News by subject: CHI

Today, nearly 300 advocates from Boys & Girls Clubs across the country will meet with members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to discuss the issues impacting kids and teens in America. The gathering, from March 5-7, marks Boys & Girls Clubs of...

Varsity Spirit, a division of Varsity Brands and a leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps, competitions, and yearbooks, is excited to announce the debut of the Division I (DI) and Division (DII) National School Spirit...

Get ready to bounce back into excitement as FUNBOX®, The World's Biggest Bounce Park®, makes its triumphant return to Ontario Mills shopping and outlet mall on Friday March 8, 2024. Join us for the grand opening where tickets will be on sale for $15...

An interdisciplinary, global team of scientists led by Yael Mossé, MD, Professor of Pediatrics in the Cancer Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), has been selected as one of five research teams from all over the world to receive...

Author, poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho will host the inaugural Bedtime Story video series, which involves prominent public figures reading storybooks to children to inspire a love of the written word from an early age....

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Winning designer in 2024 Drive for Design contest to receive internship in Ram Truck design studioThe 12th annual Drive for Design contest kicks off today and the Stellantis North America design team is asking high school students to create their...

In support of UNICEF's work to improve access to safe water and sanitation for girls and boys around the world, UNICEF Canada will host its 32nd annual Chefs for UNICEF Water for Life Gala at the Halifax Convention Centre on Thursday, April 18, 2024....

Hanna Andersson , the leading premium children and baby apparel brand introduces HannaSofttm, a new exclusive fabric made with TENCELtm Lyocell. Launching today on HannaAndersson.com, the collection is designed for Hanna's youngest wearers in a...

Montefiore today announced plans for a new pediatric inpatient psychiatry unit adding a new care option to address the unmet urgent behavioral and mental health needs of children and adolescents in the Bronx. The...

Aussie Bubs, the Australian-made infant and toddler nutrition company dedicated to providing a clean and reliable option for American families, proudly unveils Bubs Essential Infant Formula for infants 0-12 months. Formulated with the same Clean...

Baby2Baby, a national nonprofit organization, and Huggies diapers are joining forces to provide crucial support to new mothers and babies with a program that will launch timed to Mother's Day 2024. In an effort to address rising diaper need in...

The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep. Hewatele,...

ProducKIDvity, the innovative childcare coworking facility based in the heart of the Okanagan, has made history by becoming the first childcare facility in the Southern Interior to achieve Living Wage Certification. This prestigious certification...

WHAT:Hundreds of PTA leaders and education advocates from across the country will come together March 5-7 in Alexandria, Va., for the 2024 National PTA Legislative Conference. During the conference, attendees will take action on issues that affect...

Stand for the Silent (SFTS) is pleased to announce the launch of their biannual scholarship programs for calendar year 2024. Each year, SFTS offers two rounds of scholarships, which are awarded in March and October. The scholarships are awarded to...

Ali Prato, journalist, Fertility Rally co-founder and Infertile AF podcast host, has written a groundbreaking children's book about IVF and family building through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), published today.  Ali Prato, host of...

Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that myView Literacy © 2025, its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program that is grounded in the Science of Reading, has been approved for...

The Toy Foundationtm, the philanthropic arm of The Toy Associationtm, is proud to announce $380,000 has been awarded to 20 children's hospitals and health systems that serve under-resourced communities, as part of its 2024 Childrens Hospital Play...

Justice Necessary, a Colorado-based nonprofit, in collaboration with legislative champions Representative Brianna Titone (HD 27, Jefferson) and Representative Jenny Wilford (HD 34, Adams) who serve as co-prime sponsors in the House, while Senator...

In a step towards empowering parents' diverse feeding journeys, Willow Innovations, Inc. (Willow), the leading FemTech brand changing how moms breastfeed; Bobbie, the mom-founded pediatric nutrition company; and SimpliFed, a digital...

Plan International USA is investing in the women of tomorrow by supporting the girls of today on International Women's Day. To celebrate the UN's International Women's Day theme of #InvestinWomen, Plan is equipping girls with the skills they need...

Children's Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) announced a combined sponsorship from Johnson & Johnson* and Noah's Bandage Project of nearly $640,000 to increase education and awareness of racial disparities in pediatric clinical trials.   "Diversity in...

tonies®, the original screen-free audio entertainment system for young children, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Blippi Tonie. Blippi joins the world of tonies® for the first time with his educational and entertaining adventures that...

Ready to Play Unstoppable? The LEGO Group is proud to launch its latest series of free in-store and online workshops in partnership with pioneering creatives. Aimed at young creators aged 6-12, the workshops are focused on themes such as...

Child actors are closely tied to Academy Award nominations, with at least 55 former child actors claiming nominations as adults. Blame it on Malcolm Gladwell's "10,000 rule" or innate talent, but it is an undeniable statistic: the best way to bring...

GoodPop, makers of cleaned-up classics from frozen pops to bubbly beverages, today announced the release of its two new, no added sugar Junior Pops - Mango & Strawberry....

Today marks the launch of enrichment provider Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), a tech-enabled company unlocking the potential of students year-round through after-school, structured recess, and summer camp with STEM, arts, and sports programs. As...

CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced it has been selected to provide Quality Assurance (QA) services for the Wisconsin Department of...

Magellan Health, Inc., a leader in behavioral health and related services, today announced two new digital cognitive behavioral therapy (DCBT) programs for children and adolescents struggling with anxiety-related symptoms....

Today marks the culmination of the 2024 #CanadaWeWant Conference, a transformative annual event that engages Canadian youth to address critical issues facing them, their communities and the entire country. Led by the Students Commission of Canada...

In one week, more than 4,000 Indigenous youth will lace up their skates and take to the ice for the 50th anniversary of the Little Native Hockey League's (Little NHL) tournament, sponsored by Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One). Ontario's largest Indigenous...

More than ever, young girls are being exposed to adult skincare content, and it's creating societal pressure for them to adopt unnecessary anti-aging skincare regimens before they've even grown up. ...

Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education, is excited to announce its second childcare center in Canton, GA and 28th Big Blue Marble Academy in Georgia is now open and enrolling children six weeks to 12 years for infant and...

Amid growing concerns around youth mental health and school violence, students across the country are teaming up to participate in Say Something Week, an initiative led by Sandy Hook Promise to champion a culture that actively prevents school...

Code Ninjas, a renowned name in children's coding education, has announced its newly signed franchise agreement with the Keith Bell Opportunity Central (OC) in Forney, Texas. The new location will be located at 680 Innovation Boulevard....

ONE WEEK WARNING: March Break starts rolling out across the country on March 11th! But don't worry, to help parents and kids have a winning March Break, Scouts Canada (the country's leading co-ed youth organization) created the 'Kidtastic' Activity...

Tomorrow, Pittsburgh Public Schools and Alliance for a Healthier Generation, in collaboration with Del Monte Foods and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, will celebrate National School Breakfast Week with a recipe tasting event at an elementary...

For over 50 years, kids, families, and fans have been laughing and learning with the iconic Sesame Street characters. And today, Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant chain with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible - and now...

STEM Next Opportunity Fund announced Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew ? a youth ambassador program championing access to STEM learning opportunities in afterschool and summer for all youth across the nation....

The Family Initiative LLC (TFI), a leading child welfare agency, is now one of the largest agencies of its kind in the U.S. TFI is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to assisting children and families through a full spectrum of child...

EMPOWER, a nonprofit child welfare collaborative, now provides foster care case management, kinship and reunification services for all children and families in the Metroplex East region, after entering Stage II of the Community-Based Care (CBC)...

The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories announced today a three-year action plan to improve and expand licensed early learning and child care (ELCC) programming across the territory. The 2023 to 2026 action plan covers investments...

Taking grassroots efforts to build a meaningful relationship between children and reading, Robert Vincent, author and illustrator of the children's book "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster)...

The Genius of Playtm, a national movement spearheaded by The Toy Associationtm to raise awareness about play's vital role in child development, marked the first day of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month today with the launch of "Let's Play ?...

Starlight Children's Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its Power of Play campaign, aimed at raising funds and awareness of the healing power of play for kids in hospitals and their families. The month-long campaign aims to raise...

The new Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre is being built in Toronto after a joint federal and municipal investment of more than $150 million. Announced by MP Marco Mendicino, Mayor Oliva Chow, Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie,...

Hess today announced a new addition to its Hess Toy Truck collection -- the fifth in its plush toy series designed especially for its youngest fans. My Plush Hess Truck: 2024 School Bus is now on sale exclusively at HessToyTruck.com for $35.99 with...

The Hershey Company announces its 2024 celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month with limited-edition Hershey's SHE bars highlighting the impact of women and girls everywhere.  ...

BTCC Exchange, one of the world's longest serving cryptocurrency exchanges, proudly announces its headline sponsorship of the Red Eagle Foundation's Celebrity Golf Day. The charity event, scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Heritage Course...