Increased Screen Time
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…
PEDIATRICS
Growing up – or not – with Gun Violence
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…
Development in Children of Immigrant Families
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…
Impact of Military Deployment on the Development and Behavior of Children
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…
Contemporary Pediatric Public Health Challenges
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…
Insights and Influences on Our Children’s Development and Behaviors
Bonita F. Stanton, MD, Consulting Editor Our understanding of behavior and child development continues to advance through further study and progress in assessment tools and techniques. At the same time,…
Childhood Development and Behavior
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA www.pediatric.theclinics.com Consulting Editor BONITA F. STANTON October 2016 • Volume 63 • Number 5
National Resources for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Youth, Providers, and Support Persons
In caring for LGBT youth, pediatric practitioners may find a number of community resources helpful for addressing the needs that are discussed throughout this volume. These may be found at…
What the Primary Care Pediatrician Needs to Know About Gender Incongruence and Gender Dysphoria in Children and Adolescents
The recognition and acknowledgment that gender identity and birth-assigned sex may be incongruent in children and adolescents have evolved in recent decades. Transgender care for children and adolescents has developed…
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Families
Families headed by sexual minorities encounter unique barriers to care and health equity despite greater cultural acceptance and visibility. Empirical research suggests that children in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender…
