A review of studies on the effects of using marijuana while pregnant found no harms to newborns. But other studies have found an increased risk of thinking problems and ADHD in older children.
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Parents of Juneau schoolchildren worried about increasing price of EpiPens
Some Juneau parents are worried about the price of EpiPens. The medicine is necessary to treat anaphylactic shock, but its price varies from pharmacy to pharmacy.
Licensed child care availability up 21% in Juneau
For the first time in five years, licensed child care availability is on the rise. Part of that may be due to three initiatives the city and a Southeast child care organization have put forth.
How Domestic Violence In One Home Affects Every Child In A Class
New data shows violence in the home hinders the academic performance of their classmates, too. Reporting domestic violence makes a big difference.
Tlingit & Haida: Tribal youth court could launch in a few weeks
SueAnn Lindoff is in charge of the new youth tribal court program. She hopes it will start taking youth in a few weeks, a student or two at a time.
Louisiana Takes Stock Of The Damage After Devastating Flooding
The state is entering recovery mode after the flooding killed 13 people and damaged at least 60,000 homes across 20 parishes. It’s expected to take months and the governor says the state needs help.