Children

The non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch gave Missouri an "F" grade for its compliance with international child rights standards. Missouri still allows 16-year-olds to be married, and allows corporal punishment in public and private schools.

The nonprofit Unlimited Play designed and built dozens of accessible playgrounds in the St. Louis area and many more across the country. Founder Natalie Mackay talks about what makes playgrounds truly inclusive and fun for all kids.

Legislation directs social services, mental health departments to collaborate on solutions to clients being boarded in medical and mental health facilities ‘without medical justification’

Destination Discovery will feature a wildlife overlook, underground prairie dog cities, freshwater wilderness, water play area, flamingo habitat, network of tree houses connected by overhead tunnels, walkthrough aviary and several species of animals.

BJC Healthcare has expanded its gun lock safety program to more than 20 hospital locations. Gun locks are now free and accessible in BJC family care centers, children’s hospitals and emergency rooms in Missouri and Illinois.

The state’s law is the strictest in the nation.

Earlier this month, federal officials recommended the COVID-19 vaccine for that age group after the Food and Drug Administration determined it was safe and effective. Doses of the vaccine, scaled down in size for smaller children, began arriving in St. Louis late last week.

Writer Colin Healy’s “Big Machine” was inspired by the deadly events at a Standard Oil factory in Baywater, New Jersey, in 1924.

“Kindie rock” musician Marko Polo’s debut album, “Mammal Music,” builds on Mark Pagano’s time as frontman of the kid-friendly FIRE DOG.

Washington University is conducting a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to look at the psychiatric toll of divorce on children.