Children and adolescents with complex chronic conditions often receive pediatric palliative care (PPC) from health care professionals. However, children’s needs exist both in a health care context and in the…
This article describes common mental health problems in children and adolescents, and the types of specialized, evidence-based treatments that are most effective in treating these needs. The value of using…
Severe and persistent antisocial behavior is a prevalent, serious, and costly mental health problem. Individuals who are most likely to show persistent antisocial behavior through adolescence and into adulthood often…
The process from initial concerns to diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a long and complicated process. The traditional model for evaluation and diagnosis of ASD often consists…
This article explores the impact of social media on child development and family health. Why do we allow our children to use social media sites before their privacy policies allow?…
The authors review trends in adoption of new digital technologies (eg, mobile and interactive media) by families with young children (ages 0–8 years), continued use of television and video games, and…
Firearm injury is a leading cause of death and injury for children and adolescents, able to cause disability and interfere with normal development. Child developmental stages, variance of behavior, and…
Children of immigrant families experience developmental processes in the contexts of migration and settlement, presenting immigration-specific challenges. Child health providers can use awareness of the cultural-ecological model of immigrant child…
Many US military families have faced separations of at least 1 family member for extended periods of time. This article shows how changes in military culture have increased the repercussions…
Kathleen G. Davis, PhD, MSEd, Editor Chet D. Johnson, MD, FAAP, Editor The pediatrician who cared for children from the neighborhood or, at the very least, the community no longer…
