Heelys, the sneakers with wheels that were a fad in the 2000s, helped me form my first friendships. Recently, I decided to tap into that joy again.
Category: Children and Childhood
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What Heelys, the Sneakers With Wheels, Taught Me About Momentum as a Child
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BNY and Robinhood Will Help Run ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children
The New York Times – Business:The new tax-sheltered savings and investment accounts will start accepting deposits this summer.
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Judge Strikes Down RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policies in Blow to Trump’s Health Agenda
The New York Times – Business:Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government had not based its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and revising the childhood immunization schedule.
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Overlooked No More: Eleanor Abbott, the Creator of Candy Land
The New York Times – Business:She invented the game nearly 80 years ago to distract children who were suffering in the hospital during a polio outbreak.
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In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation
The New York Times – Business:Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
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RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
The New York Times – Business:Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
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In Search of a Platonic Co-Parent Online
Platforms that match partners in procreation are experiencing a post-pandemic uptick.
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5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a film sequel to a beloved franchise and a documentary about the plight of polar bears.
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Google and Character.AI to Settle Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Death
The settlement came in the case of a 14-year-old in Florida who had killed himself after developing a relationship with an A.I. chatbot.
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As Youth Sports Professionalize, Kids Are Burning Out Fast
A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents is stunting children’s emotional well-being and leading to injuries.