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More Adolescents at Risk for Suicide Have Gun Access, Report Says [AUDIO]

One in five children or teens at risk of committing suicide are able to access a handgun, according to a report presented to the Pediatric American Societies. Read More|Comment

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Should Panic Alarms Be Mandatory In New Jersey Schools? [AUDIO]

Garden State lawmakers could soon give final approval to a measure that aims to make public schools in Jersey even safer than they are now. Read More|Comment

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How Early Are Children Watching Pornography Online? [POLL/AUDIO]

It's no secret that children are able to access all kinds of things much earlier than they used to, but a new study by Bitdefender finds that many start watching pornography by the age of 6 and begin...

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More Kids Have Mental Disorders, Report Says [AUDIO]

Childhood mental disorders are on the rise, with one in five kids dealing with some kind of a problem, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Read More|Comment

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Bill Closes Loophole for Sex Offenders [AUDIO]

Working with children would be prohibited for sex offenders, who are considered a risk to repeat their crimes, under a bill that's been introduced by Assemblywomen Caroline Casagrande and Pamela...

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Is Statewide All-Day Kindergarten a Good Idea? [AUDIO]

Is it a good idea to offer full-day kindergarten statewide in New Jersey? Read More|Comment

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How Much Does A Family Of Four Cost In NJ? [AUDIO]

A new Gallup poll finds many Americans think a family of four needs about $58,000 a year to get by in their community, but most New Jerseyans believe the total should be a lot higher. Read More|Comment

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Why Are NJ School Teachers Missing Classes? [AUDIO]

Many Garden State parents are wondering why their child's teacher has been absent from school so much this spring. Read More|Comment

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Poverty Spreading To New Jersey's Suburbs [AUDIO]

More children are living in poverty in every corner of the Garden State, including the wealthiest counties. Read More|Comment

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Should School Buses in NJ Have Shoulder Belts Too? [AUDIO]

Citing recent school bus accidents in Old Bridge, including one in which several students were injured, State Senator Sam Thompson is introducing legislation which would require all new school buses in...

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Cameras Would Catch Drivers Who Disregard Bus Stop Signs [AUDIO]

When a school bus pulls off to the side of the road, flashes its lights and a stop sign pops out, most New Jersey drivers obey the law and come to a complete stop, but a small number of motorists...

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Sibling Bullying Just As Damaging [AUDIO]

It's not uncommon for siblings to argue, tease and even get physical on occasion, but new research finds bullying and aggressive behavior by a sibling can be just as damaging as bullying by a classmate...

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Young Sandy Survivors Get Weekly Support [AUDIO]

In the areas hit hardest by Superstorm Sandy nearly eight months ago, young children continue to receive crisis counseling on a weekly basis. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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More Kids Go Hungry in Summer [AUDIO]

Hunger doesn't take a summer vacation. In fact, these few months can be very scary for low-income New Jersey families. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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NJ Parents Encouraged to Push Summer Reading [AUDIO]

Now that the majority of New Jersey students are out of school, parents are being urged to not let the kids completely space out this summer. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Well-Being of NJ Children: A Mixed Bag [AUDIO]

New Jersey ranks fifth nationwide for the well-being of children, according to an annual report. While the ranking could be worse, the state recorded some disturbing numbers in certain categories. Read...

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Do Your Kids Know What They're Doing on Facebook? [POLL/AUDIO]

With so much rain lately your kids are probably spending a lot of time indoors staring at a computer screen. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Student Lunch Ripoff Revealed in Comptroller Report [AUDIO]

An investigation of 15 New Jersey school districts finds 109 public sector workers and their family members allegedly lied about their incomes on applications for federal school lunch programs, so...

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Are NJ's School Buses as Safe as They Can Be? [AUDIO]

Yesterday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) presented a report following its probe into a New Jersey school bus crash that killed an 11-year-old girl and left 15 students injured. Read...

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TV Tip-Over Injuries On the Rise [AUDIO]

You may not look at a television in your home and consider it dangerous, but, more than 17,000 children are treated in emergency rooms across the country each year for a TV-related injury. Read...

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