There's a story in The N&O today that says that 1 in 8 kids in North Carolina are not covered by health insurance - though many of them are eligible for federal or state coverage. The state is No. 6 in the nation for the number of kids who have no coverage. Read about it here.

Health insurance is something I take for credit big time. I can't imagine not having it to rely on. I think I'd worry constantly about the latest sniffle or fall.

If your kids don't have coverage, please click here to get more information about whether or not they could be covered.