Health and Development

Differences in a child’s access to health care can have lifelong consequences. Without adequate health care, children and their families may live shorter or more constrained lives. Compounding the problem are known gaps in the quality of care across the country. Will the current push to reform health care ensure that children get the right care at the right time?

Health and Development

Latest in Health and Development

Media Multitasking and Social Well-Being Among 8- to 12-year-old Girls

Research, Reports & Data — January 30, 2012, Developmental Psychology

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

Research, Reports & Data — January 13, 2012, American Academy of Pediatrics

The report suggests that toxic stress has lifelong developmental consequences for kids.

Maternal Employment, Work Schedules and Children’s Body Mass Index

Research, Reports & Data — February 07, 2011, Child Development

The study relates mothers’ employment to childrens’ body mass index.

Uneven Distribution of Primary Care for Children

Research, Reports & Data — December 29, 2010, Pediatrics

Despite a hearty increase in the number of pediatrician and family doctors, nearly 1 million children live in areas with no local doctor.

The Foundations of Lifelong Health Are Built in Early Childhood

Research, Reports & Data — August 16, 2010, Center for the Developing Child

Health in the earliest years provides an essential foundation for lifelong vitality, according to a new report by the Center for the Developing Child.

Girls Showing Signs of Puberty Earlier

Research, Reports & Data — August 09, 2010, Pediatrics

A new study finds that today's girls are more likely to show the first signs of puberty at age 7 or 8.

Title IX

Research, Reports & Data — May 12, 2010, Carol Guensburg

Why Title IX's impact extends beyond athletics.

NUTRITION AND OBESITY RESOURCES

resource — June 16, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Nutrition and Obesity, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

CHILDREN RESOURCES

resource — June 14, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Children's Health and Development, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

resource — December 10, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Mental Health, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

Title IX

Reporting: Best Practices — July 22, 2009, Carol Guensburg

Why Title IX's impact extends beyond athletics.

HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT: AN INTRODUCTION

resource — June 17, 2009

TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

resource — June 16, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Teens' Health, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

HEALTH CARE AND ACCESS RESOURCES

resource — June 14, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Health Care and Access, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

Experts in the Effect of Traumatic Events on Children

Research, Reports & Data — May 27, 2009, Journalism Center Staff

Expert contacts available to talk to journalists about children and trauma.