Read Top Children and Youth Headlines and Articles from http://childrenprnews.com en-us http://childrenprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/07/illinois-to-require-insurers-to-cover-therapy-for-kids-106692.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Insurance companies have historically covered only rehabilitative services to help people regain lost speech and movement skills. A new law requires insurers to cover children with disorders including Down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/07/wrongful-death-and-recovery-rights-of-children-in-minnesota-106759.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT When someone loses their life as the result of another's negligent acts, the family has a right, under Wrongful Death laws, to recover for the lost life. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/07/marijuana-what-is-it-and-is-it-legal-in-the-state-of-florida-106747.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Hiring a lawyer is a good idea if you are arrested or charged with possession of marijuana as it can be a felony if you are caught possessing more than 20 grams of the plant. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/07/byron-bishop-phd-honored-for-excellence-in-youth-development-106675.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Byron Bishop Helps Create Temporary Jobs to Keep Teenagers Out of Trouble http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/07/lynn-c-billingham-ms-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-106590.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Lynn C. Billingham has 20 years of experience as a school counselor http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/07/international-flag-of-language-design-contest-winning-entry-june-2009-106234.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT The National Museum of Language is proud to announce the creation of what it believes to be the world's first International Flag of Language. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/07/sheri-a-bullock-honored-for-excellence-in-education-106064.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Sheri Bullock excels in Teaching Kindergarten at Cape Elementary School in Cape Coral http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/07/lynne-robertson-oquinn-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-106069.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Lynne Robertson O'Quinn has devoted her career to religious service http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/07/keep-summertime-swimming-safe-106216.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT While a swimming pool is a great place for families and friends to have summertime fun, dangers can lurk beneath its surface. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/07/mice-may-hold-key-to-parkinsons-disease-106238.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Recently, scientists at the Weill Cornell Medical School were able to recreate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease in mice, leading some to believe that a breakthrough in treating the ailment could be just around the corner. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/botox-treatments-may-endanger-children-106121.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The Food and Drug Administration has placed a "black box" warning on the use of Botox and related products. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/new-product-concept-invention-name-rubber-tread-for-kids-105448.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Available for Sale or Licensing: http://www.ilauncher.com/product_preview/rubbertreadforkids http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/cheerleading-dangers-prompt-experts-to-call-for-congressional-hearing-on-injuries-105994.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The National Center for Catastrophic Sports injury Research annual study continues to expose cheerleading as the number one cause of catastrophic injury to high school and college female athletes. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/girls-scouts-congratulates-ceo-sharon-reece-on-21-years-of-service-105966.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Search Commences for New CEO http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/driving-while-texting-is-taking-a-toll-105169.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT As tragedies involving public transit and text-messaging drivers add up, so does the research indicating that more and more people are using their cell phones to send text messages while driving. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/teens-and-car-accidents-105871.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Teenagers are four times more likely to be killed in a car crash than any other age group. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/alex-l-montgomery-sr-joins-the-ranks-of-leading-professionals-105928.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Alex L. Montgomery, Sr. has devoted his career to helping the youth in his community http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/warning-to-school-runners-dont-neglect-child-safety-105700.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT 15% people who drive with children in their car admit to driving without the appropriate child safety seating. Fear of being late is the biggest cause of erratic driving on the school run http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/minnesota-child-support-shared-income-formula-105663.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The shared income formula makes it necessary to take the combined gross (i.e. pre-tax) monthly income of both parents into account in order to come up with the appropriate amount of child support. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/riding-your-bicycle-how-to-protect-yourself-105668.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT More people are looking for alternative means of transportation, such as bicycles. This has led to more collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles, often causing severe injuries. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/marsha-m-nix-honored-for-excellence-in-middle-school-education-105775.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Marsha M. Nix received both the Character Teacher of the Month Award and the Teacher of the Year Award in 2008 http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/ecofriendly-childrens-clothing-becomes-fashionable-fun-and-affordablegreen-peas-kids-launches-with-styles-in-bamboo-organic-cotton-and-hemp-105628.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Eco-friendly, sustainable children's fashion company launches at www.greenpeaskids.com http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/take-caution-to-avoid-swimming-pool-accidents-105350.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Unfortunately, swimming pools, while providing summer fun, also come with a risk of drowning and other accidents. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/modifying-a-support-order-after-a-change-in-financial-circumstances-105357.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Under New Jersey law, alimony and child support orders can be modified. This means either party (receiving or paying support) may ask the family court to have the support order changed. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/sherry-scott-wilson-joins-ranks-of-leading-professionals-105547.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Sherry Scott Wilson is dedicated to helping children build academic and behavioral success http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/former-montreal-heroin-addict-shown-in-drug-rehab-video-clip-105567.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Living homeless and having run away from home, Sabrina had seen hard-core heroin addicts at their worst. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/joint-custody-best-for-kids-after-divorce-105493.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Joint custody is the best arrangement for children of divorce, according to the Journal of Family Psychology. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/young-people-inspire-youfa-national-youth-festival-launch-105345.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT YoUFA, the youth arm of national educational charity The University of the First Age (UFA), hosted its first ever youth festival - YoUFiestA, on 24th June, at Town Hall, Birmingham,UK. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/card-awarded-government-grant-to-help-families-in-arizona-105383.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT A First Things First grant will provide intense, short term behavioral intervention to families in crisis. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/zucchini-500-has-fresh-produce-going-fast-at-the-nc-research-campus-farmers-market-105444.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Children, start your imaginations! It's Zucchini racing time. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/boosting-safety-for-texas-kids-105164.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Texas children involved in car accidents face the prospect of disability and even death caused by seat belts designed for adults. A new bill has been sent to the Texas legislature requiring booster seats for children age 5-7. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/online-garden-products-retailer-announces-grand-opening-with-10-savings-on-all-premium-cedar-sheds-and-premium-cedar-playhouses-through-june-30-2009-105473.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT SpiritLiving Co. is offering 10% off all premium cedar sheds and premium cedar playhouses through June 30, 2009 to celebrate the grand opening of four specialty web sites focused on outdoor garden/yard storage solutions. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/american-children-dying-from-abuse-at-an-alarming-rate-105395.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Newly released child abuse statistics show rise in fatalities. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/debt-settlement-company-donates-to-metro-kidz-105185.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Employees at an award-winning debt settlement company make charitable donation to inner-city youth group. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/chicobag-and-green-halloween-revive-annual-childrens-trick-or-treat-bag-design-contest-and-help-charity-105213.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Ghouly Girls and Bootiful Boys ages 1-13 get a chance to create a new eco-friendly product http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/usmade-stuffed-animals-provide-an-ecofriendly-alternative-105010.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Maggie's Organics releases stuffed Barnyard Animals made from Organic Cotton Fibers http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/kids-express-short-listed-entries-announced-105081.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Poets Express announces the short list for Kids Express poetry competition. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/the-childrens-mutual-reveals-dads-are-kids-number-one-heroes-104968.htm Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The Children's Mutual has conducted new research among customers that has revealed that Dads are the number one hero in their children's eyes http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/nfl-running-back-and-gouverneur-new-york-native-brian-leonard-to-host-youth-football-camp-104993.htm Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The Brian Leonard Football Camp, an Elite Camp Services Youth Camp, is set for July 6-9 in Canton, New York. Registration is open for youth from grades 1 through 12 for the camp featuring top college and high school coaches. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/the-economys-effect-on-child-support-payments-104868.htm Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT As parents struggle with lay-offs or job losses, fewer work hours and reduced home values, many are finding it difficult to keep up with their child support obligations. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/teenaged-drivers-as-accident-risks-104903.htm Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Teens are more likely to underestimate dangerous driving situations, more likely to speed and tailgate, and more likely to drive while impaired. It is also reported that teenagers have the lowest rate of seatbelt use. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/climate-change-voices-of-khumbus-children-105017.htm Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Children express their concerns about climate change and its impact on their environment through art and letter writing competitions http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/boy-brain-damaged-at-rugby-club-party-wins-gbp46-million-104636.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT A boy who suffered brain damage after falling off a ride at an end of season party at a rugby club has won GBP4.6 million in compensation. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/myoga-donates-ecofriendly-yoga-mats-to-local-schools-104719.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Alameda, Ca based yoga mat manufacturing company, mYoga, will donate eco-friendly yoga mats to local schools and children's organizations. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/usmma-of-bellingham-announces-summer-camp-for-kids-teens-in-july-104761.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) of Bellingham has recently launched a new Summer Camp program for children ages 7 to 12 years old and teens. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/global-vision-technologies-sponsors-12th-annual-cwla-national-child-welfare-data-and-technology-conference-in-june-104550.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT GVT will be introducing FAMCare to the attending audience, a world-class child welfare and human services software platform designed to allow agencies to collect critical data faster and intuitively. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/mimi-rothschild-allows-parents-to-contribute-to-homeschooling-lessons-104531.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Suggestions from parents and educators will help enhance curriculum. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/serious-consequences-for-domestic-violence-convictions-104404.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT If you are convicted of or even just face allegations of domestic violence, your child custody and visitation rights may be threatened. A conviction can result in jail time and have an adverse impact on your career, military progression and freedom. http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/the-vic-voltaggio-national-baseball-umpire-camp-august-710-2009-minneapolis-mn-presented-by-wwwumpireteachercom-104166.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Former MLB and World Series Umpire Vic Voltaggio to headline 4-Day umpire training for aspiring amateur and pro umpires http://childrenprnews.com/children_and_youth_articles/2009/06/new-childcare-center-first-in-lacey-to-offer-watchmegrow-webcam-viewing-for-military-families-104220.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Technology Keeps Families Connected Even When They Are Overseas