News by subject: CHI

Dyslexia Canada commends the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) for its seminal report, "Equitable Education for Students with Reading Disabilities." This report represents a significant victory for students with dyslexia and a step toward...

TinySuperheroes celebrates 10 years of ensuring that the smallest superheroes wear capes as they overcome illness or disability. The program, founded by cape crusader Robyn Rosenberger, has distributed 120,000 capes globally to lift spirits and...

Make It Movement, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect young...

Scientists have known for decades that pregnancy requires a mother's body to adjust so that her immune system does not attack the growing fetus as if it were a hostile foreign invader. Yet despite learning a great deal more about the...

The Heybrook, a premiere wellness and social club dedicated to supporting expectant and early parents, is excited to announce its Grand Opening on October 21, 2023. Located in Kirkland, Washington, The Heybrook offers a wide range of services,...

Taking next steps to bridge gaps in maternal and infant health care access, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) announced today a $1.2 million grant to bring the first March of Dimes Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center® to Texas, which will be...

Today, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and its subsidiaries, which include Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced an affiliation agreement that will enhance the care, health outcomes and...

Girl Scouts River Valleys is pleased to announce that Dr. Kevin Koobmeej Xiong has been hired for the role of Chief People Officer. Dr. Xiong brings a wealth of experience to the role with over twenty years of progressive human resources expertise....

Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) expanded its impact on pediatric patients with cancer through the launch of ACS PAWS (Pups Assisting with Support), a pilot grant program that aims to improve the quality of life for hospitalized children with...

Two products from Learning Without Tears (LWT) have been honored with 2023 Back to School Awards from Tech & Learning: Handwriting Without Tears® and Phonics, Reading, and Metm. Handwriting Without Tears, LWT's flagship product, has been a staple in...

It may be a simple activity for young scholars but one that can have a lasting impact. That's why third-grade teacher Stephony Leuallen designed a bucket-filling activity to instill kindness and empathy in her students....

Newsweek today announced their annual rankings for the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list, and Nicklaus Children's Health System was ranked #41. The 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® are the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice...

At Health Carousel, our purpose is to improve lives and make healthcare work better. With the launch of our Pediatric Workforce Solutions, our goal is to ensure that every child has access to quality healthcare when and where they need it. We...

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. , today announced that it will present a new post hoc analysis of Phase 2 data of the investigational drug crinecerfont in adolescent patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase...

Known for its innovative line of gently weighted sleep sacks/swaddles, bamboo pajamas, and sleep-related accessories for babies and children, Dreamland Baby® has announced its NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Giveback Program. Dreamland Baby...

Spirit Halloween and Butterfinger® are teaming up for the sweetest collaboration of the year - it's all treats, no tricks because Butterfinger® is now the official candy bar of Spirit Halloween, the leading Halloween retailer in North America....

Make-A-Wish America today announced Phil Colaco, recently retired CEO of Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC (DCF), a global leader in investment banking services, has been elected to the wish-granting organization's National Board of Directors. Colaco...

Today, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School (MHS), celebrated the opening of its first Early Childhood Education Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. CHS Hershey is part of a $350 million initiative to...

Eye care nonprofit Orbis International is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Siloam Vision to use the company's cloud-based telemedicine platform to expand access to eye care and prevent blindness in premature infants living in...

The annual Injuries and Deaths Associated with Nursery Products Among Children Younger Than Age Five report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that risks associated with nursery products remain high with more...

Gravitas Education Holdings Inc. (the "Company") , a leading early childhood education service provider in China, today announced that the Company's board of directors (the "Board") approved a special cash dividend in an amount ranging from US$11.256...

In 2023, parents, grandparents and caregivers recognize the need to teach beyond typical academics when raising young children, according to a survey by Nanos and LuvBug Learning. Children's emotional development is critical, which is concerning...

WeeCycle, a leading local nonprofit committed to providing essential baby gear and support to families in need, is making waves during Diaper Need Awareness Week (Sept. 18-24) with a powerful initiative. In a bid to address diaper need and create a...

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that college athletes had worse post-injury outcomes related to concussions they experienced outside of sports than those they experienced while playing sports. Additionally, female...

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, the largest children's hospital on the West Coast and one of the nation's top pediatric health care systems, and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) are pleased to announce that Rush Chewning, MD, has...

Literacy programs Benchmark Advance and Adelante, from leading educational publisher Benchmark Education Company (BEC), have played a role in helping improve early literacy in California's Palo Alto Unified School District. After launching a new...

Three grassroots community groups from across B.C. have been awarded $15,000 each by FortisBC to support the unique and impactful programs they provide in their communities. Nominated by local leaders, the Community Giving Awards program supports...

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today that it is expanding the scope of its pediatric services and capabilities at Wexford Hospital, providing children and families in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh with new, convenient...

The 35th Annual Frank Horton 2k/5k Trail Race is almost here, and on September 29th, runners of all ages will take to the field for the chance to win HOKA-brand runners' attire and the winner's title. Open to the public, this nighttime trail race...

A Kid Again, a national nonprofit supporting children with life-threatening conditions and their families, is partnering with major league baseball teams throughout the country for its "Take Me Out to the Ball Park" initiative ? organizing...

Finding Foxtale, a new children's clothing company and lifestyle brand, is proud to announce its launch in time for the fall and holiday seasons. Recognizing that childhood is precious, Finding...

The Newark Board of Education is excited to announce the opening of Nelson Mandela Elementary School in the Central Ward, a beacon of educational innovation and empowerment in our community. In its inaugural year, the school will serve students in...

In a remarkable achievement, Foothills student Jay Knopf has been selected to join the 2023/24 Minister's Youth Council, representing the voice of Alberta's junior and senior high school students in shaping the future of education in the province....

Local nonprofit organization, Educational First Steps (EFS), has been creating and supporting high-quality early learning environments across North Texas for over 30 years. Through their early childhood education program, the Four Steps to...

The Philadelphia Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 15 brilliant educational leaders beginning their Surge Fellowship journey this month as they set out to accelerate their leadership and personal growth to become...

Symptoms of poor mental health?including emotions like anxiety, depression and stress?are far more widespread than reported by high school students at the height of the pandemic, according to a recent survey conducted by RethinkFirst. RethinkFirst is...

Nobias Therapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering AI-based deep phenotyping techniques to discover advanced therapeutics, today announced that new results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of NB-001 (fasoracetam) for the treatment of the...

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Discovery Cube, Southern California's leading children's science museum, is calling all ghosts and goblins to come experience the second annual Pumpkin Palooza event at the Orange County campus starting Saturday, Oct. 7 through Tuesday, Oct. 31. The...

Today in an unprecedented display of solidarity and shared values, Seattle's professional sports teams and the Seattle Sports Commission have joined forces as the Seattle Alliance to donate $500,000 over four years to the King County Play Equity...

Rocket Club Math, the after-school math tutoring center for kids ages 4 to 12, has expanded by opening 2 new retail locations at 23 Warren Street in Tribeca and 1334 3rd Avenue on the Upper East Side....

At the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2023 meeting today, the Diverse Books for All Coalition presented an urgent plan designed to ensure that our increasingly diverse population of children have access to books in which they can see themselves,...

Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a San Diego-based independent broker-dealer, made a combined donation of $58,500 to Promises2Kids, a San Diego charity serving foster youth, in conjunction with IFG's annual National Conference, held at the La...

Today, Kidde ? a trusted leader in fire safety for more than 100 years ? announced its second annual Cause For AlarmTM campaign. This campaign was created in response to the statistics that fatal house fires disproportionately affect some communities...

Let's celebrate and support a world of wonder, curiosity and innovation! Enjoy a spectacular night of science at the Ontario Science Centre's RBC Innovators Ball on Thursday, November 2, 2023. RBC's Chief Risk Officer, Graeme Hepworth, joins as the...

Babylon Dental Care wants to remind our current and prospective patients that they should schedule their dental appointments before the end of the year. Why? Because their 2023 dental insurance benefits will expire as soon the calendar rolls into...

Merrell®, the world's leading hike and outdoor footwear brand, today released a public service announcement in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) to address the critical need for mentorship and inspire volunteer sign-ups...

Melissa & Doug, recognized by parents as the #1 preschool brand for wooden and sustainable toys, announced today the grand opening of its first-ever retail store this fall. The 1,600-square-foot store is scheduled to open its doors on October 6,...

In a landmark case involving a minor, injury attorney Super Woman Super Lawyer Maryam Parman, has once again proven her unparalleled dedication to justice for injured children. Parman recovered over $11 million on behalf of a young boy who suffered a...

Nuna, a world leader in premier baby gear, is proud to introduce Tavo, a groundbreaking pet protection brand designed to revolutionize the way we travel with our adventure buddies ? our fur-babies and constant companions. In the same way the highest...