younger brother, Jack, 8, and I, 10, had pestered our parents for it all year. We’d long heard nothing but such disheartening retorts as “Atari will rot your brain.”Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Facebook and Instagram are steering child predators to kids, New Mexico AG alleges

6Dec

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Money

Facebook and Instagram are steering child predators to kids, New Mexico AG alleges

Meta accused of engineering social media platforms to hook kids Meta accused of engineering social media platforms to hook kids 00:33 Facebook and Instagram are steering children to explicit content even when no interest is expressed, and are enabling child predators to find and contact minors, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez claimed Wednesday in announcing a lawsuit against parent company Meta Platforms and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Children are pressed by predators into providing ...

Pediatrician and puberty expert on how puberty has changed and how to talk to kids about it

5Dec

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Health

Pediatrician and puberty expert on how puberty has changed and how to talk to kids about it

Pediatrician and puberty expert on how puberty has changed and how to talk to kids about it - CBS News Watch CBS News Pediatrician Cara Natterson and puberty expert Vanessa Kroll Bennett join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their book "This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained." They explain how puberty has evolved over the last few decades and the modern challenges today's tweens and teens face. In the book, Natterson and Kroll Bennett offer scientific explanations and provide advice on talking to kids about these complex topics. Be the first to kno...

How to Get a Divorce | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice

1Dec

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How to Get a Divorce | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice

While marriage is often considered a personal and romantic union, it is important to note that it is a legal institution. That means that the process of ending a marriage is not dissimilar to the dissolution of a business partnership.A divorce takes place when a court declares that a marriage no longer exists, according to the American Bar Association. The ABA recommends getting a lawyer as the first step in the process because divorce does require a court process, which a lawyer can guide you through. If an individual elects to represent himself or herself, it will require more time and attention, though some states offer self-help guides, such as this guide for divorces in Los Angeles County.Whether or not you hire an attorney, the next step is typically the same: make sure your decisio...

Ohio health officials report pediatric pneumonia outbreak

1Dec

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Health

Ohio health officials report pediatric pneumonia outbreak

Ohio health officials report pediatric pneumonia outbreak - CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials in Warren County, Ohio, this week reported they are seeing a pediatric pneumonia outbreak, with at least 145 children diagnosed with the respiratory illness since August. Most of the children did not require hospitalization, and there is no evidence of a connection to a similar outbreak of respiratory illnesses in China, officials said. Meg Oliver has details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and excl...

Chinese hospitals overwhelmed with spike in respiratory illnesses, mostly in children

28Nov

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Health

Chinese hospitals overwhelmed with spike in respiratory illnesses, mostly in children

Chinese hospitals overwhelmed with spike in respiratory illnesses, mostly in children - CBS News Watch CBS News Chinese hopsitals are seeing a new surge in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia mostly in children. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on the new wave of sickness. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On