Children
US Can't Condemn Prison Camps Because it's Locking up Migrants: China Media
More than 1 million people are believed to be detained in "re-education" camps in the restive western Chinese province of Xinjiang.
Over 360,000 Children Injured by Toy Guns from 1990 to 2016, Study Finds
Injuries to the head and neck were the most commonly reported. The average age of injured children was 12 years old, and boys accounted for almost 90 percent of injuries recorded.
Children Are More Likely To Die In Mass Shootings at Home Than At School
Federal law prohibits convicted domestic abusers or family members subject to a protective order from possessing firearms.
12-Year-Old Boy Youngest Person Convicted in Hong Kong Protests
A young boy who spray-painted on a police station and metro station during the Hong Kong protests has been arrested and is the youngest person convicted in the protests so far.
After Sesame Street: What's Next for Children's TV?
On the 50th anniversary of the beloved show, a look at what makes educational programming worthwhile and where we go from here.
Two Thirds of Parents Struggle to Spot Signs of Depression in Their Kids
Most parents think children should be screened for depression at school.
Amazon Removes 'Daddy's Little Slut' Children's T-shirt After Backlash
The online retailer confirmed that the item, sold by a third-party, had been removed from its store after complaints.
Mom Calls 911 and Allegedly Admits to Drowning 2-year-old Daughter
A mother in Gilroy, California has been arrested for suspected murder after allegedly calling 911 to report that she had drowned her 2-year-old-daughter.
Children Who Use Screens Too Much Have Different Brain Structures
Scientists looked at the brain wiring of a group of under-fives to reach their conclusion.
Message in Bottle Found in Remote Hawaii from 1998 Mainland Kindergartners
A research scientist in Hawaii says she found a message in a bottle written by a 1998 kindergarten class in Washington State. It's only one of several recently reported "message in a bottle" discoveries.
Local Leaders Blame Bolsonaro, Allies for Spiking Police Killings in Brazil
More than 1,250 people have been killed by police this year under the watch of the far-right president, who came to office promising a zero-tolerance approach to crime.
The Closer New York Kids Live to Junk Food Stores, the Fatter They Get
The research involved over 1 million children.
Kids Aren't Getting Enough Sleep, and It's Affecting Their Learning: Study
Sleep "should be considered as vital as exercise and diet," an expert told "Newsweek."
Hong Kong Youth Will Fight For Democracy Despite Child Arrests: Activists
At least 750 children have been arrested by Hong Kong police since mass anti-government protests broke out in June.
Fourth Grader Called N-word by Vice Principal, According to Boy's Parents
The parents of a 9-year-old boy say their son was called the N-word by his school's vice principal. School officials confirm the incident happened.
California Post Office Worker Finds Two Missing Kids in Two Weeks
Chyanne Thomas, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Vista, California, became a hero twice over when she helped return a pair of missing children to their homes in the space of two weeks.
Washington State is First in the Nation To License Outdoor Preschools
Washington State has become the first state in the nation to license outdoor preschools, nature-based early learning and child care programs.
Black Children Respond Differently to Asthma Medication, Study Finds
A research study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that some underutilized asthma treatments may be more effective for African American children, the demographic most likely to have the disease.
Family Says 5-Year-Old Called 'Sexual Predator' After Hug; School Denies It
A Tennessee family's claim that their autistic 5-year-old son was labelled a sex offender after hugging a fellow student has been denied by school officials.
Carlson Calls Climate Activism a 'Performative Stunt Mixed With Hypocrisy'
The Fox News host also criticized 2020 Democrats for promising to "crack down on your cheeseburgers while flying across the country private."
You Can Book a Stay in a Pediatric ICU on Airbnb
Airbnb users can book a three-hour stay at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and see what young patients experience in the intensive care unit.
Hundreds of Young People Pledge Not to Have Children for the Environment
At the time of writing, close to 1,000 people have pledged to not having children until their government can ensure a safe future for them. The movement was launched Monday.
Psychologists Warn Parents Against Causing 'Eco-Anxiety' in Children
Mental health professionals say a rising number of young adults are being treated with psychiatric drugs to reduce emotional stress and exhaustion caused by "eco-anxiety," a fervent fear that humans will go extinct as a result of their own pollution and damage to the environment.
Trampoline Spring Impales Young Boy's Back in Freak Accident
Jamie told 'Newsweek' he's now feeling "much better."
Warren Book Advised Women 'Don't Have Children,' Now Asks For UCC
Having a child is "the single best predictor that a woman will end up in financial collapse," Warren wrote in a 2003 book with her daughter.
Video Shows Military Personnel Making a Little Boy an Honorary Soldier
Gage, an 8-year-old boy with a rare form of cancer, always wanted to be a soldier when he grew up; the leadership of 434th Field Artillery Brigade made his dream come true.
A Prominent Autism Group Cut Ties With 'Sesame Street' Over Autistic Muppet
The new PSAs were made with the group Autism Speaks, which has been criticized in the past for what many see as stigmatizing autism.
Actor Danny Trejo Helped Save a Small Child Trapped in an Overturned SUV
Trejo downplayed his contributions, saying "The only thing that saved that little kid was his car seat."
We Visited the Border. The Children We Saw There Need Pediatricians, Now
We are two pediatricians (one a sitting member of Congress) and we call on the DHS to allow detained children access to the specialized care they require.
Mario Lopez: 'Dangerous' For Parents to Make Decisions for Transgender Kids
"When you're a kid... you don't know anything about sexuality yet," said the 45-year-old actor and TV personality. "You're just a kid."