AAP.org Children Should Be Cared for, Not Caged Alan Shapiro, MD, FAAP shares a poignant report on the harsh conditions for children from a recent AAP delegation visit to a US Customs and Border Protection processing center. Is Your Child's Environment Safe from Vaccine-Preventable Threats? Pediatricians and parents can partner to ensure our children's surroundings remain healthy and safe. FDA Drug Safety Communication New warnings about using general anesthetics and sedation drugs in young children. News & Features Confidential Care for Adolescents Seeking Abortion Services Adolescents have the right to confidential care when considering an abortion. Providing Proxy Care for Non-Urgent Pediatric Visits Pediatricians have sought ways to accommodate the diverse living and working arrangements of patients. E-Cigarettes are Expanding Tobacco Product Market U.S. adolescent cigarette smoking decreased, even as teen e-cigarette use increased rapidly. Juvenile Justice System Long-Term Health Harms The United States incarcerates a far greater proportion of youth than any other developed country. Tonsillectomy in Children A new study examines the impact of tonsillectomies in children with a moderate number of throat infections and sleep apnea. School Performance with NAS A new study examines how children with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), caused by drug exposure in the womb, perform in school. featured Vaccines are Safe The American Academy of Pediatrics reiterates that vaccines protect children's health and save lives. Physical Activity and Depression Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in children ages 6 to 8 linked to fewer symtoms of depression two years later. Cybercycling and Behavior Disorders Study finds cybercycling at school appears to help children with complex behavior disorders. Maternal & Paternal Obesity Associated with Early Childhood Development Delays Maternal and paternal obesity each are associated with specific delays in early childhood development. Stores Recommend Sports Supplement for Underage Customers A researcher posed as a 15-year-old football player trying to build muscle and phoned 244 health food stores to ask whether he should take the popular sports performance supplement creatine. At-Home Healthcare U.S. families provide 1.5 billion hours of at-home healthcare to children at a substantial economic cost. The President and Children Top AAP Leaders have offered commentary on how the country's leaders can improve the lives, health and well-being of all U.S. children, and have a lasting impact on the nation's future. Childhood Maltreatment Does maltreatment in childhood translate to lower adult living standards? Crib Marketing Unsafe Sleep Many national magazine advertisements and manufacturers of infant cribs continue to depict an unsafe sleep environment despite longtime guidelines. Ensuring Safe Donor Milk A new policy statementsupports using donor human milk to help boost the health of small, preterm babies when needed. Early Nicotine Exposure A new technical report provides research and information about the addictive and disease-promoting aspects of smoking and nicotine use. New Parent Home Visits A new study looks at the impact of new parent home visits by nurse-parent educator teams. Weights in Infants A new federal study shows improved weights among infants in WIC. Kangaroo Mother A new study reveals the benefits of kangaroo mother care. Announcements to Increase HPV Vaccination A study suggests an effective way to increase HPV vaccination rates is for healthcare providers to include it among those they recommend and assume children will receive as routine preventive care. How to Help Children Through Divorce Pediatricians can support children whose parents are going through a divorce or separation by identifying the need for intervention and maintaining positive, neutral relationships with both parents. Safer Participation in Martial Arts Karate, taekwondo, judo and other martial arts can boost fitness, motor skills and emotional development for the estimated 6.5 million youth participants in the US. Family-Focused Treatment The AAP recommends increasing access to proven parent-child techniques for helping children; evidence sparse on medication’s effects Choking Game and Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Youths who engage in the “choking game,” put themselves at serious risk of injury or death. TV Food Advertising Affects Preschoolers’ Diet Researchers looked at how TV food advertisements affected snacking habits of preschool-aged children. View All AAP Resources Early Childhood Screening Information and resources for monitoring and supporting healthy physical, cognitive and psychosocial development. Blueprint for Children How the next president can build a foundation for a healthy future. Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Resources to ensure children receive comprehensive high quality developmental and behavioral pediatric care. Health Topics Immunizations Learn more about recommended vaccines and the diseases they prevent. Media and Children Communication Toolkit Tools to help pediatricians discuss with parents and families the new recommendations on children and media use. Meet the Authors AAP has the largest pediatric book publishing program in the world. Learn more about our authors. AAP Voices Blog The official blog of the AAP, where member pediatricians & others share their perspectives on a wide variety of topics relating to children's health & wellness HealthyChildren Available in English and Spanish! 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