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House Raises Child Tax Credit to $3,000, But Only for a Year
The House passed the American Rescue Plan, which includes a temporary increase to the the child tax credit for children under 18.
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How Young Is Too Young for Sex Education? Some Experts Say It's Never Too Soon to Start
When should sex education begin? Some experts say that it’s never too soon to start teaching kids about the fundamentals — concepts like consent and respect. Dr. Eva Goldfarb of Montclair State University joined LX News to explain why early sex education is important — and how to start.
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Some Families Could Get More Than $14K in New COVID Relief. It's Looking More and More Like Universal Basic Income
New $1,400 stimulus checks and monthly child tax credit payments could result in a big payday for a family of four earning less than $150,000.
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A Psychologist's Advice to Parents: Doing These 3 Things Can Help You Raise Kinder, More Socially Aware Kids
With limited social interactions, the pandemic has changed how we raise our kids. One of the biggest concerns involves how they’ll interact with others post-pandemic. A psychologist explains how to boost kids’ social awareness.
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Scott Kelly's Reaction to Kids Wanting to Be Influencers Instead of Astronauts Is Priceless
LX News host Tabitha Lipkin broke the news to Scott Kelly that recent research shows kids now want to be social media influencers rather than astronauts when they grow up. Kelly, a retired astronaut who has tested the limits of human life in space, wasn’t impressed.
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New $1,400 Stimulus Checks Could Be Coming. What We Know About How Soon They May Arrive
A new coronavirus relief bill is weaving its way through Congress. It will likely include new stimulus checks for millions of Americans.
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Psychologist Adam Grant: This Is One of the Most Harmful Questions Parents Can Ask Their Kids—Here's Why
When parents ask kids what they want to be when they grow up, it can foster a mixed mindset—and hurt their future success and happiness. Psychologist Adam Grant explains why.
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A New Child Tax Credit Expansion Could Provide Monthly Income. Some Question Whether the Help Is Too Much Or Too Little
Direct payments are a big part of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, especially for parents. Some leaders question how generous they need to be.
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As House Democrats Push for $1,400 Stimulus Checks, Deciding Who Qualifies Could Change
As Congress weighs new $1,400 stimulus checks, some lawmakers have called for more restrictions on who gets the money. However, big changes may not happen.
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‘Payment Status Not Available': What to Know If You Still Haven't Received Your $600 Stimulus Check
If you’re still waiting for your second stimulus check, you may need to claim the money as a credit at tax time. Here’s what we know about where payments stand.
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New Child Tax Credit Proposals Could Give Families More Money Than the $1,400 Stimulus Checks
Democrats want to expand child tax credits to give families more money to weather the pandemic. Those payments could be monthly instead of one lump sum.
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Democrats Push Forward With Temporary $3,000 Child Tax Credit, But Some Want to Make Increase Permanent
Democrats are moving ahead with short-term $3,000 child tax credit in the Covid relief bill, but some lawmakers want to see a permanent increase.
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How Soon New $1,400 Stimulus Checks and Other Coronavirus Relief Could Arrive
Eligibility for proposed $1,400 stimulus checks has become a sticking point on Capitol Hill. Here’s when those payments and other aid could be authorized.
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How This Child Tax Credit Proposal Could Give Some Families Monthly $300 Checks
President Joe Biden wants a one-year child tax credit expansion to help give families emergency relief. Some lawmakers plan to advocate for a long-term change.
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Sex Education in Kindergarten? Research Shows It's a Better Idea Than You Think
Kindergarten may sound too young for sex education. But a study by two Montclair State University public health professors, Eva Goldfarb and Lisa Lieberman, have found that starting sex education early can help prevent child sex abuse and improve their relationships later in life. They joined LX News to explain why sex ed shouldn’t be treated any differently than math...
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Kids Could See Lost Earnings During Their Careers Due to Covid Lockdowns, British Study Predicts
Children in the U.K. could lose £40,000 ($54,897) in earnings over their lifetime as a result of missing half a year in school due to Covid lockdowns.
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What We Know About the Spread of Covid Among Children — and Whether Shutting Schools Reduces the Risk
School closures have a clear negative impact on children’s health, the United Nations health agency has warned.
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MBA Professor and Ex-Wall Street Banker: The No. 1 Thing We're Not Teaching Our Kids Enough of Today
After years of researching and listening to the stories of successful entrepreneurs and colleagues, Georgetown University professor J. Douglas Holladay shares what he’s learned about parenting and risk-taking.
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I Told My Landlord I Couldn't Pay April Rent — Due to Covid-19. This Is His Incredibly Emotional Response
“Due to the coronavirus pandemic, I suddenly went from having a healthy stream of income to absolutely nothing. Even with the government’s help, I knew it wouldn’t be enough to cover rent, bills and cost of food for a family of five.”
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A Father's Letter to His Kid: The 9 Money and Life Lessons Most People Learn Too Late in Life
“No amount of money can compensate for a lack of character, honesty and genuine empathy towards others,” a father writes in a letter to his young child.