Born after a Hurricane—How Do Disasters Affect Babies?

“In utero exposure to natural disasters worsens the health of newborns of younger mothers.”

Born after a Hurricane—How Do Disasters Affect Babies?

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 admin children, climate change, disasters, early childhood, health

As natural disasters are becoming more common and severe due to climate change, pregnant women and their newborns may be

graph shows high-performing middle school students with a higher share of migrants in their schools perform worse on tests in the first year

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As Climate-Induced Migration Becomes Common, How Are Schools Affected?

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 admin children, climate change, disasters, education, migration

September 20, 2022 marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria’s landfall on Puerto Rico, which resulted in thousands of deaths

graph showing children in utero to age 2 experienced reduced height after Pakistan Earthquake of 2005

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Disaster Recovery—Who Gets Left Behind?

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 admin aid, children, disaster, education, wellness

Major disasters are frequently followed by compensation or aid, but little is known about recovery from such large, but compensated,

child riding a bike past destroyed building

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After War, Do Children Realize Educational Gains?

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 admin children, education, violence, war

While the horror of ongoing conflicts in places such as Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, and elsewhere cannot be emphasized enough, the

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Efficiency vs. Equity? A Reform to Reduce WIC Costs Impacts Access

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 admin benefits, children, nutrition, wellness

Many U.S. safety net programs provide in-kind benefits and contract with private vendors to deliver these benefits. Such public–private partnerships

Girls in schools with meal programs attend school an average of 30 minutes more per day, with gains in math and reading.

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School Meals at Scale Improve Learning, Especially for the Most Vulnerable Children

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 admin children, development, education, nutrition, poverty

Globally, 388 million children participate in school meal programs. Research has shown that providing meals can improve children’s school participation

JHR Special Issue Call: Causes and Consequences of Child Mental Health

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Call for Papers: JHR Special Issue on Causes and Consequences of Child Mental Health

September 16, 2021September 24, 2021 admin children, mental health

Child mental health is one of the most important aspects of human capital development, and many mental health disorders first

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Does Tap Water Improve Children’s Cognitive Development?

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 admin children, cognitive abilities, early childhood, water, wellness

Diseases associated with poor access to tap water are among the leading causes of death in children under five. Less

child's years of schooling increases with maternal age at birth

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Why Do Children Born to Teenage Mothers Have Worse Lifetime Outcomes?

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 admin children, parenting, teen pregnancy, women

Children born to teenage mothers have worse outcomes—poorer health, less schooling, and lower earnings in adulthood. However, the cause of

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Do Cesarean Sections Affect Children’s Health?

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 admin children, healthcare, wellness

In recent decades there has been increasing concern about the rise in cesarean sections. This commonly performed surgery saves lives,

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