Children Archives

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

05.17.2024

Decoding the Violence of Neighborhoods

Prolonged exposure to violence can have profound health implications, affecting individuals and generations.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

04.22.2024 young girl pointing at unhealthy food products at the grocery store

Kids See Food, They Eat It

Food and drink advertising for children is largely unregulated, resulting in companies promoting unhealthy products and targeting low-income children.

Fellow Heather Sherr

03.13.2024 Low angle of sidewalk in city in sunny day

Youth Fitness Disparities: Why Neighborhoods Matter

Youth who live in neighborhoods with more resources, including high walkability and ample green space, tend to be the most physically fit.

Guest Author Emily D'Agostino

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