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Parenting
Texas leads the country in hot car deaths since 1990. Here's your reminder to not leave your kid in the car
Life
Bible sales soaring as more people worship at home
A major Bible manufacturer says they've seen strong sales amidst the global pandemic.
Family
How to make your own lava lamp at home
Follow these simple steps to entertain and teach your kids.
Coronavirus
Joint Base Andrews airman can now hold his newborn son after coronavirus quarantine
Parents face new challenges during coronavirus: protecting loved ones from exposure, while potentially sacrificing memories meant to be cherished together.
Coronavirus
Elmo, Cookie Monster enlisted to teach kids about hand washing
The Sesame Street Muppets are featured in new public service announcements to teach kids how to be safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Life
Texas had deadliest rate of child pool and spa drownings in 2019, new data shows
The data shows that at least 221 children ages 15 and under drowned in a pool or spa nationwide in 2019, according to the CPSC.
Nation World
Nerf gun, ice cream-scented slime make watchdog's 'worst toys for holidays'
A realistic toy machine gun, a “pogo trick board,” a yeti teddy bear and a pull-along caterpillar toy for infants also made the list.
Traffic
Your child is twice as likely to get hit by a car on Halloween than any other night of the year
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the highest percentage of pedestrian fatalities occur between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Nation World
'The air they breathe': Time kids spend watching online video doubles
They're often seeing the videos on services such as YouTube that are supposedly off limits to children younger than age 13, a new study found.
Parenting
Should you use GPS to track your children?
GPS apps like Life360 allow parents to track where their kids are at all times.
Nation World
Hundreds sign pledge to not have children during climate crisis
The signatories say they don't feel it would be responsible to bring a child into a world where their future is already under threat.
Local
Ector County Library offers many fun and educational programs for summer
There are events for everyone in the family, from toddlers to parents
Life
Bible sales soaring as more people worship at home
A major Bible manufacturer says they've seen strong sales amidst the global pandemic.
Family
How to make your own lava lamp at home
Follow these simple steps to entertain and teach your kids.
Coronavirus
Joint Base Andrews airman can now hold his newborn son after coronavirus quarantine
Parents face new challenges during coronavirus: protecting loved ones from exposure, while potentially sacrificing memories meant to be cherished together.
Coronavirus
Elmo, Cookie Monster enlisted to teach kids about hand washing
The Sesame Street Muppets are featured in new public service announcements to teach kids how to be safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Life
Texas had deadliest rate of child pool and spa drownings in 2019, new data shows
The data shows that at least 221 children ages 15 and under drowned in a pool or spa nationwide in 2019, according to the CPSC.
Nation World
Nerf gun, ice cream-scented slime make watchdog's 'worst toys for holidays'
A realistic toy machine gun, a “pogo trick board,” a yeti teddy bear and a pull-along caterpillar toy for infants also made the list.
Traffic
Your child is twice as likely to get hit by a car on Halloween than any other night of the year
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the highest percentage of pedestrian fatalities occur between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Nation World
'The air they breathe': Time kids spend watching online video doubles
They're often seeing the videos on services such as YouTube that are supposedly off limits to children younger than age 13, a new study found.
Parenting
Should you use GPS to track your children?
GPS apps like Life360 allow parents to track where their kids are at all times.
Nation World
Hundreds sign pledge to not have children during climate crisis
The signatories say they don't feel it would be responsible to bring a child into a world where their future is already under threat.
Local
Ector County Library offers many fun and educational programs for summer
There are events for everyone in the family, from toddlers to parents
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