Early childcare and comfort foods for kids on Houston Happens!

HOUSTON ( KIAH ) – On today’s show, host Maggie Flecknoe will be talking to the coordinators at the Early Reach childcare program, which has reopened and is accepting applications. If you’re a parent looking for affordable childcare, this is great news and we’ll have more information on how to apply and whether you qualify.

Next, we’ll be chatting about the new Netflix docuseries detailing the working lives of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and we’ll also be hearing from a remarkable U.S. Army soldier who has qualified to compete for gold in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Stay tuned for this and more on today’s show! Take a look.

Army Soldiers and Athletes

The Olympic Games are one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world, and some soldiers have the incredible honor of participating. Staff Sgt. William Hinton , a member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program , is a wrestler who qualified for Summer Olympics in Paris.

Reach Program Reopens and Accepting Applications

Families in need, I have some good news for you! The Early Reach Program is taking applications for the second round of FREE childcare for infants and toddlers. Cristina Cave , the Community Relations Senior Manager at BakerRipley , is here with more information.

Comfort Foodies Kids Eat FREE

It’s Tasty Tuesday , and we have a special announcement for all the foodies out there. Comfort Foodies , a Dominican soul food restaurant, is launching Kids Eat Free Nights !

National Grilling Month

Courtney Rada , host of “ CARNIVOROUS ,” will join us for National Grilling Month Show and Tell . Courtney shares some tips, tricks and recipes for grilling.

Social Media Effects on Mental Health

A recent LG study found that more than half of social media users experience more negativity than positivity in their feeds. One in four respondents claim that social media has a negative impact on their lives, causing increases in anxiety and unhappiness. According to research, women and girls are more likely than men and boys to experience cyberbullying, online hate, and stalking. The impacts of cyberbullying have been linked to depression, anxiety, and suicide.

Today, we’ll be discussing the research with information science professor Casey Fiesler about his thoughts on the negative impact of social media on Gen Z, and sharing tips for how to gain more control over your social media experience.

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