GETTY IMAGES: National Play-Doh Day is observed annually on September 16th. Play-Doh inventor Joe McVicker actually sold it originally as a wallpaper cleaner but the world had another use for his product. Play-Doh was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 1998. Here is an excerpt from the Hall of Fame induction found at http://www.toyhalloffame.org/toys/play-doh Play-Doh […]
In many of our inner-city neighborhoods, parents are raising future Kings and Queens in a desolate wasteland! Where genetics and insufficient physical activity were once the major cause of childhood obesity, this has been replaced with children living in food deserts that pose a serious health threat. Getting to a grocery store nearby is often a challenge […]
The Cleveland Indians will donate to the Puritas Baseball League after a thief stole food, candy and baseballs from the league’s office and concession stand earlier this week. One of the Indians mascots will head to Maplewood Diamonds Thursday at 5 p.m. to donate money and equipment to the league. Workers said the robbers stole […]
getty images: Occasionally, we all go overboard with sugar. But recently, the American Heart Association told parents the sweets overload is a consistent problem and needs to be curbed. Too much added sugar in processed foods and sweetened drinks leads to obesity, high blood pressure and even diabetes for kids. So how much sugar should […]
Researchers found that suicide rates have doubled for Black children while declining for White children over the last decade. According to the JAMA Pediatrics study, “the overall suicide rate among children aged 5 to 11 years remained stable between 1993 to 1997 and 2008 to 2012. However, the suicide rate increased significantly in Black children,” […]
GETTY IMAGES: Summer is coming to an end and school is just around the corner. For some, it has already started. What most parents pack their kids’ bags with in preparation for the school year are things such as pencils, lunchboxes, and notebooks. But the best things can’t be bought, so here are 5 bits […]
getty images: A QUIRKY kids biography series has brought civil rights campaigner Maya Angelou back to life with the aim to teach children that no matter what, they can achieve what you want to in life. The latest titles in the groundbreaking new series, Little People, Big Dreams, focus on singer, actress, civil rights campaigner […]
EEW MAGAZINE NEWS Issue Highlights The Nationwide Healthy Lunchtime Challenge and Yum-o! Organization Partnership The September 2016 issue of Rachael Ray Every Day magazine with a special guest appearance by First Lady Michelle Obama has been unveiled. The issue hits newsstands nationwide August 16. It is in honor of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge – […]
A Man was driving in Pasco County, Florida, one day when he saw something suspicious near a building. When he came in for a closer inspection, he realized that there were two young boys alone by themselves. Wearing only diapers, these boys were filthy from sitting on the trash. Pastor Ronnie Stewart and his wife […]
Amazing Grace Conservatory is pleased to announce it has received $9,600 grant from California Arts Council “Local Impact,” a state agency, these funds will support Amazing Grace Conservatory performing arts program. Amazing Grace Conservatory (AGC) is a theatrical training institute in located in South Los Angeles dedicated to building self-esteem through self-expression. AGC offer high […]
A group of youngsters on Cleveland’s west side spent their sunny Sunday afternoon showing their gratitude for local first responders. “Free juice and cookies to police, fire and EMS!” two bright yellow signs surrounding a small table declared. By noon, one officer had arrived to give the kids some police patches, and they were excited […]
Pull out the drill…dig up that dirt. “Oh we’re moving mulch, yeah, we’re doing everything but welding basically,” said Thomas Russ, Executive Director of Morgan Stanley for the Northern Ohio region. More than 200 volunteers exploded onto Griot Village in the Fairfax neighborhood, putting their hands to good use. “The energy is just off the […]
