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By AMY FLETCHER There have been more than 7,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nebraska to date. As the disease is highly infectious, parents of children with special health care needs have been [...]

You, along with many others in our community, are likely experiencing some form of disruption in your routine. The  coronavirus has upended many of our lives whether it be school, work or our [...]

Guest Contributor Amy Fletcher 1 in 3 parents has lied about their child’s age to save money on family activities, such as a trip to the cinema, according to NerdWallet. This is unsurprising as [...]

Guest Contributor Amy Fletcher Studies have found that only 18% of friendships are reciprocated in children with learning disabilities. As a result of having so few friends, children with [...]

Guest Contributor: JO SZAKALLAS 20% of 2 and 3-year-olds throw tantrums daily. Tantrums are a normal part of a child’s development and a way to express their emotions; but, if you find your [...]

By JO SZAKALLAS More than 60% of children use the internet at home, and while there are many benefits to giving youngsters online access, including improved learning opportunities, it’s crucial [...]

By KYLEE RYERS Although the teen pregnancy rate in Nebraska decreased by a staggering 53% between 1988 and 2013, there were still 1,158 births to teens in the state in 2017. Unplanned pregnancies [...]

Subtle chatter fills the corner of Hardy Coffee Co. in the heart of Benson. Two walls in the corner are lined with four pieces of art on each side, totaling eight art pieces. A rap song echoes [...]

Tucked away in the corner of an Omaha brewery, young professionals gather. In just a few months, that very brewery will be the site of their latest fundraising campaign, hopefully, filled to the [...]

By KYLEE RYERS Injuries from accidents that happen at home are the biggest threat to the health and life of children. While 3.4 million children are treated for injuries as a result of an [...]