November 25, 2008

Risque ads cause a stir

Using sex to sell is not exactly a new advertising tool but when it’s in the middle of the shopping mall, some shoppers say retailers are taking it too far.


November 24, 2008

Families with kids coping with recession

Now that the country is in a recession, some families barely are hanging on to their middle-class lives. Others have lost their grip. Parents say they worry most about the negative effects on their children.

Florida women serve-up “green” lunches to school kids

We all know how important it is for kids to get a good, healthy lunch at school. That’s why two Florida women started a business based on getting organic and all natural food to kids.

Green toys are hot after last year’s lead scares

Some of this year’s hottest toys are green. Many parents are looking for eco-friendly alternatives after last year’s lead paint scares.


November 12, 2008

Number of uninsured kids in SC rising

The executive director of the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center says the state is not doing enough to enroll kids in the program.


November 11, 2008

Health care group to discuss uninsured SC children

A national health care advocacy group says more than 12 percent of South Carolina children have no health insurance.


November 06, 2008

Four-year-old thieves hit Upstate store

Greer Police say they are looking for two boys, around 4 years-old, who went into the Sprint cell phone store with their mother last week


November 03, 2008

Trick or treat rage

A night of trick-or-treating turned violent in one North Fort Myers, Florida neighborhood.


October 31, 2008

California parents angry kids appear in gay political ad

Some California parents upset that their children were used as “political activists” in a “Yes On 8” campaign ad confronted the advertising firm that created the spot.


October 27, 2008

Child-prostitution roundup snares over 600

The FBI says more than 600 people have been arrested and 47 children rescued in a three-day roundup targeting people who force children into prostitution.


October 22, 2008

Mitey riders

North Carolina horse ranch provides therapy for developmentally challenged kids.


October 21, 2008

A news source for kids, by kids

It’s a common sight, children spending hour upon hour in front of a computer screen. But the kids in this next store aren’t playing games or talking to friends, they’re reporting the news from a pint size perspective. Kids teaching kids ... through a website all their own.


October 15, 2008

New MUSC Plate, for the Children’s Hospital

A special license plate will soon be availble… from MUSC… The plate supports the Children’s Hospital’s clinical mission.. The plate costs $50, $42 of that will go straight to the program and supplies needed…

Video game benefits

Study says video games have some positive benefits for kids.

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