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Among teens using social media, 54% said it would be at least somewhat hard to give up, while 46% said it would be somewhat easy, according to the Pew Research Center. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, April 15, 2024

Expert wants oversight of social media giants amid declining teen mental health

Earlier this year, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford took legal action against five of the biggest social media platforms, claiming they have no …

Nevada couples spend about 15% of the median income on child care, according to Annie E. Casey's Kids Count Data Book.(Adobe Stock)

Report: Helping Nevada families find common ground

Researchers and public policy experts convened to discuss why it is so hard to raise children in America today, especially for families with parents …

Children from low-income families are twice as likely to have cavities, compared with children from higher-income households, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)

Dentist shortage prompts advice for NV parents about kids' teeth

According to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, all 17 counties across the state don't have enough health-care professionals…

A report from the Albert Shanker Institute recommended states narrow adequacy gaps by targeting additional state aid to higher-poverty districts with less capacity to raise revenue locally. (Adobe Stock)

Report: NV school districts among most inadequately funded

A new report found 39 states devote a smaller share of their economies to their K-12 public schools than they did in 2006. Nevada is among 10 states …

Out of 1,000 possible index points, no racial or ethnic group came close to the maximum score in the

Report: Racial inequities persist for NV children of color

Nevada's children of color continue to experience disparities, according to new data. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's "Race for Results" report …

The global market for smart toys grew from $14.1 billion in 2022 to $16.7 billion this year. (Adobe Stock)

Expert advises parents to learn about the dangers toys pose to kids

With the holiday gift-giving season here, consumer advocates want to make sure parents and caregivers understand the threats toys can pose to …

American Indian/Alaska Native and Black women were found to have disproportionately high maternal mortality rates, according to a new report from the United Health Foundation. (Adobe Stock)

Report: NV Ranks 40th for the health and well-being of women and children

A new report ranked Nevada 40th in the nation for the overall health and well-being of women of reproductive age and children. Like all states…

Nevada's bullying laws do not apply to children in pre-kindergarten or to incidents that occur from one adult to another adult in a school setting, according to the Nevada Department of Education. (Adobe Stock)

NV father speaks out against bullying of special-needs son

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and one Nevada father is speaking out after his special-needs son endured a traumatic incident…

As of June, close to 21,000 children are enrolled in the state's Children Health Insurance Program, according to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. (Adobe Stock)

NV Children Could Lose Health Coverage in Medicaid Redetermination

As kids head back to school, parents in Nevada should check to ensure they still have health insurance. States are re-determining people's …

School screenings provide less than 4% of the information generated during a comprehensive eye exam, according to the American Optometric Association. (Adobe Stock)

Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List? One NV Dr. Says It Should Be

One Nevada pediatric ophthalmologist said eye exams should be on everyone's to-do list as kids head back to school. The American Optometric …

On a scale of 1-10, Gen Z'ers said COVID-19 has affected their physical health (4 of 10) and their mental health (6 of 10), according to the Linus Report. (Adobe Stock)

Mental Health Care: A Top Priority for Gen Z

Research on social trends shows emotional and mental health is at the core of Gen Z's identity. The Pew Research Center considers anyone born after …

According to the U.S. Census, Latinos make up an estimated 30% of the state's population. (Adobe Stock)

NV Advocates React to Lombardo's Veto of HOPE Act

Senate Bill 419 was one of many bills vetoed by Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo. The bill, also known as the HOPE Act, would have expanded Medicaid …

In the 2023 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Nevada ranks 46th in education, 38th in health, and 44th in family and community factors that affect children. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Nevada Near Bottom of List for Children's Well-Being

Nevada is not making the cut when it comes to children's well-being in the state. According to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, out this week…

States will have until May 2024 to complete the task of reconfirming eligibility for more than 34.2 children who receive their health coverage through Medicaid programs. (Adobe Stock)

NV Can Prevent Post-Pandemic Rebound in Uninsured Kids

Nevada could see a rebound of children losing their health insurance as a federal requirement that kept families insured during the pandemic comes to …

Los estados tendr�n hasta mayo de 2024 para completar la tarea de llevar a cabo la elegibilidad de m�s de 34.2 ni�os inscritos en Medicaid. (Adobe Stock)

NV puede prevenir el repunte pospandémico en niños no asegurados

Nevada podría ver un repunte de niños que pierden su seguro médico a medida que finaliza el requisito federal que los mantuvo a ellos y…

According to McGinley, common problems during the age of six to 12 include malocclusion, like cross-bites or overbites and the development of crooked or crowded teeth. (Adobe Stock)

NV Pediatric Dentist: Good Overall Health Starts in the Mouth

February is National Children's Dental Health Month and one Nevada Pediatric Dentist wants families to remember that good overall health starts in the…

The U-S. Department of Justice is calling on Nevada to ensure children have access to therapy,<br />behavior supports, crisis services and care coordination in their communities. (Berit Kessler/Adobestock)

Feds Find NV Failing Children With Behavioral-Health Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Justice said the State of Nevada unnecessarily institutionalizes children with behavioral-health disabilities, and the problem …

Experts say Nevada suffers from a huge shortage of pediatric behavioral-health specialists, which makes it difficult for youths in crisis to get help. (SeventyFour)

NV Makes Gains But Remains Near Bottom on Kids’ Well-Being

Nevada ranks 47th in the country for child well-being, according to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, but the numbers …

Typically, prior to the Public Health Emergency, 17% to 25% of mail from the state Medicaid program was returned each month, according to state data. About a quarter of recipients would lose coverage and would re-enroll later. (ZimmyTWS/Adobestock)

Advocates Warn Families May Lose Medicaid Coverage In Coming Months

Children's advocates are warning that thousands of Nevada children could lose Medicaid coverage over the next year, starting as early as May 1…

Por lo general, antes de la emergencia de salud p�blica, cada mes se devolv�a del 17 % al 25 % del correo del programa de Medicaid, seg�n cifras estatales. Alrededor de una cuarta parte de los beneficiarios perder�an la cobertura y volver�an a inscribirse m�s tarde. (ZimmyTWS/Adobestock)

Defensores advierten que familias pueden perder cobertura de Medicaid en los próximos meses

A medida que la emergencia de salud pública llega a su fin, los requisitos para que los estados mantengan a las personas inscritas en Medicaid …

According to the Northern Nevada Dental Health Programs, eight in 10 Nevada children suffer from untreated tooth decay. (Zinkevych/Adobestock)

Tips for a Healthy Smile During Children's Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and dentists are asking Nevada parents to take a few minutes to supervise their kids' brushing …

Defensores est�n preparando ideas para legislar y mejorar el bienestar infantil en Nevada. (Trendsetter Images/Adobestock)

Cumbre de políticas promueve necesidades para los más jóvenes en NV

En Nevada, las necesidades de los bebés, niños pequeños y sus padres, serán el tema central en la Cumbre de Políticas de …

Advocates are prepping ideas for legislation to improve child well-being in Nevada. (Trendsetter Images/Adobestock)

Policy Summit Promotes Needs of Youngest Nevadans

The needs of Nevada's babies and toddlers and their parents will be front and center tomorrow at the 2022 Winter Policy Summit run by the Children's A…

In Nevada, children used to be able to ditch the car booster seat at age six. Now, a new law requires kids to be 57 inches tall in order to use a seat belt without a booster. (Taras/Adobe Stock)

New NV Booster-Seat Law Now in Effect

If you threw out the booster seat in your car when your child reached six years of age, you may need to buy a new one, due to a change in Nevada …

Experts say parents can reduce kids' dependency on screens by setting a good example themselves and arranging more outdoor family activities.(TheVisualsYouNeed/AdobeStock)

New Year's Resolution: Reducing Kids’ Screen Time

Some families make New Year's Resolutions to cut down on screen time, and experts have some tips for actually getting your kids to put down the cell …

2021 Nevada Children's Health Report from the Children's Advocacy Alliance found that only 56 percent of uninsured kids receive regular medical attention. (Rawpixel/Adobestock)">

Advocates Tout Child-, Maternal-Health Aspects of Build Back Better Act

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Health advocates are pressing the U.S. Senate to approve the Build Back Better Act, because it would improve Medicaid and CHIP - …

El Informe de salud infantil de Nevada 2021 por la Alianza de Defensa a la Infancia, encontr� que solo el 56 por ciento de los ni�os sin seguro reciben atenci�n m�dica regular. (Rawpixel / Adobestock)

Defensores promueven aspectos de salud materna e infantil de la ley Build Back Better

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Defensores de la salud están presionando al Senado de los Estados Unidos para que apruebe la Ley Build Back Better…

Report: Group Homes for Foster Kids Should Be Phased Out

CARSON CITY, Nev. - More than 3,000 children in Nevada are in foster care - and a recent study recommends that much more be done to keep them in …

A new report found child poverty decreased 26% between 2013 and 2019. (Endho/Pixabay)

Report: NV Struggling on Mental Health, Infant Mortality

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Infant mortality went up 18% in Nevada in the years immediately preceding the pandemic, one of the topline findings of a new …

Congress passed Savanna's Act in 2020 to improve data collection on cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women. (Sonyachny/Adobe Stock)

NV Summit Highlights Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Today, a virtual summit hosted by the Las Vegas Mayor's Faith Initiative looks at the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous …

Married couples with children under 18 who make up to $150,000 per year will qualify for the new, extended federal Child Tax Credit. (Jessica Shamout)

First Federal Child Tax Credit Funds Go Out Today

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The first payments from the extended Child Tax Credit will hit most families' bank accounts today, providing much-needed relief …

New data show Nevada cut its teen birth rate almost in half between 2010 and 2019. However, key indicators on poverty and education got worse. (Wordley Calvo Stock/Adobe Stock)

Report: NV Among Hardest Hit in Pandemic

CARSON CITY, Nev. - A new report finds Nevada's children suffered more during the pandemic than those in many other states - and that small gains in …

OECD data show the United States is one of the only industrialized countries that does not mandate paid parental leave. (Jessica Shamout)

Federal Infrastructure Plan Likely to Include Paid Leave

CARSON CITY, Nev. - President Joe Biden is set to release his new infrastructure proposal today in Pittsburgh - and within a few weeks, its second …

The Biden administration is trying to remove barriers to the reunification of families separated at the border by the prior administration. (Rico Best/Adobestock)

Feds to Allow Some Separated Immigrant Families to Reunite in U.S.

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Human-rights advocates are applauding a new Biden administration policy to allow children who remain in U.S. custody after being …

According to a new survey, 92% of Americans agree that deductibles should be low enough to not get in the way of a person's access to health care. (DoubletreeStudio/Adobe Stock)

Survey Confirms Frustration with Healthcare Costs

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- A new survey shows most Americans are worried about out-of-pocket healthcare costs - deductibles, premiums and co-pays, and …

Children's mental-health-related visits to the emergency room have increased since April. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)

Parents, Teachers Urged to Learn Signs of Teen Mental-Health Crisis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- As the spread of the coronavirus continues, behavioral-health experts say it's as important as ever to make sure children and …

Nearly a third of households with children nationally reported struggling with mental health, feeling down, depressed or hopeless. (goodluz/Adobe Stock)

Pandemic Hits NV Families with Kids Especially Hard

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Many Nevada kids and their families are struggling with health care coverage, mental health, housing and hunger due to the …

Children's advocates are raising concerns about the growing number of uninsured children in Nevada, and what the pandemic could mean for the future. (Bob_Dmyt/Pixabay)

Will COVID-19 Spike Already High Numbers of Uninsured Nevada Kids?

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Nevada's children are going without health insurance at alarming rates, according to a new report. Between 2016 and 2019…

La preocupaci�n de los defensores de las ni�as y los ni�os aumenta respecto a la cantidad de ellos que no tienen un seguro de cobertura m�dica, y lo que pudiera significar eso para el futuro de la pandemia. (Bob_Dmyt/Pixabay)

¿Aumentará el COVID-19 la cantidad ya de por sí alta de niños de Nevada sin seguro?

LAS VEGAS -- La cantidad de niñas y los niños de Nevada que no tienen seguro médico alcanza cifras alarmantes, según revela un …

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic 1 in 4 U.S. renters was spending more than half his or her income on housing, according to the Aspen Institute. (Tumisu/Pixbay)

Nevada Renters 2nd Most Vulnerable to Pandemic-Related Evictions

LAS VEGAS -- About one-third of all Americans rent their homes. And a new report from the Aspen Institute shows the pandemic-related unemployment …

Nevada law does not require employers with less than 50 workers to provide sick leave. (pewtrusts.org)

COVID Surge, Schools Reopening Generate New Paid-Leave Push

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The ongoing pandemic has millions of families worried about their jobs and incomes, but also anxious about returning to work and …

The coronavirus pandemic and high unemployment levels have left more Nevada families in need of food assistance. (foodforthought.org)

Nevadans Boost Reliance on Food Stamps During Pandemic++

LAS VEGAS -- Fallout from COVID-19 has resulted in 8 million-15 million children living in households where they're not getting enough to eat…

When it comes to the census, Nevada has historically been a

Your Pandemic "To Do" List Should Include 2020 Census

LAS VEGAS -- The pandemic may have pushed completing the 2020 U.S. census off the top of your "to-do" list, but it's well known that a limited …

Nevada reduced its percentage of teens who were not in school and not working, from 15% in 2010 to 9% in 2018, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, but the data was collected prior to COVID-19. (nastya_gepp/Pixabay)

Nevada Inches Up on Child Well-Being, But Still Ranks 46th Nationwide

LAS VEGAS -- Child well-being in Nevada saw small improvements in a new report, but still ranks 46th overall compared with other states -- and that's …

State officials say as many as 70% of the adolescents in Nevada's juvenile justice system have a mental health disorder. (centerforhealthjournalsim.org)

Study: COVID-19 Reduces Numbers of Youth Incarcerated

LAS VEGAS -- As the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S. last month, the number of young people in local secure detention centers fell by 24%…

Some research shows aerosols from vaping seem to harm pulmonary cells, making those who vape even more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 than smokers. (sarahjohnson1/Pixabay)

CDC: Smoking, Vaping Increase Risk of Severe Coronavirus Infection

LAS VEGAS -- It might seem obvious, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now confirmed that smokers, including those who use …

Latino children are nearly twice as likely to be uninsured as are non-Latino children, according to a report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. (RamanTalpada/Pixabay)

Nevada's Latino Children Among "Have-Nots" for Health Insurance

LAS VEGAS -- Many Americans lack health insurance, a problem highlighted by the current COVID-19 crisis, and a new report says Latino children are …

Advocates for foster children say school performance is too often an afterthought in placement hearings. (Voices Youth Center/Mitchell Findley)

Foster Care Advocates Press for Greater Focus on Education

LAS VEGAS – Truancy rates are high and graduation rates are low – especially for Nevada's 4,200 children in foster care – and child …

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