by Diana Procopis | Jul 20, 2021 | News
Kids begin consuming digital media early, at home and in school. Here’s how parents can foster good online practices. Tablets, smartphones and other digital devices are part of the modern classroom and social scene. But – as with any tool – training, practice...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 20, 2021 | News
Families on Thursday began receiving the first monthly payments from a dramatically expanded child tax credit, a key part of the almost $2 trillion American Rescue Plan. Advocates estimate it will help lift 250,000 children out of poverty in New York alone. It also...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 16, 2021 | News
Last month, the Department of Education issued a new interpretation of Title IX, extending protections to transgender students and rejecting the direction that had been taken by the Trump administration. LGBTQ+ students often face disproportionate bullying, harassment...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 16, 2021 | News
Original article written by Perri Klass for The New York Times. During adolescent years it is a time when most teens experience puberty. In addition it is also an opportunity for them to grow in their relationships, figure out their identity and explore their...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 13, 2021 | News
Did you know that one in three American adults, and one in six American children, are obese? Each new generation lives a more sedentary lifestyle than the last. A study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services detected a cause-and-effect relationship...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 13, 2021 | News
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — At least 60,000 children and teens will be able to receive book kits from the New York Public Library (NYPL) to help stay engaged during the summer season. The kits will be available at all NYPL branch locations starting on Monday. 6...
