Tips to improve your child’s speech development, when to seek help for communication challenges
By Dr. Joneen Lowman University of Kentucky Communication begins at birth when you make eye contact and talk to your…
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Youth gun deaths in the US have surged 50% since 2019
By Amanda Hernández Kentucky Lantern Firearm-related deaths among children and teenagers in the United States have risen sharply in recent…
Specialty care for children with complex neurologic conditions can be a lifeline for families
By Dr. David Toupin University of Kentucky As a neurologist specializing in the care of children with complex neurologic diseases,…
With more than 2000 kids awaiting organ transplants, time – and organ size – are critical
Dr. Meera Gupta University of Kentucky Nearly 100,000 Americans are waiting for a life-saving organ. More than 2,000 of those…
Report ranks guns as main killer of U.S. children, teens; trend worsening due to mental health crisis
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Gun deaths among children nationwide have increased by 87% over the past decade, while…
KYTC reminding drivers to be vigilant of school buses, children as back-to-school time arrives
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s back to school time, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) urges all motorists to…
Emma Curtis: State legislature’s cruel war on gender-affirming care only serve to hurt more Kyians
I am a 26-year-old woman and a lifelong resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I have attended private, religious, and…
The holidays can be a hectic time for children, some tips for parents to help them manage the stress
Dr. Meghan Marsac University of Kentucky The holiday season, while joyful, can sometimes be a time of stress, meltdowns and…
Kentucky Gives Day returns May 10; 258 nonprofit organizations participating from across the state
Nonprofit organizations, including seven from NKY, will participate in the tenth annual Kentucky Gives Day on Tuesday, May 10. The…
Flu shots, nasal sprays give kids broad protection against many influenza variants, study finds
Children who receive year after year of season-specific influenza vaccines develop antibodies that also provide broader protection against new strains…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Making a case for his budget plan — ‘The time is here. The future is now.’
Our future is now. It is time to make bold investments so we can move our state forward – not…
Henry Webb: This month we honor those responsible for our community’s most precious resource
The only time many people pay attention to their local school board is when there’s a tax vote, but school…
AG Cameron joins coalition investigating Facebook’s Instagram and whether it puts children at risk
Attorney General Daniel Cameron has said he is co-leading a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook,…
Coronavirus vaccines for children ages five to 11 are approved, but many parents remain reluctant
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved emergency-use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus…
NKY Montessori Academy, Horizon Community Funds partner to support Crescent Springs school
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky is now home to the Northern Kentucky Montessori Academy Fund to support the Crescent…
KY to receive nearly $6 Million in additional tobacco settlement funds to fund early childhood initiatives
The Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood (GOEC) will receive nearly $6 million in additional funds from the annual Tobacco…
Nicholas Brake: Pandemic relief and other federal government proposals will uplift children
One of the greatest moral stains from the last decade is how U.S. policymakers at the federal and state level…
Kentucky Kids Count County Data Book gives insight into how lives of children and families can be improved
By Josie Shriver NKyTribune reporter The Kentucky Kids Count County Data Book, in its 30th year, provides the numbers behind…
Kentucky art contest increases pollinator awareness; children ages 5-18 encouraged to participate
Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles invites Kentucky’s youth to participate in the Kentucky Pollinator Stakeholders Art Contest. The contest is…
Stacey Thornberry opens Homewatch CareGivers in NKY, serving families who need elder care at home
Special to NKyTribune If there’s one thing that COVID-19 has shown, it’s the need for high quality, reliable and accountable…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet encourages students to enter Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is encouraging Kentucky students to enter the 2020-2021 edition of its popular Adopt-a-Highway art contest….
Behringer-Crawford Museum’s ‘Chippie’s Sensational Science Lab’ set for Nov. 24 at 1 p.m.
Create a cornucopia of science experiments and STEAM activities based on Thanksgiving dinner with Behringer-Crawford Museum’s November “Chippie’s Sensational Science…