Children Archives

05.17.2021 chart

Biases in ADHD

Research suggests that racial attitudes contribute to deviations in parent and teacher perceptions of children’s ADHD behaviors.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

03.30.2021 a silhouette of a child holding a cup

Child Hunger and School Punishment

Children in food-insecure homes may be vulnerable to harmful exclusionary disciplinary responses in school, including suspension and expulsion—as early as preschool.

Guest Author Dylan B. Jackson

03.03.2021 a person holding a gun

For Youth Gun Violence, Context Matters

Media coverage of incidents of gun violence often focuses on characteristics of individual perpetrators. Contextual factors, including gun access and violent crime at the population level, receive far less attention.

Guest Author Lauren Gonzales

02.18.2021 a black scale with a ruler

Schools and Scales

Policymakers argue school BMI policies prevent childhood obesity. But recent research indicates that the practice is not only ineffective. It’s harmful.

Fellow Gray Babbs

02.17.2021 a woman with short hair wearing a black sweater

Arjumand Siddiqi

Dr. Arjumand Siddiqi, professor of epidemiology at the University of Toronto, discusses the caveats of health equity and what needs to be prioritized.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

02.12.2021 a man with a beard

Mario Rosser

During Black History Month, Mario Rosser, candidate for New York City Council, reflects on relationships between politics, cities, and health.

Editor Nicholas Diamond

01.28.2021 a close up of a handcuffs

Arrests and the Health of Latinx Youth

While border crossings continue to be the premier story for immigration, interior arrests are equally as important and often overlooked.

Guest Author Zachary Giano

10.30.2020 a baby crib with a light from it

Beginning Life Without a Home

As the Covid-19 pandemic lingers, many are concerned its effects on employment and housing will lead to more evictions and homelessness.

Guest Author Robin Clark

10.14.2020 a graph of different colored lines

Neglecting Children's Health

Between 2004 and 2016, foster care placements for abuse or neglect increased from 4.8% of all placements to 5.4%.

Fellow Pat Williams

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