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Early Childhood

University of Minnesota researchers say hepatitis B vaccine safe for babies, despite federal concern

University of Minnesota researchers say hepatitis B vaccine safe for babies, despite federal concern

A report from the University of Minnesota’s Vaccine Integrity Project maintains the recommendation for newborn hepatitis B vaccination. This contradicts arguments from Trump administration health advisors like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. who may recommend a vaccine delay later this month.
by Kyra Miles

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MPR News launches ‘Footnotes’ service for caregivers of young children

MPR News launches ‘Footnotes’ service for caregivers of young children

MPR News is excited to announce the launch of its new messaging club, Footnotes. This service provides early childhood news updates and essential information about children aged 0-5 for their caregivers.
by Kyra Miles

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What employees and employers need to know about the new paid family and medical leave

What employees and employers need to know about the new paid family and medical leave

Starting in the new year, most Minnesotans will have access to paid leave for new parents, to recover from a medical issue or to care for a sick family member.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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New child care house aims to solve vexing small town child care shortage

New child care house aims to solve vexing small town child care shortage

The southern Minnesota city of Mapleton may have found a unique solution to the difficult problem of finding quality, affordable child care in rural areas by building a "child care house."
by Hannah Yang

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ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

Laboratory tests of 36 samples of formula from three different lots showed that five samples contained the type of bacteria that can lead to the rare and potentially deadly illness. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota baby in hospital due to nationwide baby formula botulism outbreak

Minnesota baby in hospital due to nationwide baby formula botulism outbreak

According to the lawsuit filing, the baby girl required a feeding tube in the pediatric intensive care unit and suffered from muscle weakness and paralysis. She’ll require therapy to help her regain the ability to feed, swallow and regain muscle strength.
by Kyra Miles

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FAFO parenting: When should kids 'find out' for themselves?

FAFO parenting: When should kids 'find out' for themselves?

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about “FAFO parenting” — the idea that sometimes the best way for kids to learn is by experiencing natural consequences.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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In this Twin Cities kid yoga class, it’s no stretch helping children focus, learn

In this Twin Cities kid yoga class, it’s no stretch helping children focus, learn

Yoga can help grown-ups find more focus and balance in life. Can it do the same for kids? One nonprofit is finding yoga is helping some of the Twin Cities youngest learners improve their behavior and schooling at the same time they find their zen.
by Kyra Miles

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