As the Miami Hurricanes and Iowa State Cyclones prepare for the Pop-Tarts Bowl, players from both teams got a chance to let loose and have fun with kids from the Central Florida community.

While some believe you are never too old to appeal to your inner child’s desire to enjoy the activity, a poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) shows that 24% of Americans actually believe trick-or-treating should end between the ages of 13 and 15.

This happened last year and is a part of a series where we are looking back at viral videos.

Light Orlando and Sleep in Heavenly Peace came together to build beds on Saturday for kids who would otherwise sleep on the floor.

Wednesday is officially recognized as the iconic doll’s birthday, and it appears Barbie is aging like fine wine.

There can understandably be some hesitancy among parents of young kids who are thinking about enrolling in their kid in a school before they reach kindergarten age.

A sloth is a mammal that resembles a monkey resides largely in forests around Central and South America.

Son and Daughter Day is celebrated on Aug. 11, and it is the perfect reminder for parents to spend some quality time with their children.

Since back-to-school is here, some may get a little anxious about the first week of school whether is their first or last one.

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is offering free school immunizations for kindergarteners and seventh graders at an event on Saturday.

Two white-nosed coatis have made their debut at the Brevard Zoo and are now part of the coati band, according to the zoo’s website.

FLIP Circus is coming to Orlando from Sep. 5 through Sept. 25 to celebrate the great American circus tradition, the circus said.

Since back-to-school season is returning, here is a list of events happening around Central Florida that would help kids prepare to go back to the classrooms.

Five new schools are opening in August in Orange County, adding student capacity in growing areas of the county.

Dr. Elie Hessel, a pediatric psychologist at Nemours Children’s Health, said it’s important to talk to your kids in age-appropriate language and help give them a sense of control by involving them in getting ready for any approaching storms.

Limiting the amount of time we spend glued to our electronic devices can be hard for adults, and it’s especially tough for kids, who often use screens for school, fun and everything in between. But as Consumer Reports explains, the same companies that create these addictive devices are offering new ways to limit screen time, giving parents some much-needed control.

One way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.

Whether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.

Here's where you can get your kids, age 5 and up, their COVID-19 shot.

Orange County is now expanding its vaccination site at Barnett Park to include hours geared toward providing jabs for children in the newly approved 5 to 11-year-old age range.

I’m not always the best “get on the floor and play” kind of mom, but any time one of my kids wants to bring me a book, I’ll drop what I’m doing in favor of some cuddles and reading time.

As concerns over coronavirus in the classroom grow, top pediatricians are urging doctors to not give the COVID-19 vaccine to children under the age of 12.

Think of the coronavirus pandemic as a "jump start" to your hurricane season preps, according to a pediatrician.

Track and field and swimming are among the team sports that might be best for children with autism.

There’s a new friend in the neighborhood!“ Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” that is.

But if you’re in need of more ideas, how about this one: Have you tried taking your kid golfing? Depending on which part of the country you golf, other wildlife such as deer and alligators can also easily be present on a golf course. On a side note, you don’t have to have your kid hit EVERY shot. Golf courses know the value of introducing the game to youngsters, and thus, will often offer heavy discounts for kids to play, if they even charge them at all for a round. Some golf courses also will offer discounts for families who want to play.

Its not just your child you have to consider when you think about whether to send that son or daughter back to child care. If you have an elderly, live-in parent, for example: That might be a reason to think about keeping your kid away from a day care center, said Dr. Pamela Ponce, a pediatrician with Orlando Health Physician Associates. But for some working parents, day care might be inevitable. Ponce said thats OK.You chose your day care for a reason, she reminded parents. Your child care situation seemed clean, safe to you and reliable.

If it goes off as planned, this will mark the first mission involving astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011. Still, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken has said he and Doug Hurley are “really comfortable” with the risks. So you’re making educated guesses, at best.”It seems there’s just more uncharted territory when it comes to space travel. “The first astronauts really started out as test pilots,” Garfinkle said. But assuming this launch goes well, “It would be great for kids to see a successful, triumphant moment of science,” Fink said.

The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department has canceled all summer camp programs out of an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The department said in a news release the Parks and Recreation sites will still provide breakfast and launch for children under 18 beginning June 1. Food will be served Monday through Friday. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

With the summer season quickly approaching, many parents are having conversations about summer camp but in the midst of cornavirus the questions remains if camps are still happening at all and, if so, what will they look like during a pandemic. He tells News 6, his oldest son went to camp last summer, and that he and his wife were hoping that opportunity would still be available this summer. He said, when they reached out to the Growing Together Academy about summer programs. Trimble said summer camp for his son will include more STEM related activities, and projects where it’s easier to social distance. The city of Winter Springs announced their summer programs have been cancelled opting to do things virtually.

A mother of two mindlessly picked up a paintbrush in late March, and started painting the cover of one of the books she had read to her children earlier in the day -- and said she incorporated some “cartoonified” coronavirus themes, to try to make the situation less scary.

How much do you remember, or what have you retained, from high school?

Thankfully, with the help of actor Will Smith, some of America’s little people are getting a chance to ask Fauci those big questions. “Can the tooth fairy still come if I lose my tooth because of coronavirus and can she catch the virus?” Ava asked Fauci. Fauci guaranteed Ava that the tooth fairy is pretty much immune to the coronavirus. I don’t think you need to worry about the tooth fairy," Fauci replied. Another little one asked Fauci what COVID stands for, while others asked how long they can expect to have to stay home and whether it’s safe to go out or a walk.

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Here are some of the best ways to keep your kids healthy, both mentally and physically, over the upcoming holiday breaks.