Poisoning Cases Down, Kids Still Common Victims
It is National Poison Prevention Week, medical experts say awareness from parents and extra care from pharmaceutical companies are cutting down the number of cases. White County EMS Director Mike Kerr said poisoning deaths and hospitalizations most commonly result from children ingesting dangerous substances that they mistake for candy. He said parents must be careful […]
Warren’s New Program Helps Kids & Fathers Overcome Violence
Warren County’s new Caring Dads Program wants to teach fathers accused of domestic violence how to put a child’s needs first. Warren County General Sessions Judge Ryan Moore said the program is designed to act as alternative sentencing for fathers accused. He said Community Probation Services General Manager Michael Wright facilitated the start of the […]
Cane Creek Rec Center Karate Classes Begin With Additional Time Slot
Cane Creek Recreation Center has introduced an additional karate class for children. Recreation Programmer Sally Herren said two classes are now available every Monday and Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. “The kids karate has been super popular that we had some parents ask to add extra days so that their kids could take more days of […]
COVID Causing Adverse Mental Health In Adolescents
18 months into the COVID pandemic and professionals are seeing a major impact on the mental health of adolescents. The CDC recently reported a 24 percent increase in emergency room visits for kids ages 5 to 11 related to mental health emergencies. In kids aged 12-17, there was a 31 percent increase due to depression […]
Keeping Children Aware An Important Factor Of National Preparedness Month
Children are one of the most important demographics to keep prepared in the event of a natural disaster. That is according to Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright. September is National Preparedness Month, and Woolbright said kids need to stay in the loop. “The big thing is educating them on what the likely […]
Work On Baxter’s Seminary Park Playground Complete
The Baxter Seminary Park reached a milestone today, and the community celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Mayor John Martin said that he never imagined a project like this could happen in Baxter. He said that when he first ran for mayor, the area was completely overgrown and covered in junk, but now it’s a beautiful […]
WCTE Cancels Stations Of Imagination Citing COVID Worries
WCTE has decided to cancel its Stations of Imagination for the weekend of September 10th citing concerns with rising COVID numbers among Upper Cumberland children. WCTE said it plans on exploring safe alternatives such as a virtual event with activities families can do at home, or it will provide pre-packed kits for pick up that […]
Routines Play Key Roles In Easing Children’s Anxiety
A routine will help children feel less anxiety and more stability when it comes to their day-to-day lives. That’s according to local pediatric occupational therapist Heidi Clopton. Clopton said it’s important for kids to feel like they have a sense of control. “If there’s a routine established at school and home it actually helps them […]
L,B,J & C Head Start Will Continue Free Meals For Children
Children of L,B,J & C Head Start sites will continue to have free meals as USDA has renewed the organization’s food care program. Director Penny Meadows said not every child has a guaranteed meal at home making healthy food at Head Start locations a must. “Monday mornings we always try to serve a heartier breakfast. […]
LBJ & C Head Start Accepting Applications For New Learners
LBJ & C Head Start is accepting applications for all 21 locations across 12 counties. Director Penny Meadows said children that are between the ages three to five by August 15th are eligible. “We don’t just do child development,” Meadows said. “We also provide services as nutrition, health screenings, dental, disability services. We look at […]
