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.
