Local summer camp focuses on safety during hot weather
With another hot weekend on the way, the staff at Crossings Jonathan Creek told Local 6 how campers stay safe in the blistering weather.
Connecting With Your Children
Local sheriff's department issuing special tickets to kids
A local sheriff's department is working to break down barriers and build relationships with families in the community.
The best and worst US states for children
New Hampshire ranks highest and New Mexico lowest for overall child well-being in the United States, according to a report published Wednesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a nonprofit group focused on improving the well-being…
Playground equipment can reach dangerous temperatures
Playground equipment can become dangerously hot in the summertime.
WHO to classify 'gaming disorder' as mental health condition
Watching as a video game ensnares their child, many a parent has grumbled about "digital heroin," likening the flashing images to one of the world's most addictive substances.
Bob Ross could help you sleep better tonight
Smartphone app "Calm"secured the rights to Bob Ross and "The Joy of Painting" and has added it to a selection of bedtime stories.
Why the old way of parenting no longer works
Every couple of years a book or article arrives diagnosing parents with catastrophic spinelessness. The power pyramid has been inverted, they warn, and the children are in, and therefore out of, control.
Mayfield Independent Schools expands summer food program
The Mayfield Independent School District has announced it's expanding its Summer Food Service Program for summer 2018.
Keeping your child active this summer important for lifelong health
What are you doing to keep your children active this summer?
Not all teens are rushing to get driver's license
A driver's license is like a ticket to freedom for a teenager, or at least that's the way it's been viewed for generations. That seems to be changing.
'Active shooter' game alarms local parents, law enforcement
A game that allows users to play as an active shooter is seeing backlash from parents and officials, locally and across the country.
Community works to make park more accessible in Murray
While most parks in our area are ADA accessible, it can still be hard to maneuver a soccer field in a wheelchair. In Murray and Calloway County, leaders are working to change that.
Too Sleepy for School: Lack of sleep causes problems for students
Experts say lack of sleep and early school start times can lead to poor grades, more car crashes, depression and even suicide. A growing chorus of health professionals say steps need to be taken to prevent your teen from being too sleepy for school.
Parents keep warm weather safety in mind as temperatures rise
You'll start feeling summer-like heat this weekend in the Local 6 area, with temperatures around 90 degrees.
Paducah Middle makes sure no student sits alone at lunch
Since the Marshall County High School shooting, local schools have been finding ways to really get to know their students. At Paducah Middle School, no one sits alone at lunch. At least, not anymore.
Kentucky State Police releases school safety video for youngest students
Kentucky State Police has released a video that teaches preschool and elementary school students what to do when there is an emergency.
Survey finds Gen Z is loneliest generation
A new study on loneliness found college-age adults may be lonelier than older adults.
How much exercise your kid needs, based on the latest research
It's a question with an answer that researchers are still trying to better understand: How much exercise do kids need on a daily basis?
School board vote moves innovation hub project forward
The Paducah Board of Education gave unanimous approval Friday night to essentially move forward on a learning and career center —the Paducah Innovation Hub.
Kids & Data Privacy
There is a growing concern that companies are not doing enough to protect young children online.
Parents beware: these hashtags can expose your children to danger
How many photos of your child did you share on social media today? Posting photos of your young children while using certain hashtags could expose them to predators.
How parents can teach perseverance
Use positive words, celebrate success, encourage kids to try new things; there are so many things parents can say and do to instill perseverance in their kids.
Neighborhood quality impacts kids’ behavior
According to experts, neighborhoods with abandoned homes and garbage-filled lots could be more than just eyesores for those living nearby. New research suggests the perceived quality of a neighborhood may influence a child’s behavior though his or her teens and possibly beyond.
Robot dog teaches right from wrong
Can devices like Alexa, Siri, and Hatchimals help your child determine right from wrong? A new study examines children’s behavior when they are introduced to a robot dog.
