The offspring of many East Asian immigrants are raised to support their elders in their later years. That gives a segment of Americans challenges others don’t face.
Category: Children and Childhood
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‘Jam Van’ Dares to Ask: What if Family Road Trips Were Actually Fun?
A new travel series featuring a diverse array of beloved musical artists uses original tunes to help children navigate the world.
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December Birthdays: A Curse, or an Unexpected Blessing?
It’s hard to have your special day in a month of special days. December babies have one request: Make an effort.
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Day 27: What Are Kids Saying About Kwanzaa?
As some Black families celebrate Kwanzaa this week, we asked children to share their impressions of this nonreligious holiday honoring African American culture.
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It’s Boom Times for Santa
Like other in-person workers, Santa took a hit the first two years of the pandemic. But he’s back in a big way.
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Epic Games, Creator of Fortnite, to Pay $520 Million Over Children’s Privacy
The creator of popular games like Fortnite and Rocket League violated children’s privacy and duped millions of users into unwanted purchases, federal regulators said.
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Craft Your Own D.I.Y. Hanukkah Menorah
Creating your own candleholder can be a fun way to teach kids about the holiday — and to spread a bit of festive light.
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Opposition to School Vaccine Mandates Has Grown Significantly, Study Finds
A third of parents now feel they should be the ones to decide whether to get their children immunized against measles, mumps and other childhood diseases.
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Lloyd Newman, Teenage Chronicler of ‘Ghetto Life,’ Dies at 43
He and LeAlan Jones recorded stories of life and death in a Chicago housing project for NPR, winning a Peabody Award and inspiring the birth of StoryCorps.
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Tips to Encourage Children and Teens to Run
As youth running options expand, pro runners offer tips on how to encourage children and teens in ways that make them more likely to love the sport.
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How to Become Santa Claus
Four pros share their tips for making magical Christmas memories.