Children Archives

05.19.2025 Portrait of two young, sad women sitting on a couch. Sibling trauma concept

How One Child’s Trauma Signals Risk for the Whole Family

ACEs in a firstborn child's first 1,000 days of life were associated with increased mental health care needs among the child's siblings.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

05.13.2025 Asian boy wearing a hoodie sits with his knees bent, his back leaning against a wire mesh fence, his head in his hands. The concept of troubled teenagers, loneliness, and depression.

Asian boy wearing a hoodie sits with his knees bent, his back leaning against a wire mesh fence, his head in his hands. The concept of troubled teenagers, loneliness, and depression.

Home on Shaky Ground: The Mental Toll of Housing Insecurity

Children living in eviction-risk households are nearly twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression as those living in secure homes.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

05.06.2025 silhouette of a stressed mother taking care of her young child

Born Into Stress: How Maternal Mental Health Shapes Child Behavior

Higher maternal stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms during pregnancy are associated with higher negative temperament in children.

Guest Author Francheska M. Merced-Nieves

03.27.2025 Portrait of mother, father and son preparing and eating breakfast in the kitchen at home.

Awareness of MyPlate Among U.S. Adults with Young Children

MyPlate is designed to help people and families eat a healthy diet, but only 29% of adults with young children are aware of this resource.

Guest Authors Molly Waring, Kate Killion

03.11.2025 back view of a young child holding a white teddy bear and standing alone at the window

Social Safety Nets May Reduce Child Maltreatment

Policies that address poverty can have positive spillover effects on broader outcomes, including improving child well-being.

Guest Author Tia Palermo

11.20.2024 woman shopping for baby food at the grocery store

Sweet Deception: Are Baby Foods Nutritious?

Despite the attractive marketing claims, many baby food products are failing to meet nutritional standards and recommendations.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

11.12.2024 Rachel Farr headshot

Rachel Farr: What Is a “Normal” Family, Anyway?

Rachel Farr, a professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky, studies family dynamics and child development across the spectrums of gender and sexuality.

Fellow Heather Sherr

09.26.2024 Toddler reaching for cleaning products underneath a bathroom cabinet - pediatric poisoning concept

Spikes in Severe Unintentional Pediatric Poisoning

Despite ongoing safety measures and public education efforts, severe pediatric poisoning cases continue to rise.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

09.05.2024 Young, sad girl sitting on couch with face turned away. Child mental health concept

Disparities in Unmet Mental Health Needs Among Children

Racial and ethnic minority children are more likely to have unmet treatment needs for mental health conditions than their White counterparts.

Guest Author Andrew Chang

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