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The Latest on Kids and Social Media

The Latest on Kids and Social Media

by Children At Risk | Dec 15, 2022 | C@R Blog, Health & Nutrition, Parenting

By: Lauren Biegel, Asst. Director, Programs  Social media is everywhere. Especially through COVID-19 sheltering, social media connects many of us to people across the world, and there’s a lot to love about it: funny videos, life hacks, and updates on friends we...
Op-Ed: Every student in Texas should access a free school meal

Op-Ed: Every student in Texas should access a free school meal

by Children At Risk | Dec 12, 2022 | C@R Blog, Health & Nutrition, Op-Ed

As published in Dallas Morning News, December 12, 2022. By Bob Sanborn and Laura Hayes According to Feeding America, 1 out of 5 children in North Texas faces hunger due to limited resources, poverty and parental unemployment. Just like a car running out of gas, hungry...
Experts Gathered to Discuss the Importance of Texas Mothers During May 5 Summit

Experts Gathered to Discuss the Importance of Texas Mothers During May 5 Summit

by Children At Risk | Jun 24, 2022 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Equity, Events, Health & Nutrition, Parenting, TXFLC

Researchers and advocates gather to discuss federal and state policy implications maternal health outcomes, family planning, and economic justice at first-ever Texas Motherhood Summit. On May 5, Children at Risk and Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC) presented...
How Caregivers Can Be Aware of – and Support – Their Child’s Mental Health

How Caregivers Can Be Aware of – and Support – Their Child’s Mental Health

by Children At Risk | Apr 27, 2022 | C@R Blog, COVID-19, Health & Nutrition, Parenting

By Jarret Guajardo Children’s mental health is a key element of child wellbeing, one that is too often neglected. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, one in five US children aged 12-17 had experienced a major depressive episode, 37% of high school students had reported...
Petro-Proximate Learning in Texas

Petro-Proximate Learning in Texas

by Children At Risk | Apr 25, 2022 | C@R Blog, Equity, Health & Nutrition, Parenting, Publication, Research

Media Contact: Rashena Flagg, 713.301.4577   Research shows petrochemical plants within close proximity to schools negatively impact a child’s performance. On April 25, CHILDREN AT RISK released a new report analyzing the proximity of petrochemical plants to...
Thought Leaders Convene for Second-Annual Border Health Summit

Thought Leaders Convene for Second-Annual Border Health Summit

by Children At Risk | Apr 19, 2022 | C@R Blog, Events, Health & Nutrition, TXFLC

EXPERTS gathered to explore the INNOVATIVE PRACTICES AND UNIQuE HEALTH CHALLENGES IN THE TEXAS BORDERLANDS DURING APRIL 7 SUMMIT While the health challenges impacting the Borderlands are many, the strong sense of collaboration within the region has created unique...
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