Kids

Idaho Mom Robin Zikmund knew her son was different at an early age. While his peers were reading by the third grade, her son was still struggling.

As families get ready for a new school year, many are settling back into a routine. But for parents sending their kids off to school for the first time, it can be hard to know how to prepare them for that transition.

Across the country, many parents and educators are struggling with the same question: "Should cell phones be kept out of school?" Well, for more than 200 families in the Boise School District, the answer may be yes.

Over the years Optimist Youth Football has coach more than 70,000 young athletes, and this month they'll be adding to that number as they kick off their Kids Skills Camp.

Idaho Mom Robin Zikmund knew her son was different at an early age. While his peers were reading by the third grade, her son was still struggling.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is never an easy subject to talk about, but it is an important area of research. Which is why the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is studying children around the country who have succumbed to this syndrome.

When it comes to supporting our children's mental health, it can be hard to know where to start. Which is why organizations like FYIdaho are so important.

In today's world, it can be hard to motivate kids to ditch their screens and get outside. But for one group of kids, that hasn't been a problem because they've been spending their time chasing dragonflies as part of the Finding Dragons Project.

Each holiday season, the Boise Bicycle Project provides hundreds of bikes to kids in need as part of their Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway. Volunteers work for months refurbishing bikes in anticipation of the event and this year is no different.

Kids are flocking to their local playgrounds as it starts to warm up. But for some kids, finding a park they can access can be challenging.