Tag: kids
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‘I have a pretty carefree life’: four adults on what being childfree is like
A growing number of adults in the US are opting out of parenthood. In 2023, 47% of adults younger than 50 said that they are unlikely to ever have kids – up 10 percentage points from 2018, according … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/pretty-carefree-life-four-adults-160018997.html
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‘Literacy is Key’ event aims to bring reading opportunities to underserved kids in Sacramento
THERE’LL BE THREE AUTHORS. SEE LAURA, WHO IS WITH SAC CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. SHE HAS WRITTEN SEVERAL HMONG BOOKS IN ENGLISH AND HMONG AND SO SHE’S GOING TO BE ONE OF OUR FIRST BOOK READERS. SO … Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-literacy-is-key-children-books-reading/62070714
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Line dancing and language lessons: At Hmong summer camp, kids build friendships, cultural fluency
Strive is a Hmong summer camp in Brooklyn Park helps students build language skills and fill in cultural knowledge. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/hmong-language-summer-camp-istrive-north-hennepin/
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This preschool in Alaska changed lives for parents and kids alike. Why did it have to close?
It has put parents with drug addictions on paths toward recovery and educated children who have ended up in foster care. Full story: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/preschool-alaska-changed-lives-for-parents-and-kids-alike/3615814/
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Fresno Unified’s Early Registration for Elementary School Kids Is Underway
FUSD is holding early registration today and Tuesday for children in grades transitional kindergarten through 6 at the Fresno Adult School. Full story: https://gvwire.com/2024/07/15/fresno-unifieds-early-registration-for-elementary-school-kids-is-underway/
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Students visit Hunger Task Force farm to learn about different types of food, healthy eating
On Tuesday, local students enjoyed mild temperatures at the Hunger Task Force farm in Franklin. Twenty kids from Allen-Field Elementary and Hmong American Peace Academy got a cha … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/students-visit-hunger-task-force-farm-in-franklin-to-learn-about-different-types-of-food-healthy-eating
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2 sisters, who fled the Vietnam War as kids, reflect on what they’ve been through
Sisters Mai Lo Lee and Beth Lo, who grew up in a large Hmong family, recall their youth spent in a refugee camp in Thailand and on a ginseng farm in Wisconsin. Full story: https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/2024-06-21/2-sisters-who-fled-the-vietnam-war-as-kids-reflect-on-what-theyve-been-through
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Readers and writers: Spring bedtime books for kids
>From children who lived in refugee camps to a little girl who loves moons, a goat who eats everything and grain-stealing mice, here are spring bedtime books for the little ones. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/05/19/readers-and-writers-spring-bedtime-books-for-kids/
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Hmong Youth Day in Eau Claire celebrates area kids
The Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association is recognizing kids in the Chippewa Valley. Saturday was Hmong Youth Day, and people from the area celebrated kids who are making a difference … Full story: https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/hmong-youth-day-in-eau-claire-celebrates-area-kids/article_65186b1e-0fdf-11ef-ae2e-8b38371dd18c.html
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Hmong Youth Day in Eau Claire celebrates area kids
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) – The Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association is recognizing kids in the Chippewa Valley. Saturday was Hmong Youth Day, and people from the area celebrated kids who … Full story: https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/hmong-youth-day-in-eau-claire-celebrates-area-kids/article_65186b1e-0fdf-11ef-ae2e-8b38371dd18c.html
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Funeral held for 1-year-old boy killed in St. Paul house fire
Four kids died because of the fire. The funeral for Muaj Tshav Ntuj, 4, was held last month. 5-year-old twin Ntshiab Siv’s funeral is set for March 23-25; Siv Ntshiab’s funeral will begin March 29. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/funeral-held-for-1-year-old-boy-st-paul-house-fire-that-killed-4-kids/89-ae0688bb-e63a-48c2-a210-427584e42ee9
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Homemade hot sauce adds Hmong-inspired zing to traditional Southern barbecue in St. Paul
Behind the sauce: “Grandma” is Yue Lee Vang, whose kids run Firebox. Her contribution to the business is Mama’s Heat, a hot-pepper paste that brings flavor from the family’s Hmong heritage into what … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=65e86eaef34141cab67a0e21ac60b10a&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.axios.com%2flocal%2ftwin-cities%2f2024%2f03%2f03%2fhomemade-hot-sauce-hmong-zing-st-paul-barbecue&c=16836788295591847957&mkt=en-us
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Homemade hot sauce adds Hmong-inspired zing to traditional Southern barbecue in St. Paul
Behind the sauce: “Grandma” is Yue Lee Vang, whose kids run Firebox. Her contribution to the business is Mama’s Heat, a hot-pepper paste that brings flavor from the family’s Hmong heritage into what … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=65e9268b3864422c9ca889fcab39ab1b&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.axios.com%2flocal%2ftwin-cities%2f2024%2f03%2f03%2fhomemade-hot-sauce-hmong-zing-st-paul-barbecue&c=16836788295591847957&mkt=en-us
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks with St. Paul father who lost 4 children in house fire
“No parent should ever have to bury their kids,” Walz said. “My prayers and my office’s full support are with Mr. Vang, his family, and his community.” … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-governor-tim-walz-pa-cheng-vang-deadly-st-paul-house-fire/
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House fire that killed 4 kids in St. Paul likely caused by unattended candle
A St. Paul North End house fire that’s resulted in the deaths of four children was likely caused by an unattended candle. The update was provided by the city’s fire department on Thursday, with more … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=65a21eb797bf42b989528b20a40d1798&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-news%2fhouse-fire-that-killed-4-kids-in-st-paul-likely-caused-by-unattended-candle&c=17799531597476173995&mkt=en-us
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How addiction is impacting Karen and Hmong communities
Karen and Hmong parents in Minnesota say they are alarmed by the growing problem of substance abuse they see in their kids. But fixing it is difficult due to historical trauma, generational … Read Full Article