Ten organizations in Cranston, Pawtucket, Providence, and East Providence were awarded grants to provide free swimming lessons for kids.
See the top 10 male and female baby names in Rhode Island for children born in 2023.
Overall, Rhode Island ranked ninth in the analysis by the personal finance company WalletHub.
Last year, Liam was the most popular boy name in Rhode Island, and Charlotte was the most popular girl name. See how things changed in 2023.
A new report shows which counties have the most, and least disadvantaged in RI but suggests that Providence County has room to improve.
Sunday's festival will include vendors lined along the street for shopping. There will also be entertainment, food trucks and a beer garden.
In 2022, families in Providence County spent about $13,095 in child care costs.
The tax cut plan provides rebates of $250 per child, up to three children, for Rhode Island residents making $100,000 a year or less.
Jupiter will reach opposition Monday while also reaching its closest point to Earth in six decades
The grant provides mental health services for Rhode Island children for the next four years.
Black and Hispanic children were disproportionately impacted, according to a Rhode Island KIDS COUNT study.
Nearly 12.6 million children in Rhode Island and other states were living in poverty amid the pandemic.
An additional lot of powdered Similac formula was recalled after a baby died after testing positive for a serious infection.
The pandemic meant many children fell behind on routine vaccinations, preventative care and behavioral health screenings.
The incident happened Jan. 8 and the family had no previous involvement with the department.
Your little one doesn't need to stay up until midnight to get in on the New Year's Eve fun.
Senators Alana DiMario and Sandra Cano said that focusing on child care is essential to rebuilding the state's economy.
A new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that in 2020, approximately ​​22.4 percent of U.S. kids were obese.
From 2013 to 2019, 32 minors were married in Rhode Island, one as young as 14 years old.
The coronavirus pandemic makes usual trips and activities more difficult.
The previous parentage laws were criticized as "archaic and inequitable," discriminating against nontraditional families.
"We want parents to have confidence that if a camp is open it is safe to send your children," Gov. Gina Raimondo said.
Raimondo and her husband, Andy Moffat, answered questions submitted by kids from across Rhode Island.
The governor assured Rhode Island kids that the Easter Bunny is, in fact, an "essential worker" and cannot contract the virus.
"What would you do as Rhode Island governor for the day?" Raimondo asked girls in fifth through eighth grade.
The bill's sponsor, Senator Erin Lynch Prata, said the current law discriminates against LGBTQ parents.
"A strong start for Rhode Island children is key for lifelong success," said Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green.
Mayor Jorge Elorza and his son Omar will lead the celebration, which will feature a ball drop, parade and cider toast.
Anyone who posts a photo of their PawSox-themed jack-o'-lantern will receive two tickets to a game in April 2020.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
Come see where Alice, Ginny and Kate spend their time and interact with their keepers.
The winners from each age group will receive 16 pints of Warwick Ice Cream and a private tour of the ice cream factory.
One in six children in America don’t have enough to eat. That includes more than 36,000 in Rhode Island.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
The Providence Performing Arts Center is looking for a girl aged four or five, no prior acting experience required.
This year's theme is "free speech, free press, free society."
Each public school in Rhode Island nominates one student for consideration.
Calling all young artists! You could have your artwork displayed in the State House.
Raising a family is hard no matter where you live, but some states are better for it than others.
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
The Cranston Police said Wednesday the new police dog now has her own Facebook page.
Noris Castillo was commended for making decisions that prioritized her mother's best interests.
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
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