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The Rabbit Hole, a new museum in North Kansas City, is set to open next week. The museum hopes to immerse kids and parents in the world of children's literature. Plus: The indie rocker from Lawrence, Kansas, who's redefining his sound and flirting with folk music.
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Missouri’s child welfare agency took at least $6.1 million in foster kids’ benefits last year to reimburse itself for the cost of providing care. It’s a longstanding practice that has come under increased scrutiny across the country.
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Under current Missouri law, 16- and 17-year-olds are allowed to get married with parental permission to anyone under the age of 21. A new bill co-sponsored by Kansas City state Sen. Lauren Arthur would prohibit issuing marriage licenses to anyone under the age of 18 under any circumstances.
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Going out with little ones doesn't have to mean sacrificing a delicious meal or cool atmosphere. These Kansas City-area coffee shops, restaurants and breweries offer comfortable spaces for parents and caregivers to enjoy their time out of the house with the wiggly bunch.
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The holidays are here, and there's no shortage of festive cheer for the entire family to enjoy.
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Dr. Robin Gurwitch, a psychologist and professor at Duke University Medical Center, spoke with Up To Date about how to speak with kids and teens about violence around the world — and here at home.
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A diversion program in Cass County's Juvenile Court system aims to steer kids away from the negative impact of a criminal record while simultaneously teaching other youth volunteers about the law.
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Kansas City has its share of popular rappers, including Tech N9ne and Amira Wang — but few of them are middle schoolers. This local fifth-grader is making kid-friendly rap music that’s just as cool as the adult stuff.
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Camp Encourage is geared towards youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This is its fifteenth year of serving kids in the Kansas City metro.
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There were 1,780 instances of foster kids going missing in Missouri over a two-and-a-half year period.
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Here's a sneak peak at the new children's area and other renovations made over the past year. They include a drive-thru, but "we're not trying to sell you something," head librarian promises.
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Although many parents are excited about the prospect of a vaccine for children under the age of 5, not many kids in the older age group have gotten their own vaccine yet.