Curious Kids

Are twins allergic to the same things?

If one has a reaction to a new food, is the other more likely to as well?
An allergic reaction happens when your immune system overreacts to something that should be harmless. Whether that happens can be thanks to your genes, your environment or a combination.

Why do dogs love to play with trash?

Dogs will be dogs.

While you might not like how your trash smells, to your dog it is an appealing buffet brimming with apple cores, banana peels, meat scraps and stale bread.

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How Middle-Income Families Can Gain Financial Ground as Purchasing Power for Basic Household Necessities Fluctuates

(BPT) - Managing household finances can be challenging, especially for middle-income families juggling daily expenses, savings goals and unexpected costs. The latest data from the Household Budget …

Creating recycled art promotes environmental awareness in preschoolers

(BPT) - "Teaching children to be good citizens of our Earth starts at a young age," said Joy Turner, vice president of education at Kiddie Academy®. "Through activities they enjoy — like …

How to put your penny to good use: Maximizing the value of spare change

(BPT) - Across American households, spare change often sits idle — coins tucked away in jars, drawers or even old wallets. As the conversation around halting penny production in the United …

5 Things Funeral Directors Wish Everyone Knew

(Family Features) Most people don't want to think about death - let alone talk about it. When the time comes, families often find themselves overwhelmed.

From Absence to Engagement: How Student Leadership is Turning the Tide

From Absence to Engagement: How Student Leadership is Turning the Tide

(NewsUSA) - Across the United States, schools and families are grappling with a troubling rise in chronic absenteeism among students. Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% (18 days) or more …

COVID-19 Cases Continue to Climb: 5 Things to Know

(BPT) - If you didn't get the updated vaccine in fall 2024, it's not too late to benefit from the protection that vaccines can offer. Over 95% of adults who were hospitalized in 2023-2024 due to …

Child Care Tuition Assistance Programs Available to Families

Child Care Tuition Assistance Programs Available to Families

(NewsUSA) - Child care remains a top priority—and a significant financial investment—for many families. Fortunately, several financial assistance programs are available around the country to …

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Study links air pollution before pregnancy to childhood obesity risk

LA Post reports that air pollution levels are rising globally, posing serious risks to public health, and emerging research suggests air pollution may also have more subtle but long-term consequences—especially on early childhood development.

As more parents abstain from vaccinations, children from low-income households may pay the price

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore the socioeconomic causes behind the drop in childhood immunizations, using data from the CDC.

(Family Features) Creative expression not only helps children convey their thoughts and feelings, but it also helps build the self-esteem and resilience needed to navigate life's complexities.
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5 easy hacks to make spring cleaning a breeze
(BPT) - Springtime is here! It's time to open the windows and let in the sunshine and fresh air. It's also the perfect time to clear out the dirt and grime that's accumulated in your home during the …
One sandwich, endless possibilities: What makes a perfect grilled cheese is up for debate
(BPT) - In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Day, Borden® Cheese surveyed over 2,000 Americans on their grilled cheese preferences. The results are in! Turns out that what makes a grilled …
At Ross Dress for Less, Giving Back to Communities Is Always in Fashion
(BPT) - Great businesses thrive in great communities. But how can a fashion retailer make a difference? Ross Dress for Less® and the Ross Stores Foundation found the answer by focusing on the …
Is it autism, a learning disability, or both?
Rula reports that, while autism and learning disabilities can share some characteristics, autism isn't a learning disability.
Hidden ways to maximize your tax refund and find lesser-known deductions and credits
(BPT) - With the IRS tax filing deadline approaching on April 15, experts say to file now. You can boost your refund with so many deductions and credits. A surprising number of people are unaware …
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