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French autistic kids mostly get psychotherapyIn most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 11:02
Oklahoma park accused of letting kids play ...
The Humane Society of the United States is accusing an Oklahoma exotic animal park of allowing children to handle and pose for photographs with juvenile tigers in what they called "a petting zoo for carnivores." Joe Schreibvogel, owner of the G.W. Exotic Animal Park, 65 miles south of Oklahoma City, denies the allegations, and he said on Thursday ... (more)
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 10:02
Ohio adoption effort to target tough-to-place kids
A partnership between the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption will help identify permanent homes for children awaiting adoption.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 05:47
"Positive Youth" Showcases Impact of HIV on Today's Youth
When television host and producer Charlie David set out to direct "Positive Youth," he was keenly aware of the high rate of HIV infections among young people 13-29. The new documentary is airing later this month on LOGO and screening at several festivals over the summer.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 01:33
Study: Millions of Students Chronically Absent
Up to 7.5 million students miss nearly a month of school each year, making them much more likely to drop out before they graduate, according to a new national report.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 21:33
Boomers' love of pets could change as both age
Hazel the schnauzer and Wrigley the black lab mix mean everything to Harriet Buscombe.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 20:28
Gas prices down everywhere -- except West Coast
Gas prices are coming down for most of the nation, but not for Lynnae McCoy and other residents of the West Coast.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 19:23
Most US kids under 1 are minorities, Census says
In what is a historic milestone, the population of minority children younger than the age of 1 has overtaken whites, the Census Bureau said on Thursday.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 15:09
Swift gives $4M to Country Hall of Fame expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Taylor Swift has taught a generation of kids to appreciate country music over the last five years.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 14:09
Leading insurer pays $109M for dog bite claims
The Orangeburg County Department of Public Safety is still investigating a fatal accident that killed one person Monday morning on Columbia Road.Investigators say a Mercedes Benz and a Chevrolet Blazer The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety is still investigating a fatal accident that killed one person Monday morning on Columbia Road.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 10:59
RFK Jr.'s Estranged Wife Found Dead in Bedford Home
Mary Richardson Kennedy, 52, estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was found dead Wednesday at 326 S. Bedford Road in Bedford.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 06:55
TB patient charged in Calif for not taking meds
A man has been arrested on a murder charge after his pregnant wife who had been stabbed in the chest staggered into a police station in western Arkansas and collapsed.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 05:55
911 tape: Confusion at home where mom shot kids
A tuberculosis patient has been charged in California after authorities said he failed to take medication for the highly contagious disease.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 01:45
US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids
For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 21:36
U. of Neb. museum to offer bee seminar for kids
The University of Nebraska's State Museum is hosting a program for children and families that will explore the world of honey bees.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 19:26
Stethoscope, doctor, exam
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released their annual health report for 2011 on Wednesday.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 15:16
Palestinians face hurdles to a greener West Bank
In a society preoccupied with the struggle for independence from Israel, protecting the environment has often been sidelined as evidenced by the ubiquitous sight of burning trash and piles of garbage bags on sidewalks in this city of 30,000 north of Jerusalem.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 13:11
Stepmom faces extradition in HI in kids' abduction
Hawaii prosecutor Jason Skier says Angela Bryant is due in court Wednesday morning on Hawaii's Big Island for a hearing.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 13:11
Police: FL mom killed her 4 kids
Florida police say a Port St. John mother shot and killed her four children early Tuesday morning before turning the gun on herself.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 08:52
Annie's mailbox: Couple's issues lead them to neglect their kids
Dear Annie: My brother-in-law, "Travis," has been in a relationship with his girlfriend, "Kristin," for eight years.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 04:37
Mom accused of killing kids too ill for U.K. court date
Jane Lowry discusses her personal battle with postpartum psychosis, following reports that claim a Canadian mother in the U.K. who has been charged in the deaths of her two sons was also suffering from this.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 00:32
Florida mom killed 4 kids, then herself
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Topix.net | 15-May-2012 20:33
Deputies: Fla. mom killed 4 kids, then herself
Emergency personell surround the scene of a multiple shooting in Port St. John, Brevard County, Fla., Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 19:28
Deputies: Fla. mom killed 4 kids, then herself
Sheriff's deputies in Brevard County said 33-year-old Tonya Thomas on Tuesday shot her four children, who ranged in age from 12 to 17.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 19:28
Fire that killed 6 kids 'was arson'
A couple who lost six children in a house fire will today be quizzed to find out if anyone bore any grudges against them, as police confirmed they believe the blaze was started deliberately.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 17:18
Motherhood makes me feel sexy - Alba
The Sin City actress - who has daughters Honor, 3, and nine-month-old Haven with husband Cash Warren - found having kids "empowering" and says having a family has made her much less shy about her sexuality.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 13:03
IPad Gives Voice To Kids With Autism
Sharia stood immobile in front of the television, transfixed by its images, unaware of the world around her.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 08:59
Police: Music teacher didn't abuse local kids before his suicide
Greenwich Police have closed their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Steven R. Allen, the Eastern Middle School music teacher who killed himself in November 2011 and was found to have child pornography in his Cos Cob apartment.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 04:54
1 in 3 young adults with autism lack jobs, education; they fare worse than other disabled kids
HOLD FOR RELEASE AT 12:01 A.M., EDT, MONDAY, MAY 14. THIS STORY MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST OR POSTED ONLINE BEFORE 12:01 A.M. EDT - In this March 2011 photo provided by Jeff Martin, Ian Wells sits on a bicycle in North Hanover, N.J. Wells, 21, of Allentown, N.J., has autism and has had trouble finding paid employment.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 00:35
Dad in kids' abduction pleads guilty in Montana
A Montana man who set off a months-long search for his three children after he abducted and took them to the Bahamas on a sailboat pleaded guilty Monday after reaching a deal with prosecutors that calls for a four-year prison term.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 00:35
Three kids dead, 15 hurt in Russia accident - Indiatalkies.com
Moscow, May 14: At least three children were killed and another 15 injured after a school bus collided with another bus in Russia, officials said.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 00:35
Protecting your Kids from Addiction
Discovery Fit and Health Writers. "Protecting your Kids from Addiction" 03 May 2012.
Topix.net | 13-May-2012 18:07
Formal charges filed in kids-on-hood case
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Topix.net | 13-May-2012 13:57
WA parents refuse to let their 550 kids take MAPS
A testing protest by parents in one western Washington school district isn't likely to affect the state budget.
Topix.net | 13-May-2012 09:37
Father found guilty of neglect for kids' deaths in RV fire
A Del City tow truck driver was convicted of child neglect Friday in the deaths of his three young children in a recreational vehicle fire.
Topix.net | 13-May-2012 05:23
Five fire deaths: Two arrests in murder probe after dad loses 5 of 17 kids in house blaze
The five brothers and sisters were named this afternoon while a sixth child, aged 13, has been left fighting for life after fire broke out as children slept The youngsters, aged between five and 10, died in the inferno despite father Mick Philpott's desperate attempts to save them.
Topix.net | 13-May-2012 01:23
Young cancer patients' 'Stronger' video a big hit
In this Sept. 22, 2011 file photo, singer Kelly Clarkson poses for a portrait in Los Angeles.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 21:14
Locals pledge to play funeral costs
A community mourning the deaths of five children who died after a fire ripped through their home have set up a charity to help pay for their funerals.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 18:04
Childhood Bipolar Boom: More Cases or Misdiagnoses?
Dr. Avram H. Mack, a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Washington, D.C., wonders if an explosion in childhood bipolar disorder reflects a true increase in the condition, or the inappropriate labeling of some youngsters that potentially could hold them back the rest of their lives.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 15:59
Kids Drug Safety Law Moves Forward
Two reauthorization bills written by Rep. Anna Eshoo that would make medication safer for kids cleared a key committee vote Thursday.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 11:40
Lopez wants kids on tour with her
Jennifer Lopez has appealed to a California judge for permission to take her kids on tour with her when she hits the road with Enrique Iglesias.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 07:25
NJ test asks 3rd graders to reveal a secret
Some New Jersey parents are steamed about a question on a statewide standardized test this week that asked some third-graders to write about a secret and why it was hard to keep.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 03:26
Time cover masks problem: Too few kids breast-fed
This image provided by Time magazine shows the cover of the May 21, 2012 issue with a photograph of Jamie Lynne Grumet, 26, breastfeeding her 3-year-old son for a story on "attachment parenting." Grumet, a stay-at-home mom in Los Angeles who says her mother breastfed her until she was 6 years old, told the magazine in an interview that she's given ... (more)
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 00:21
10 time-saving apps for moms
Think you're an incorrigible workaholic? A Harvard professor suggests you might actually be addicted to success.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 20:11
Thief in Bosnia steals car with 2 kids in it
A federal appeals court in Oregon will hear arguments in a lawsuit filed by 15 men who say their rights were violated because they are on the U.S. government's no-fly list.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 16:07
Kids who sleep in parents' bed less likely to be overweight
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 11:57