children
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Diversity
More Than Skin Deep: Effect of Racial Disparities, Discrimination on Black Children’s Development
As more Americans begin to understand the insidious nature of racism and discrimination faced by Black Americans, little attention has been given to the impact of racism from the very beginning of Black Americans’ lives. Research shows, however, that structural and interpersonal racism experienced during the first 18 years…
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In-Depth
German Bedtime Stories: Journey from Struwwelpeter to Cinderella
The Filthy Boy You wake up in the middle of the night and a young, blonde, bushy-haired boy towers over your bed. His fingernails crookedly snake up the walls of your room and graze the ceiling. A smell like the inside of a dumpster hangs thick in the air, so…
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Health
Getting Children to Spend Time Outdoors
If your children aren’t spending enough time outside, they may be suffering from “Nature Deficit Disorder.” The Child Mind Institute says the average child spends seven hours each day in front of a screen and only seven minutes outside. Grady Newsource reporter Sydney Shadrix tells us about the advantages of…
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Uncategorized
Local Groups Help Children See Black Panther film
Haven Charities and Athens Cine team up to ensure children who want to see the movie…will.
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Athens-Clarke County
Controversial Adoption Rules Blocked in Georgia
As the 2017 Legislative Session comes to an end, the LGBT Pride community celebrates Georgia lawmakers’ failure to pass adoption bill updates. The changes to House Bill 159 would have protected adoption agencies who do not wish to work with LGBT couples.This includes private adoption agencies that are funded by…
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Northeast Georgia News
Parents Struggle to get Refund from Swim School
Some Oconee County parents want their money back from the Georgia Aquatic Center in Watkinsville. The parents say a disagreement that banned a coach from the swim center last month cost them the program and their money. Coach Sean Gillan ran “Sean Gillan Swim School” for a year and a…
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Athens-Clarke County
Compassion International Works to Connect Children, Athens
Compassion International connected Athens residents with kids from South America, Africa, the Caribbeans, and even Asia all in one weekend. They’re looking to connect even more residents to children worldwide. Compassion International came to Cornerstone Church Athens and ushered a walk-through in which attendants went through a twenty-minute visual presentation. Through…
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Health
Childhood Cancer Awareness Week: What You Need To Know
It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Week and here are 10 things you need to know about childhood cancer: \t In 2016, an estimated 10,380 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed. \t Of those 10,380, 1,250 deaths will occur among those children between birth and 14 years old. \t Mortality rates…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA, Georgia Tech Athletes Work Together at Extra Special People Summer Camp
Athens, GA–“Teammates” is probably not the first word that comes to mind when you think about Georgia and Georgia Tech. However, that’s exactly what they are today as they reveal their design plans for a summer camp for Extra Special People. Georgia and Georgia Tech students will present their designs…
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Athens-Clarke County
New UGA Organization Works to Overcome Youth Obesity
With hotter and hotter temperatures and summer right around the corner, the urge to hit the gym to get the perfect ‘summer bod’ is a mission for a lot of young people. For some people, dropping those pounds is easier said then done. Weight is an ongoing fight for many…