A new investigation by The Washington Post has determined that more than 3,100 Indigenous students died at boarding schools in the United States between 1828 … More than 3,100 students died at schools built to crush Native American culturesRead more
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Anganwadi centres rush to verify children beneficiaries’ Aadhaar
Anganwadis across India are currently busy meeting an end-of-the-month target: Ensuring Aadhaar verification of children who are beneficiaries of the Centre’s Integrated Child Development Scheme … Anganwadi centres rush to verify children beneficiaries’ AadhaarRead more
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An Unprecedented Halving of Child Poverty … Twice!
Social safety net programs over the past quarter century were the largest drivers of an unprecedented 59% decline in child poverty (1993-2019) just prior to … An Unprecedented Halving of Child Poverty … Twice!Read more
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Physical abuse less likely when spanking is eliminated
When parents in countries worldwide use spanking as a behavior deterrent, their children are more likely to become a victim of physical abuse, say University … Physical abuse less likely when spanking is eliminatedRead more
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36.5 Million Children Displaced Worldwide
Highest Since WW2 An unprecedented 36.5 million children were displaced by conflict, violence and other crises by the end of 2021, the highest number since … 36.5 Million Children Displaced WorldwideRead more
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Baby formula whistleblower’s complaints were known 8 months earlier than acknowledged by Abbott Labs and the FDA
The pediatric nutritionals giant Abbott Labs and the US government agency responsible for regulating the company were both informed of an employee complaint about dilapidated … Baby formula whistleblower’s complaints were known 8 months earlier than acknowledged by Abbott Labs and the FDARead more
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Facebook Has Known for 18 Months That Instagram Is Bad for Teens
Facebook officials had internal research in March 2020 showing that Instagram – the social media platform most used by adolescents – is harmful to teen … Facebook Has Known for 18 Months That Instagram Is Bad for TeensRead more
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About 1 in 3 child care workers are going hungry
Of the nearly 1 million child care workers in the United States, in a recent white paper, my colleagues and I found that 31.2% – … About 1 in 3 child care workers are going hungryRead more
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Depression in fathers and children linked
Adolescent depression and behavior problems are on the rise and paternal depression may be contributing to this increase, regardless of whether the fathers and children … Depression in fathers and children linkedRead more
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Association between cigarette tax and reduced infant deaths
Exposure of pregnant women and babies to smoking and second-hand smoke is known to increase the risks of neonatal and infant mortality. Raising taxation on … Association between cigarette tax and reduced infant deathsRead more