Children

If I were only allowed one wish to fix a lone issue that is wrong with our world right now, it would be the children who go missing. There are 10 kids in Missouri who have just gone missing over the past month and the hope is that someone has information that can bring them home safely.

It is true that there are no statutes ruling what age you can leave your child home alone in Missouri, but that does not mean you can't get in big trouble if you're not careful. The question and answer of what decides if a child in Missouri is safe by themselves at home is complicated.

It made for a very entertaining movie plot, but the question of how old a child must be before they can be legally left home alone in Illinois is a serious question. Plus, Illinois has some of the strictest requirements in the country that could get you in big trouble if a child is below a certain age.

If you're concerned about the mystery childhood pneumonia becoming a problem in Missouri or Illinois, you can put your concerns at ease based on a new statement by the CDC on this health issue that has rocked the world.

If you and/or your children have an iPhone or any Apple device that they use in public, you need to know about a recent update that police are warning Missouri parents about that could compromise their safety.

I believe that anyone who can cheer up a child who's suffering from a sickness is a superhero. That point was proven as superheroes really did cheer up some kids in the OSF Children's Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.

I've never claimed to be sophisticated which is probably why I'm more than a little surprised at the top 10 baby names for Missouri that was just released. Many of the most popular are based in literature although there's one that has a definite tie to the Wild West.

Seeing clearly isn't a big deal for most of us, but it's quite a moment for a young child that has never been able to focus. That's exactly what happened when some Midwestern parents shared the reaction their daughter had when she got her first glasses and it's so much cuteness.

Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Here are a few ideas of fun things for kids to do in the Quincy/Hannibal area.

CASA of Adams County is recruiting volunteers to begin training Monday, February 3, 2014. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the court system.