Topic: children

Child Abuse and COVID-19
children standing on a playground with their backs to the camera and their backpacks visible
Business and Community | September 9, 2020
UNLV child advocacy expert Amanda Haboush-Deloye examines the pandemic’s impact on abused youth, and how medical professionals and others can help reverse the trend in unreported cases.
COVID-19 and the Future of Education
child using tablet for remote learning
Business and Community | September 1, 2020
UNLV College of Education professor Bradley Marianno examines the role of teachers and their unions in advocating for safety and equity in fall school return plans.
School’s Out, But Story Time Continues
Business and Community | April 20, 2020
UNLV College of Education assembles online library of books amid coronavirus pandemic to help support children, parents, teachers.
Setting the Stage for At-Home Learning During the Coronavirus Crisis
7-year-old boy in blue shirt, 1st grader William Hawkins, 9-year-old 3rd grader Georgia Hawkins, and PhD student in microbiology Erin Cassin, all working/learning from home on the dining room table.
Business and Community | April 6, 2020
UNLV College of Education experts share tips, resources, and activities for parents thrust into the added role of schoolteacher, guidance counselor, and playground monitor.
Combatting Coronavirus Stress
chalk drawing of human head with brain outlined
Business and Community | March 25, 2020
UNLV College of Education professor explains trauma symptoms of children versus adults, and offers strategies and resources to help overcome them.
Swimming Safety for the Summer Season
smiling woman in pool holds toddler as he practices swimming on back
Campus News | May 13, 2019
UNLV Public Health researcher offers pool tips to keep kids safe as they try to beat the heat.
Forgotten Fathers: New Dads Also at Risk for Postpartum Depression
Research | March 7, 2019
UNLV study provides an in-depth look at new fathers’ experiences with PPD.
It’s In the Bag: National Pack Your Lunch Day 2019
Campus News | March 4, 2019
Packing your lunch doesn’t have to stop once you grow up. UNLV nutritionist offers tips on how to pack a healthy, affordable midday meal.
UNLV, City of Las Vegas Receive $1.8M from HUD to Remove Lead from Older Homes
People inspecting a home and taking notes.
Business and Community | January 24, 2018
UNLV Healthy Homes team will also examine homes for health issues such as asthma triggers, energy and fire problems, trip and fall hazards, pests, and mold.
And Justice for All
Three people in office
Campus News | November 17, 2017
Led by a passionate team of student attorneys and staff, the UNLV Immigration Clinic shines rays of hope on young clients in dire need of legal — and emotional — support.
Halloween Candy? Go for the Chocolate, UNLV Dentist Says
Square of chocolate on a plate.
Business and Community | October 23, 2017
Chocolate is the sweet treat least likely to play tricks on your teeth.
Lunch-Packing Tips for Parents and Students
A basket containing grapes
Business and Community | August 31, 2017
UNLV dietitian Samantha Coogan on the pros and cons of organic vs. gluten-free, avoiding the afternoon sugar or caffeine crash, and making healthy options fun.