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Aflac’s long-term commitment to children and families facing cancer and blood disorders

As an extension of Aflac’s long-term commitment to children and families facing cancer and blood disorders, the company has announced a new initiative to help U.S. educators teach students kindness and empathy through one of the most powerful tools available: reading. According to the International Journal on Studies in English Language and Literature (IJSELL), kindness…

Energizer® Introduces Ultimate Child Shield™

Energizer, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of batteries, has announced the launch of its new Energizer®  Ultimate Child Shield™ coin lithium batteries (sizes 2032, 2025 and 2016).This breakthrough technology introduces the world’s only coin lithium battery that prevents ingestion burns if swallowed. As coin lithium batteries power more everyday devices – from…

Shaq-A-Claus Rides Again

Shaq-A-Claus, presented by the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, returns to make spirits bright for nearly 600 pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students at its annual holiday event, hosted this year at Fairview Elementary School on Tuesday, Dec. 16. For 24 years, Shaquille O’Neal – known to the kids as Shaq-A-Claus – has made the holidays merry for children…

Kids Food Trends According to Chartwells K12

From surprising combinations to craveable comfort foods, kids are shaping the future of school dining with adventurous appetites and purposeful choices. Today’s students are fueling up with meals that balance fun, flavor, and function, and they’re bringing creativity and curiosity to every bite.Leveraging the latest generational insights from Chartwells and their market research and analytics…

Another List. TV Shows

What TV shows did you watch as a kid? Okay time for another list. What TV shows did you watch as a kid? Most shows kids of a certain age watched were screened via several different shows: The Afternoon Show, Agro’s Cartoon Connection and Cheez TV. Now I have memories watching all of these shows…

Second Year of Free Three-Year-Old Preschool

Minister for Education and Early Childhood Yvette Berry has launched the second year of free three-year-old preschool. Since it was established last year, the program gives Canberra families of three-year-old children access to up to 300 hours of free preschool delivered by a degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. More than 140 Early Childhood Education and Care…

Meals in Schools Pilot Program Launched in ACT Schools

Kids can’t learn on an empty stomach. That’s why the ACT Government has launched the Meals in Schools pilot in ACT public schools. Every child deserves a great education, and the research shows that access to nutritious food at school benefits children and young people’s education and wellbeing. Participating schools are: Students at these five…

Kids Alive Launch New Water Safety Songs

With winter marking a decline in under 5s attending swimming lessons, Kids Alive – Do the Five has launched a new collection of water safety songs and toddler books to keep the issue top of mind. Marking the event with a free live concert , Kids Alive Managing Director, Emma Lawrence, said the timing of…