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Children
How do you measure a child’s health, development or well-being? Once a child is born, there’s no lifelong Apgar score to assess how they continue to develop cognitively, emotionally and physically.
Latest in Children
Media Multitasking and Social Well-Being Among 8- to 12-year-old Girls
Texting, tweeting, and watching TV at the same time may be harmful to young girls, says a group of Stanford University Researchers.
The Lifelong Effects of Early Childhood Adversity and Toxic Stress
The report suggests that toxic stress has lifelong developmental consequences for kids.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Children
The report presents recent trends in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder prevalence among children 5 to 17 years old.
Exploring Milwaukee’s Infant Mortality Crisis
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Crocker Stephenson describes how he and colleagues at the Journal Sentinel are confronting Milwaukee's infant mortality crisis.
Measuring Inappropriate Medical Diagnosis: The Case of ADHD
Research suggests that ADHD diagnosis is commonly overused and erroneously applied to children who skew on the “young” side of the class.
The Foundations of Lifelong Health Are Built in Early Childhood
Health in the earliest years provides an essential foundation for lifelong vitality, according to a new report by the Center for the Developing Child.
Television and Video Game Exposure and Development of Attention Problems
Children who exceeded two hours of screen time per day were more likely to have attention deficit problems.
Gender Difference and Toddler Play
The difference in mothers' and fathers' interactions with their toddlers during playtime may influence toddlers' perceptions of gender difference.
Strengthening Families and Communities: 2010 Resource Guide
The guide highlights key protective factors that prevent child abuse and neglect.
The Nation’s Children 2010
A compilation of the latest statistics on the health and welfare of U.S. children, including individual fact sheets on each state.
Persistent Fear and Anxiety Can Affect Young Children’s Learning and Development
The report summarizes the effects of and misconceptions about fear-eliciting experiences that occur early in life.
The Cost of Delay: State Dental Policies Fail One in Five Children
The report describes the costs of poor dental health, grades the states on dental policies and suggests approaches to ensure dental health and access to care for disadvantaged children.
Improving Access to Public Benefits: Helping Eligible Individuals and Families Get the Income Supports They Need
At least $65 billion in vital government services and support remain unclaimed. The authors highlight methods to extend outreach efforts to ensure that low-income families receive the benefits they critically need.
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