Answers from the doctors: This is not the year to risk it — get a flu shot, which is especially important now
By Monalisa Taylor, Lewis Hargett and Heidi Margulis This is not the year to risk it. Get a flu shot….
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Ashli Watts: Women, the workforce and the pandemic, a crisis that needs immediate attention
As a female executive, I have had to answer the same question for many years: “How are you able to…
Reading matters: Books can make a big difference in a child’s life and school performance; adults needed
By Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report Literacy experts have long known that reading to toddlers, even babies, can make a…
Advancing Equity: Our children are watching; help them grow up in a nation that lives by its creeds
Part of a series by NKY’s nonprofits who stand together against racism and any acts that dehumanize people. By Denise…
Drowning remains leading cause of death for children ages 1-4; take these steps to keep kids safe in water
By Dr. Scottie Day Special to the NKyTribune Ask any child about the best part of summer, and chances are…
Newport Independent Schools offering free meals, reading programs for children this summer
The Newport Independent Schools has taken steps to provide free meals — breakfast and lunch — to any child age…
Study reveals children in Central, Eastern Kentucky more likely to face hunger than overall population
God’s Pantry Food Bank announced the release of Map the Meal Gap 2020, the latest report by Feeding America on…
Sarah Graman: Everyone has been touched by global pandemic and children may need some help to cope
During these unprecedented times of change and uncertainty, we need to bring our discussions and awareness about the importance of…
Beshear unveils ‘Education First’ budget ending 14 years of cuts; funds health, pensions, social workers
Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his first budget to lawmakers on Tuesday prioritizing education, health care and protecting our children, underlining…
Northern Kentucky Tribune NewsMaker Awards recognize leaders who make the region a better place
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky Tribune Newsmaker Awards celebrated the people who bring the region its news and some of…
In wake of two mass shootings in U.S., some tips for managing distress in children after traumatic events
By Ginny Sprang University of Kentucky Whether it is the local evening news or a 24-hour cable news channel, images…
Representatives Moser, Miller plan to pre-file bill taxing e-cigarettes in 2020 session; to curb youth use
“In the last year and a half, I went to 3 proms, 2 homecomings, graduated high school, got a job,…
Janie Heath: It’s time for bold steps to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids
On June 17, CVS Health committed to overturning youth e-cigarette use at a whole new level: The retail and health…
Healthy Headlines: A summer warning — Hot cars and children are a dangerous combination
St. Elizabeth Healthcare In today’s connected age, it’s easy to become distracted. Even the most loving and attentive parents make…
NKY Education Council hosting free event to view documentary, ‘Broken Places,’ at Kenton library
The Northern Kentucky Education Council invites the public to a free event for a documentary and discussion on ‘Broken Places.’…
Glenna Bevin: Scholarship tax credits expand education opportunities for all Kentucky’s children
During the next few weeks, our General Assembly has a remarkable opportunity to give thousands of Kentucky children a new…
Danielle Corbin: Celebrate digital learning with less screen time; power those devices down
Considering the prevalence of screens in our lives — be it television, laptops, tablets or smartphones —it’s easy to feel…
Kentucky has highest rate in nation of children in care of relatives, says new Census Bureau data
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Kentucky continues to have the highest rate in the nation of…
NEWSMAKERS: Rick Hulefeld, a visionary and dreamer, founded Children Inc. and built it to matter
Staff report This is part of a series on the NKyTribune’s NEWSMAKER award winners who will be recognized and celebrated…
State says providers have ‘misinterpreted’ guidelines for Medicaid for pregnant women, children
Staff report The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services said pregnant women and children are eligible to receive all…
Children, Inc . Receives Grant from Roeding Insurance Group and Westfield Insurance Foundation
Children, Inc. received a $6,000 grant from Roeding Insurance and Westfield Insurance Foundation to help children and families achieve success…
Keven Moore: Mothers are ultimate risk management & safety professionals of this world
As we all pause to show our appreciation to mothers this Sunday, it occurred to me how mothers are the…