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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.
The report suggests that toxic stress has lifelong developmental consequences for kids.
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 report explores the negative and positive effects of kids’ engagement with social media.
A new study shows a dramatic increase in the number of sports-related concussions for young athletes despite a decrease in team sports participation.
The report addresses tobacco use among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex youth.
Several key variables influence swim participation among underrepresented, minority youth. The fear of water is chief among them.
The report provides preliminary findings on the oil spill's immediate and perceived long-term effects on children and families.
The study underscores the strong association between parent body satisfaction and adolescent body satisfaction.
Researchers found that fresh produce sold in poorer neighborhoods had significantly higher counts of bacteria than produce sold elsewhere.
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.
The report finds that TANF, the nation's primary welfare program, does not adequately aid victims of domestic violence.
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.
The guide highlights key protective factors that prevent child abuse and neglect.
The fact sheet examines the effectiveness of specific programs aimed at promoting positive development and self-sufficiency for older youth.
A compilation of the latest statistics on the health and welfare of U.S. children, including individual fact sheets on each state.