Here’s more pressure for harried mothers — a sluggish response to baby’s coos and babbles might increase their risk of ...

A mother's warm, timely, and appropriate responses to her child's needs support the child's development and help protect ...

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in advocating for their child’s healthcare needs, acting as their voice and actively participating in medical decisions, especially when the child is young ...

The committee believes child and adolescent health is important in and of itself—as a measure of a society’s values and capabilities—and as a direct determinant of subsequent productivity and later ...

The first time I met Micah, a Black elementary school student, I was struck by his cherubic face, bright eyes, and nonstop knock-knock jokes that had me laughing out loud. He was warm and polite. His ...

This Child Health Day, and every day, my Administration is committed to protecting the health and well-being of every American child, equipping our youngest citizens to lead long and fulfilling lives, ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Monitoring the status of the health of the nation’s children and adolescents is ...