New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services must protect children without overpolicing families. A report the agency commissioned says it often fails. Source: New York Times
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Polio Is Worrying Parents. Doctors Say Vaccination Is the Answer.
By Gotham Rex on August 15, 2022
Poliovirus has been detected in New York City wastewater, but children who are up-to-date on their vaccinations should be OK, pediatricians said. Source: New York Times
How Some Parents Changed Their Politics in the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on August 1, 2022
They were once Democrats and Republicans. But fears for their children in the pandemic transformed their thinking, turning them into single-issue voters for November’s midterms. Source: New York Times
Vaccines for Young Children Are Coming, but Many Parents Have Tough Questions
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2022
The vaccines seem safe for children and are likely to protect against severe illness. But data on efficacy are thin, and most children have already been infected. Source: New York Times
Lemonade Stands Are No Longer So Simple
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2022
Lemonade stands have adapted for sour times, raising funds and creating fun along the way. Source: New York Times
A Better Way to Measure Immunity in Children
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2022
Some scientists believe that a clearer picture of Covid vaccine efficacy could have emerged sooner if investigators had tracked certain immune cells, not just antibodies. Source: New York Times
What Happens When an Autistic Teenager Becomes Unmanageable at Home?
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2022
Unpredictable violence, chaotic outbursts and countless trips to the emergency room. What happens when an autistic teenager becomes unmanageable at home? Source: New York Times
When Covid Enters the House, What Should We Do?
By Gotham Rex on April 17, 2022
When someone in the family tests positive for the coronavirus, there are some guidelines to follow. Source: New York Times
Electric Cargo Bikes Rise as a Popular Option for NYC Families
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2022
Electric cargo bikes have become a popular way for parents to ferry their children to school and play dates, even if it means navigating city traffic. Source: New York Times
How Oni and Uché Blackstock, Doctors, Spend Their Sundays
By Gotham Rex on March 18, 2022
The twin sisters, who have been go-to experts during the pandemic, are outspoken on racial inequities in health care. Source: New York Times
How $1,000 a Month in Guaranteed Income Is Helping N.Y.C. Mothers
By Gotham Rex on January 19, 2022
A new, privately funded program offers families in poverty a steady stream of cash. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Public Schools Open Vaccination Sites for 5- to 11-year-olds
By Gotham Rex on November 8, 2021
The first day of vaccinations for younger kids at their schools went fairly smoothly, though some clinics ran out of supplies. Source: New York Times
Why Not Offer a Remote Option for School?
By Gotham Rex on September 4, 2021
Vaccine hesitancy remains strong, while students under 12 are still vulnerable. Source: New York Times
At Birth, She Already Had a Case File. At 7 Years Old, She Was Dead.
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2021
A child welfare system meant to protect Julissia Batties from an abusive home life failed the ultimate test. Source: New York Times
The C.D.C. Issues New School Guidance, With Emphasis on Full Reopening
By Gotham Rex on July 9, 2021
The guidance acknowledges that many students have suffered from months of virtual learning. Source: New York Times