Suicide attempts among teen girls increased 50% during pandemic, CDC finds
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
New Jersey mom celebrates daughter's doctorate with billboard
The daughter said she figured her mother would plan a party or a dinner to mark the occasion.
Nonprofit gives hope to kids in high-crime New Jersey city
"The goal was to teach our kids that there's opportunities. Your life is worth living."
It could take years for kids to recover from pandemic learning gap, research shows
Students struggled with remote learning, leading to many to fall behind in their education.
Parents still desperate for baby formula months after shortage began
The latest data shows nearly one-third of powdered formula products are still out of stock nationwide.
New Omicron variants drive increase in COVID cases
"Your immune system will have a harder time fighting off this current wave."
Park trampolines are more dangerous than home trampolines, study finds
Children using trampolines at parks and centers are more than twice as likely to suffer injuries, a new study said.
Nonprofit aims to end cycle of youth homelessness with job training
"Young people who are LGBTQ+ are being kicked out of their homes. We also have many young people who are transitioning out of the foster care system," the executive director said.
Baby formula shortage could mean life or death for kids with metabolic issues
"In the long term, not having the formula would result in permanent brain damage," one child's mother told CBS News.
First-in-the-nation residency program seeks to address teacher shortages
There are more than 300,000 fewer teachers compared with before the pandemic, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
New Jersey boy surfs for more than 600 days straight to raise money for charity
Carter Doorley said his goal is to surf 1,000 days in a row.
Teenager helps sick kids find an escape through books
The teenager said the book drive was a form of therapy as her dad battled cancer.
How a New Jersey school is building trust between students and police
In an effort to break down misconceptions, a school is pairing students with police for a day of intense bonding.
School rewards good behavior with tokens for book vending machine
A New York City elementary school rewards being nice with tokens redeemable for books at a special vending machine
Once-healthy kids face symptoms months after COVID infection
A recent study found that COVID affects one in seven children months after they were infected.