When parents set strict household rules regarding not using tobacco, their kids were less likely to start tobacco use. Just talking to kids about not smoking is very less effective. ‘Strict household rules about not using tobacco are the best way to prevent tobacco use among youth. ’ “We know […]
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BALTIMORE — In the raging national debate over whether to reopen schools, advocates on both sides are basing their arguments on a range of factors: political, economic and emotional. But there is a growing consensus in the public health and scientific community that schools should resume in-person classes this fall […]
Amid concerns of the spread of COVID-19, sixth-grader Salih Tas wears a mask as he has his temperature checked by a teacher during a STEM summer camp in Wylie, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) It’s a huge, huge topic with parents, teachers and school staff right now: Is it safe for […]
In the raging national debate over whether to reopen schools, advocates on both sides are basing their arguments on a range of factors: political, economic and emotional. But there is a growing consensus in the public health and scientific community that schools should resume in-person classes this fall — particularly […]
President Donald Trump is pressing state and local officials to reopen schools this fall, despite coronavirus infections surging nationwide. While experts say there are significant social benefits to resuming in-person classes, they caution that schools will need to balance those against potential risks to provide a safe learning environment for […]
Electronic Arts Online games are harming children through the inclusion of gambling and other features, according to a major new report. Regulators should score new games on the amount of harm they could cause to children and any that score too highly must be not be approved for sale, the […]