Children Archives

07.28.2022 a graph of different numbers

Aging Out into Adulthood

A researcher examined how disability among children aging out of the foster care system affects their likelihood of experiencing incarceration, homelessness, childbearing, and substance misuse.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

07.11.2022 a graph of a number of children

Melatonin Miracle?

Pediatric melatonin poisoning is on the rise.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

07.06.2022 a graph of a graph of a number of individuals

Home is Where the Lead Lives

Child lead poisoning increased during COVID-19 in high-risk Massachusetts communities.

Fellow Abby Outterson

05.03.2022 a map of the united states

Bike Safety for Kids: A Vicious Cycle

Pediatric bike-related injuries were most common in areas with low household income that were adjacent to interstates.

Fellow Abby Outterson

04.14.2022 a child with his hand over his face

Seeing a Path Forward

Researchers evaluated a school-based vision program that provides vision care for Baltimore City Public Schools elementary and middle school students.

Fellow Abby Outterson

02.14.2022 badge and radio of police officer

Cops in the Classroom

Researchers analyzed the impacts of funding from the U.S. Department of Justice on school resource officer staffing and disciplinary actions in California public middle and high schools.

Fellow Sara Mar

01.10.2022 Illustration of children with backpacks walking

Preparatory Pre-K

Enrollment in public or private pre-K boosted students’ kindergarten readiness.

Fellow Sara Mar

12.16.2021 child health data

Reducing Child Maltreatment

A postpartum home nursing program designed to reduce child harm and improve health outcomes for families showed benefits.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

12.09.2021 Kevin Churchwell

Kevin Churchwell

Kevin Churchwell, MD, president and CEO of Boston Children's Hospital, talks with PHP about why it's so important to focus on children's health.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

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