Somewhere around 10 months of age, babies begin watching their parents’ eyes, following the direction of their gaze so that they can look at the same things. It goes like this: Baby looks into mother’s eyes, mother looks...
Today, AAP President Sandra G. Hassink published a letter to the editor in The New York Times in response to an op-ed that ran in the paper earlier this week on childhood pover ty, referencing a new report from the...
On Wednesday, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) released a new report titled, “ Ending Child Poverty Now .” In conjunction with the report release, the Academy joined CDF for a press conference on the...
Childbearing gets a little more bearable for working women this year, with various new state and city policies to accommodate the needs of pregnant and parenting workers. In several states, including Delaware, Illinois, Minnesota and West...
Regular physical activity improves brain function even in young adults considered in their prime and at the height of cognitive ability, according to a new University of Otago study. A body of research already exists showing aerobic exercise...
As a venture investor who has invested in companies with proven approaches to improving student outcomes in Maryland and across the country, my job it is provide strong returns on the dollars I invest on behalf of my clients. My approach to...
Testifying in Court about Trauma: The Court Hearing Many clinicians face testifying in court with trepidation; now there is a new 7-page fact sheet to help those preparing for a court hearing. In addition to a case example, ...
Greetings, Phoenix Children’s Hospital is currently conducting a research project related to ACE screening in the General Pediatrics setting and would appreciate your input. We have organized a short survey to help us...
From the NCTSN, comprehensive resource for CAC's. http://nctsn.org/nctsn_assets/pdfs/CAC_Directors_Guide_Final.pdf
Breath is life! We can live without food for about 40 days, without water for a week, without sunshine for a while, without sleep for a couple of days… But we cannot live without the breath for more than a few minutes. Just...
Teenagers … amirite !? They’re rebellious, lazy, awkward, and constantly fighting with their parents…or are they? Misconceptions and stereotypes about teens are everywhere – you wouldn’t be alone if you shared...
PENN STATE (US) — New research suggests intervention strategies that can cultivate healthy and supportive sibling relationships. The relationship between brothers and sisters is critical for learning life skills that...
Resources in this section can help child welfare professionals protect children's safety, support families, and help prevent child maltreatment. They include resources for administrators and managers and information on reporting suspected child abuse...
Dear Friend of Children, At this time of year, we pause and give thanks for colleagues and friends like you who care deeply and passionately about the health and well-being of children. We sincerely thank you for your past support of the American...
Teenagers don’t yet possess the executive function skills of adults, but they probably need those skills just as much as adults do, or more. They have to manage the increasingly complex demands and fast-flying deadlines of school and...