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Health and Safety
Keeping a child safe and healthy can be a challenge. Many parents scan headlines about phthalates in baby bottles, swine flu and vaccination debates but need balanced information to help make an informed decision for their family.
Latest in Health and Safety
The Lifelong Effects of Early Childhood Adversity and Toxic Stress
The report suggests that toxic stress has lifelong developmental consequences for kids.
Nonfatal Traumatic Brain Injuries Related to Sports And Recreation
From 2001 to 2009, the number of annual traumatic brain injury related hospital visits increased significantly, with the highest rates among males aged 10-to 19-years-old.
The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents and Families
The report explores the negative and positive effects of kids’ engagement with social media.
Emergency Department Visits for Concussions in Young Athletes
A new study shows a dramatic increase in the number of sports-related concussions for young athletes despite a decrease in team sports participation.
Coming Out About Smoking
The report addresses tobacco use among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex youth.
Constraints Impacting Minority Swimming Participation, Phase Two
Several key variables influence swim participation among underrepresented, minority youth. The fear of water is chief among them.
The Oil Spill’s Effect on Children and Families
The report provides preliminary findings on the oil spill's immediate and perceived long-term effects on children and families.
Parent Behavior Can Influence Overweight Adolescent Body Image
The study underscores the strong association between parent body satisfaction and adolescent body satisfaction.
Tainted Produce More Likely for Shoppers in Low-Income Neighborhoods
Researchers found that fresh produce sold in poorer neighborhoods had significantly higher counts of bacteria than produce sold elsewhere.
State Estimates of Underage Alcohol Use and Self-Purchase of Alcohol
The survey finds that nearly 30 percent of youth ages 12 to 20 drank alcohol in the past month, about 9 percent of whom made their own purchases.
Not Enough: What TANF Offers Family Violence Victims
The report finds that TANF, the nation's primary welfare program, does not adequately aid victims of domestic violence.
Camel No. 9 Cigarette-Marketing Campaign Targeted Young Teenage Girls
The study finds that a recent campaign for Camel cigarettes attracted the interest of teen girls, despite the 1998 ban against marketing tobacco to youth.
Strengthening Families and Communities: 2010 Resource Guide
The guide highlights key protective factors that prevent child abuse and neglect.
What Works for Older Youth During the Transition to Adulthood
The fact sheet examines the effectiveness of specific programs aimed at promoting positive development and self-sufficiency for older youth.
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.
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