KIDS

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Because believe it or not, not everyone wants to have kids.

Fun activities for both kids and adults. While the adults are at the races, the kids can play at the petting zoo and pony rides.

Wednesday is officially recognized as the iconic doll’s birthday, and it appears Barbie is aging like fine wine.

Parenting experts and authors Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo share why highly sensitive kids are some of the most empathetic people, and highest achievers.

The dresses, T-shirts, tops, jackets, and pajamas from Amazon Aware, the retailer's carbon-neutral, eco-conscious line of clothing and household goods.

A community was left in shock, and friends and family were in mourning after three teenage girls were killed in a murder suicide in Galena Park over the weekend.

Ibrahim Urs lost his sister, her husband and his two nephews in the Turkey-Syria earthquake.

Sesame Street Live! is coming to our neighborhood this weekend, and it’s going to be magical.

It’s a topic that many parents may not want to talk about or even think their children may have been exposed to it.

If you are a parent looking for must-have items to add to your baby registry or need ideas to gift someone with an infant, there are cool items available that are worth every penny.

The author of "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness" explains how we can help our children to create a happy life.

If you feel toys, books, puzzles, and games are taking over your kid’s playroom and there’s no way to contain the mess, it’s time to get organized.

Toddlers with runny noses are a common sight.

With many families struggling to heat homes or feed children, presents are "on the backburner".

When you get a new puppy, there’s a few things you should keep in mind. Stephanie Bennett and her pooch Cash, from ‘Believe in Dog Training’ stopped by to get you ready to care for your new furry friend.

Fans have partied in the centre of European capitals, but some of the celebrations have turned ugly.

Indoor playgrounds are popular for children, and of course, parents. They are convenient places for kids to have fun, burn some energy, and spend some time with other children.

Make sure the most wonderful time of the year isn’t the most dangerous one. Moms and dads will spend an average of 300 dollars on their kids’ toys this holiday season but before you buy, make sure the toys are safe. According to the US consumer product safety commission, emergency rooms treated over 224 thousand toy-related injuries last year.

Eduardo Antonio Trevino and Alan Aguilar just competed in the 28th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza in San Antonio - and both came home winners.

Operation Santa has helped deliver gifts from Ol' Saint Nick to kids of all ages. And over the years, the process has moved online.

Watch the video above to learn more about this year’s annual Color Box initiative – a donation-based holiday gift drive

The Autumn Statement was a mixed bag for people in Southend-on-Sea, where many are living on the brink.

Join our kid co-host Saturday at 10:00 a.m. for this show highlighting the amazing kids in our community.

According to the Houston Health Department, ER visits for flu-like illnesses are up, particularly among children.

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Sept. 29 marked 16 years since Jessica Phillips’ daughter Brooke passed away from cancer.

Khloe Joiner awarded Barron Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for founding 'A Book and A Smile'.

AFTER 50 YEARS GOVERNED BY THE TEXAS INTERSCHOLASTIC SWIMMING COACHES ASSOCIATION, WATER POLO WAS ADOPTED AS AN OFFICIAL SPORT BY THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE BEGINNING THIS FALL.

A new episode of Houston Life Kids premieres this weekend on the KPRC 2+ livestream.

These toys are under $35

A daycare that specializes in medically dependent children is closing its doors.

If you’re feeling extra generous today, head to Raising Cane’s which is sharing a piece of that generosity to Kidd’s Kids, whose goal is to send families of children with life-changing disabilities to Disney World.

Local teen Evelyn Moreno joins the Houston Life team for a show all about Houston-area kids!

Monday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2 we’re debuting our very first edition of Houston Life Kids!

Have you ever wanted to help fight pediatric cancer, but haven’t been sure exactly how or what you can do?

Some kids have some of the best ideas and come up with great inventions. But most of the time, they need to wait until adulthood for their chance to get their inventions on store shelves.

Hundreds of kids in the Houston area will be heading to school in style thanks to multi-platinum artist and entrepreneur Money Man.

What should you pack in your child’s lunch box? Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, shared healthy snack and lunch ideas on KPRC 2+ Tuesday.

After 50 years governed by the Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association, water polo is being adopted as an official sport by the UIL beginning this fall season.

Check out all the info on a fun triathlon event for kids happening next weekend!

Heavy rains cause flooding in Phoenix and Reno

This mom of three moved to Argentina in 2009. Just as they arrived, her son broke his leg, and she paid nothing for his care.

There are only a few weeks left of the summer break before the school year begins again. What did your kids do over the break? Did they go to summer camp? Went swimming in a lake? Maybe your family took a road trip.

Ex-Wales winger Lenny Woodard says some players can't face telling loved ones about their illness.

Although temperatures might not hit below 100 this week, doctors warn children can experience a heat stroke faster than adults.

Reliant employees are teaming up with the Astros Foundation to give out books, backpacks and other items to students Tuesday.

I love buying affordable groceries to satisfy the picky eaters in my family. I like to pick up chocolate-chip brioche, minced garlic, and pancake mix.

As we know, a great way to beat the heat is by jumping into a pool, lake, or even the bay. Sadly, it’s during the summertime that drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children younger than five.

Our team is always on the lookout for ways you can save money. We rounded up a few places where kids can eat for free. Most of these free meals only come with the purchase of an adult meal.

On Tuesday morning, Texas Children’s Hospital became the first location in Houston to begin vaccinating toddlers and babies as young as six months old.

The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is an amazing mother to her three young children, and manages to look amazing no matter what.

Dr. Angie Curtis with UTHealth Houston and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital offers some advice to parents with children involved in summer activities.

Rania Mankarious, CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston, explains how parents can channel those feelings into action.

Dr. Shana D. Lewis, a licensed professional counselor and mother, shares some advice to help parents navigate tough conversations about this event.

Listen insteadMISSION — Sharyland Pioneer’s run to the Sweet 16 bears a striking resemblance to the 2019 Diamondbacks squad that qualified for the UIL Baseball Class 5A State Tournament. “We were down 3-0 in Game 3 (against Corpus Christi Veterans) and nobody hung their heads. Game 2 is set for 7 p.m. Friday, with Game 3, if necessary, scheduled for noon Saturday. All three games will be at Cabaniss Field in Corpus Christi. In Round 3, Larrañaga pitched 6.2 innings and allowed four hits, one walk, no earned runs while striking out four against Corpus Christi Veterans.

Life-saving generic drugs with low profit margins getting harder to procure; Students and parents from five Chicago high schools getting sent to college for free; Opera star Jonas Kaufmann speaks with Norah O'Donnell.

Investigators with the Harris County Fire Marshal’s office say two kids who were left home unattended started a fire inside an east Harris County apartment complex on Friday afternoon.

Texas Children’s Hospital and all Texas Children’s Pediatrics practices will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster Friday to children ages 5 to 11, a news release said.

Bored in the car and in the car bored? Download this PDF and get out your crayons!

Harness your children's creativity with these fun-and-easy craft kits you can buy, with arts and crafts ideas for kids of all ages.

Trader Joe's makes mom life so much easier. I've been shopping there for my three kids for years, and I love the easy frozen entrées and seasonings.

The new movie is based on a best-selling book series about a criminal crew of animal outlaws trying to becoming model citizens.

Prince Harry talks about the "chaos" of fatherhood and the influence of his mother Diana.

Kids and families turned out for the Heritage Association of San Marcos’ inaugural Easter egg hunt on Saturday.The event took place at Veramendi Park with the egg hunt, activities and a raffle taking [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Kids and families turned out Friday afternoon for the second annual Courthouse Easter Egg. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra hosted the event. Above, Amelia Hodges, 1, picks up an egg during Friday’s hunt. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Watch as Stacey and Lauren Kelly demonstrate a few last-minute ways to prank the kids, that are simple, safe, and not scary.

One way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.

President Joe Biden tells US troops in Poland that global democracy is at risk amid Ukraine war.

Whether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.

Dr. Mia Taormina, an infectious disease expert, says of the pandemic two years later: "I actually think that we are in a very good place right now."

It was day three of the 2022 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo, and young ag kids in their smart jeans and exuberant eyes were primed and ready with their animals.

For many families in town, Spring Break is the best time to head out to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and bring the children along for the ride.

Life's never boring with 10 kids, but I've been surprised by how little they need, how much wear-and-tear they cause, and how quickly they grow up.

New ages for developmental milestones are aimed at creating less confusion for parents.

There’s nothing sweeter than homemade gifts crafted with love.

I hope you can find kids to hang out with who aren't quite so overwhelming, and who will give you all the time you need to get to know them, and for them to get to know you.

The husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is taking aim at state legislation that would prohibit school districts in Florida from encouraging classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said his thoughts were with those affected by the "terrible incident".

As the now common practice of paying college athletes continues to spread, a group of University of Illinois boosters aims to give the money chase a do-gooder twist.

When her father suffered from a near heart attack, 11-year-old Tatyana Jolivet was shaken to her core. Today, Tatyana is running her own kid fitness class in her father’s gym in Galveston in hopes of helping other young people learn the importance of staying healthy.

Bronzeville, Roseland shops offer representation and literacy: “Our children, they need to see books, they need to see that they’re represented by books.”

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas morning.

The 16th annual Posada for Immigration Reform began outside the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office Friday with a man and woman portraying Mary and Joseph, acting out scenes that depicted themes in Mary and Joseph’s journey that translate to current issues with the U.S. immigration system.

The "love of my life" is now married to someone else and expecting, and it's hard to stop wishing the worst for them all.

Our children may not have been near the most recent school shooting (or the one before that, or the one before that), but they are still traumatized.

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Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children.

Attention, parents: You know what it’s like to ask your child, “How was your day?” For some, the response sometimes can be, “Fine.” Of course, many of you ask, “What did you do?” Their reply may be, “Nothing.”

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

A spouse needing care and 'incapable of physical intimacy' leaves a letter-writer struggling with feelings of emptiness and resentment.

“This isn’t about turning kids into great musicians, but making them happy and better people.”

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

All-star Russell Westbrook is gone, but Washington puts hope in new, solid players.

How are schools managing with Covid, a month into the new term?

Parenting in tough times is tough. Melissa Wenner Moyer, Dr. Traci Baxley and others offer some guidance.

The 8th annual McAllen Kids Marathon Kickoff Mile is set for this Friday at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium at 6 p.m.A collaboration between McAllen ISD, the city of McAllen and several public and private entities, the marathon challenges children to get into the habit of daily exercise and run the equivalent of 26.2 miles over a four month period. The honor-based challenge allows kids to rack up miles doing any movement activity, like playing, running, walking or dancing. “After the Kickoff Mile, kids will log their miles during the fall and finish their 26-mile marathon in January,” the district said in promotional material. “Kids can win t-shirts and medals.”The marathon is free for kids in elementary and middle schools from all communities. Registration and more information on the event is available at www.mcallenkidsmarathon.com.

Inquests have opened into the deaths of a woman and three children found dead at a house in Derbyshire.

There are preventative measures parents can take when it comes to inoculating their kids for these challenges, as well as other online situations that they will inevitably encounter.