Rates of fruit and vegetable consumption are particularly poor among children from low-income families. Low intake of fruits and vegetables can be a…
As pediatricians, we know the burden that food allergies place on families all too well. We meet children scared of attending birthday parties out of…
I’m excited to share that PolicyLab recently launched the Community Partnerships in Research Program, which funds community-engaged research…
Elizabeth Brico’s home is adorned with art made by her two young daughters—sequins, goopy glue and bright colors. Her two daughters, however, are…
Headlines over the past 20 years have signaled ever-increasing recognition of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now, in a new article published in…
Approximately 28 million children in the United States live in families with low incomes, many of whom experience other challenges such as food…
As we enter our third pandemic winter armed with boosters that are effective against the currently circulating variant, only 16% of working-age…
After another busy year at PolicyLab, we’re taking time to reflect on 2022 by revisiting our most-read blog posts of the year.
It’s no surprise to the public that vaccine hesitancy has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccine hesitancy especially limits flu vaccination…
It is an exciting time for a family when a new baby arrives. Between setting up a nursery, picking out baby clothes, or browsing through children’s…
In 2018, there were more than 2.7 million grandparents and an unknown number of other relatives in the United States caring for children whose…
Nearly six months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we are seeing the profound effects on adolescent health. With states now…
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