Health Advisory Issued for Child-Use of Melatonin | NBC4 Washington
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is advising that parents talk to a doctor before giving children a sleep aide. News4’s Eun Yang spoke to psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner. _______ NBC4 Washington / WRC-TV is the No. 1 broadcast television…
MASK MANDATES Lower Poor Kids’ School Enrollment, Bri & Robby DEBATE
Head Start preschools and child care centers for low-income families, which are overseen by the government, are mandating masks for children as young as 2-years-old, despite CDC guidelines which recommend universal masking only if there is a high community transmission…
When Should My Child Get a Phone? | NBC4 Washington
Many parents have wrestled with the question of when to allow their children to have a cellphone, and now, there’s a new tool – backed by science – to help families decide. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports. _______ NBC4 Washington /…
Padded Crib Bumpers Banned | NBC4 Washington
Congress voted to ban the sale of padded crib bumpers that have been linked to more than 100 babies’ injuries and deaths from 1990 to 2016. News4’s Susan Hogan reports. _______ NBC4 Washington / WRC-TV is the No. 1 broadcast…
DC Makes $10 Million Investment in Child Care | NBC4 Washington
D.C. is one of the most expensive places in the country for child care. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced $10 million in grants aimed at making daycare more affordable for families. News4’s Mark Segraves reports. _______ NBC4 Washington / WRC-TV is…
New Safety Standards for Crib Mattresses | NBC4 Washington
A startling number of babies die from suffocation in their cribs. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports new safety standards aim to prevent those horrible tragedies. Find tips for putting your baby to sleep safely here: https://www.cpsc.gov/SafeSleep. _______ NBC4 Washington /…
DC to Give Moms In Need $900 a Month | NBC4 Washington
D.C. is distributing $1.5 million dollars in grants to new moms. It’s an initiative that’s part of a growing trend across the country to provide cash to low-income residents who need help. News4’s Mark Segraves explains how the program works,…