Kids

Study: Young Generations Will Experience More Heatwaves in Their Lifetimes

09/29/21

Study: Young Generations Will Experience More Heatwaves in Their Lifetimes

In a study published in the journal Science, researchers found that people born in 2020 will experience an average of 30 extreme heatwaves in their lifetimes, which is 7x more than someone born in 1960 — even if countries fulfill their promises to cut future carbon emissions.

Young Environmental Activists Speak Out on Climate Change

09/21/21

Young Environmental Activists Speak Out on Climate Change

These kids in the UK are on a mission to ‘save our planet’ — and they hope the adults in charge are taking note 🌎

UNICEF Report: Billions of Children Impacted by Climate Change

08/31/21

UNICEF Report: Billions of Children Impacted by Climate Change

Nearly all the of world's 2.2 billion children are vulnerable to climate risks, according to a new UNICEF report.

How Disposable Diapers Harm the Environment

08/19/21

How Disposable Diapers Harm the Environment

Most disposable diapers wind up in landfills, where they can take up to 500 years to degrade — but are cloth diapers any better?

Teen Finds New Low-Tech Way to Recycle Water

03/17/21

Teen Finds New Low-Tech Way to Recycle Water

This teen teaches members of her community how to reduce water waste and use gray water, lightly used water that can be recycled and reused for secondary purposes

In This Together: Teacher's 15-Day Road Trip Brings History to Life

10/23/20

In This Together: Teacher's 15-Day Road Trip Brings History to Life

A Texas history teacher took to the open road to create an unforgettable lesson plan for her students

In This Together: Music For Autism Makes Live Performances Accessible to Kids On the Spectrum

10/19/20

In This Together: Music For Autism Makes Live Performances Accessible to Kids On the Spectrum

Robert Accordino brought Music For Autism to the U.S. as a med student in 2007, with the goal of creating a safe space for kids with autism and their families

NowThis Kids — How Can You Put a Stop to Bullying?

08/24/20

NowThis Kids — How Can You Put a Stop to Bullying?

NowThis Kids, presented by Cheerios, spotlights uplifting news and important issues for children and their families.

NowThis Kids — What Makes A Family?

08/18/20

NowThis Kids — What Makes A Family?

NowThis Kids, presented by Cheerios, spotlights uplifting news and important issues for children and their families.

Let Dolly Parton Read You A Bedtime Story

04/03/20

Let Dolly Parton Read You A Bedtime Story

Parton is reading and recording bedtime stories and posting them on YouTube in a wholesome new series called “Goodnight With Dolly.”

This Organization Helps Prepare New York’s Foster Youth for Adulthood

02/26/20

This Organization Helps Prepare New York’s Foster Youth for Adulthood

This program helps trans foster youth prepare for adulthood outside the system.

This 19-Year-Old is Building a Teen Hub in Kinston, North Carolina

02/19/20

This 19-Year-Old is Building a Teen Hub in Kinston, North Carolina

This teen bought a foreclosed house for $1,000—now he’s turning it into a community center for his fellow teens.