Encouragement and praise can come in many forms, and some ways are better for child development than others
Childhood
Just Say No to Facebook: A Dad Pays His Daughter to Stop the Social-Media Madness
Do some kids need a break from Facebook?
Boy in the Bunker: Alabama 5-Year-Old Starts the Road to Recovery
A week after he was taken hostage in an underground bunker, Ethan is now free.
Pediatricians Issue First-Ever Diabetes Guidelines for Children
With childhood obesity rates on the rise, pediatricians are doing something they couldn’t have imagined a need for a decade ago: they’re debuting guidelines for managing weight-related diabetes among youngsters.
Child Abuse: Why It’s So Hard to Determine Who’s at Risk
Prevention is nearly always preferable to treatment when it comes to our health, and the stakes are even higher in cases of child abuse. But is it even possible to identify children at risk of abuse before it’s too late?
ADHD Diagnoses Continue to Climb
A large study in California shows that more kids than ever get diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Is the condition really spreading, or are we just better at detecting it?
How Disasters and Trauma Can Affect Children’s Empathy
Do children become more kind and empathetic after a disaster— or does the experience make them more focus more on self-preservation?
Letters to Obama: Children Plead for Gun Control
In handwritten letters, children make the case to President Obama for stronger gun control laws
Defending Kids with Down Syndrome: A Life Lesson on Vacation
Teaching children to find the line between humor and disrespect
Pediatricians Need to Be More Aware of Alternative Medicine Use Among Children
Parents and doctors are still reluctant to discuss complementary therapy use among children
More Health Harms for Children Exposed to BPA
Kids with high exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A exhibit unusual levels of protein in the urine – an early warning sign of possible kidney and cardiovascular problems
Lasting Legacy of Recessions: Behavior Problems Among Teens
Fiscal cliff negotiations tested everyone’s patience, but even young children who don’t understand national budgets may show signs of strain during such economic insecurity.
Yay for Recess: Pediatricians Say It’s as Important as Math or Reading
Play time can be as important as class time for helping students perform their best.