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Articles 1
- Studies Look at How Tonsillectomy Impacts Throat Infections & Sleep Apnea in Children
- Study: School Performance is Poor in Children Diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome at Birth
- American Academy of Pediatrics Emphasizes Safety and Importance of Vaccines
- Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity at Ages 6 and 8 Linked to Fewer Symptoms of Depression Two Years Later
- Study Finds Cybercyling Improves Classroom Functioning for Children with Behavior Disorders
- Winter Safety Tips
- Study: Maternal & Paternal Obesity Associated with Early Childhood Development Delays
- Study Looks at Effects of Childhood Maltreatment 50 Years Later
- Crib Marketing Displays Often Depict Unsafe Sleep Environments for Infants
- New AAP Recommendations Aim to Ensure Safe Donor Human Milk Available for High-Risk Infants Who Need It
- Early Nicotine Exposure Linked to Increased Addiction and Disease & Quitting is Harder for Youth, According to New Report from the AAP
Articles 2
- Benefits from Kangaroo Mother Care Still Present 20 Years Later
- Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Children & Teens
- What’s the Latest With the Flu? A Message for Caregivers & Teachers
- AAP Clinical Report Details How to Help Children Through Divorce, Separation
- TV Food Advertising Affects Preschoolers’ Diet
- Teens Who Participate in Choking Game Alone at High Risk of Suicidal Thoughts
- Family-Focused Treatment May Offer Long-Lasting Benefits for Children with Emotional & Behavioral Disorders
- New Research Shows Dramatic Rise in Children’s Health Care Access
- Study Finds Depression on the Rise in Adolescents, But Particularly Among Teen Girls
Articles 3
- Holiday Safety & Mental Health Tips
- Get Smart About Antibiotics
- Teens’ Self-Regulation Associated with Circadian Rhythms & Daytime Sleepiness
- AAP Clears the Air on Role of Indoor Environmental Exposure in Childhood Asthma
- AAP Announces New Safe Sleep Recommendations to Protect Against SIDS, Sleep-Related Infant Deaths
- Researchers Caution About Potential Harms of Parents’ Online Posts about Children
- More Time on Digital Devices Means Kids Less Likely to Finish Homework
- Study Shows Same‐Day Return to Play After Concussion Still Common Among Youth Athletes
- Head Lice Outbreaks in Camp Settings Cause Substantial Burden on Kids, Staff
- AAP Announces New Recommendations for Children’s Media Use
- Disparities in Smoking Susceptibility Found in Study that Analyzed Race, Ethnicity & Age
Articles 4
- Children Placed in Foster Care Struggle with More Physical and Mental Health Issues
- Halloween Safety Tips
- Older Teens’ Exercise Habits Follow Them into Adulthood
- Baby-Led Weaning Does Not Increase Choking Risk When Modified for Safety
- Study Analyzes Characteristics of Suicide in Elementary School-Aged Children by Age, Race
- Codeine Too Risky for Kids, Urges Restrictions On Use
- Collaborative Care Approach Reduces Post-Concussive Symptoms in Teens
- Soccer-Related Injuries, Especially Concussion Rates, Rise Dramatically Among U.S. Youth Players
- Parents Who Administer Liquid Meds Often Make Dosing Errors, Study Says
- AAP Issues Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2016-17 Season
- AAP Allergy Tips
- Continued Play After a Concussion Prolongs Recovery Time
- AAP Clinical Report: Young Children Risk Injury in Single-Sport Specialization
Articles 5
- AAP Highlights Impact of Children’s Earliest Experiences on School Readiness
- AAP Publishes New Policies to Boost Child Immunization Rates
- AAP Policy Recommends Pediatricians Offer Medication for Opioid Addiction
- AAP Clinical Report: Steps to Prevent Teen Obesity & Eating Disorders
- Drivers Under the Influence Are Less Likely to Properly Restrain Child Passengers
- Video Recordings Show Infants Placed in Unsafe Sleep Environments
- Research Discovers Risks for Continued E-Cigarette Usage in Teens
- Back-to-School Tips
- Emergency Room Visits Jump as Trampoline Parks Gain in Popularity
- AAP Policy Statement Affirms Importance of Patients’ Informed Consent in Decision-Making
Articles 6
- AAP Offers Recommendations to Improve Caring for Pediatric Trauma
- National Immunization Awareness Month 2015
- Football Team Followed for Season Measures Head Impact Severity
- AAP Clinical Report: Parental Substance Use Increases Child Health Risks
- AAP Clinical Report Says Female Athletes Experience Unique Set of Risk Factors
- AAP Clinical Report: Pediatricians Should Provide Sexuality Education
- Virtual Violence Impacts Children on Multiple Levels
- Thumb-sucking & Nail-biting Children Show Fewer Allergies in Later Life
- Marketing Vegetables in School Cafeteria Yields Dramatic Results
- With Suicide Now Teens’ Second-Leading Cause of Death, Pediatricians Urged to Ask About Its Risks
- AAP Report Updates Safe Practices When Sedating a Pediatric Patient
- AAP Urges Education to Prevent Teen Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances
Articles 7
- Gross Motor Milestones Can Predict Future Development
- AAP Policy Statement Pushes for More Screening, Treatment for Teen Substance Use
- With No Amount of Lead Exposure Safe for Children, AAP Calls for Stricter Regulations
- AAP Supports Childhood Sleep Guidelines
- Involved Dads Help Kids Grow
- Adolescents Who Vape Six Time More Likely to Smoke in Early Adulthood
- Identifying Parents with Low Health Literacy Improves Children’s Health
- Risk of Febrile Seizures After Vaccines Quantified in New Analysis
- Size of Formula Bottles Contributes to Greater Infant Weight Gain
- Music Celebrities Popular Among Teens Are Used to Promote Unhealthy Foods
- Travel Tips
- Summer Safety Tips: Staying Safe Outdoors
Articles 8
- Frequent Moves During Babies’ First Year Associated with Hospitalizations
- Research Findings May Help Babies–And Their Parents–Sleep Better at Night
- AAP Policy Statement Recommends Full-Time Nurse in Every School
- Mothers Who Work 19 Hours or Less Per Week More Likely to Continue Breastfeeding Than Mothers Working Longer Hours
- AAP Report: Managing Food Allergies at School
- Analysis Finds Swaddling Increases Risk of SIDS When Infants Placed on Stomach or Side to Sleep
- E-cigarettes Account for Increasing Numbers of Children Injured by Nicotine Poisoning, and Increased Hospitalizations
- Vaccinating Pregnant Women Against the Flu Protects Their Infants
- Playground Injuries on the Rise; More Children Treated for Traumatic Brain Injuries Despite Industry Improvements
- Dog Bite Prevention Tips
- Summer Safety Tips: Sun and Water Safety
- Low-Income Children More Likely to Have Food Allergy, Less Likely to Have Resources to Manage It
Articles 9
- Laundry Detergent Packets Pose Increasing, Sometimes Fatal, Risk to Young Children
- AAP Recommends New Term for Brief, Unexplained Events in Newborns with No Underlying Health Problems or Risk for Sudden Infant Death
- Parent Belief that Young Child is Obese Could Lead to Greater Incidence of Obesity Later in Life
- Toddlers Who Have a Bigger Appetite for Dessert Experience More Weight Gain
- Children in Rural Areas More Likely to be Hospitalized, Readmitted with Complex Medical Issues
- Speak Up during National Infant Immunization Week!
- Ear Infections among Infants Decline: Research Credits New Vaccines, Breastfeeding & Lower Smoking Rates
Articles 10
- CDC Outlines Ways to Prevent, Diagnose & Treat Children with Zika Virus Disease
- Study Finds Parents Who Don’t Sleep Well Overestimate Sleep Problems in Their Children
- Birth of a Sibling by First Grade Appears to Lower a Child’s Obesity Risk
- Study Shows Adverse Experiences Make a Child Less Likely to Graduate from High School
- Sports Injury Prevention Tips
- Poison Prevention & Treatment Tips
- HPV Prevalence among Teens down by 64% Since Vaccination Introduced a Decade Ago
- Don’t Wait to See if Child’s Physical Delay Improves
- Physically Active Teaching Improves Math & Spelling Scores
- Spring Break Safety Tips
- Obesity in Children & Adolescents Quickly Affects Blood PressureRR