Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), which includes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), is the leading cause of death in infants 1 month to 1 year … Sudden infant death syndromeRead more
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Kids Versus Fossil Fuels
A group of 21 climate-conscious kids is suing the U.S. government over global warming, accusing the defendants of endangering the young plaintiffs’ lives, liberty and … Kids Versus Fossil FuelsRead more
Thousands of Refugee Children Missing in Europe
Europol says at least 10,000 child refugees have disappeared after arriving on European soil, sparking concern that many have fallen victim to human and sex … Thousands of Refugee Children Missing in EuropeRead more
Nearly four of 10 U.S. kids exposed to violence
Phone-based surveys show that nearly four of every 10 kids and teens in the U.S. were exposed to violence or abuse over the previous year, … Nearly four of 10 U.S. kids exposed to violenceRead more
Focus must be on children ‘left behind’
The 11th edition of Progress for Children: Beyond Averages, a UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) report card on child-related Millenium Development Goal (MDG), … Focus must be on children ‘left behind’Read more
What Poverty Does to the Young Brain
The brain’s foundation, frame, and walls are built in the womb. As an embryo grows into a fetus, some of its dividing cells turn into … What Poverty Does to the Young BrainRead more
An open letter to Madras high court
The Madras High Court’s recently suggested castration as punishment for child sex offenders. castration looks barbaric, barbaric crimes should definitely attract barbaric models of punishment, … An open letter to Madras high courtRead more
The US is the World Leader in Child Poverty
America’s wealth grew by 60 percent in the past six years, by over $30 trillion. In approximately the same time, the number of homeless children … The US is the World Leader in Child PovertyRead more
This is Child Abuse
Olivia López, a longtime social worker, began working at the Karnes County Residential Center in Texas last October but decided to leave her position in … This is Child AbuseRead more