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Charting Progress for Babies Policy Framework

Publisher: 
Center for Law and Social Policy, Zero to Three

This policy framework offers four fundamental principles as a basis for the supports that all babies and toddlers in child care need.

Physical Inactivity in U.S. Adolescents: Family, Neighborhood, and Individual Factors

Publisher: 
Child Trends

This brief presents findings from a study that examines two measures of physical inactivity—sedentary behavior and nonparticipation in sports—using a definition comparable to similar studies of physical inactivity. The finding suggests that participation in sports may be more influenced by social or cultural factors than is engaging in exercise.

The National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH)

Publisher: 
National Center for Health Statistics

This survey examines the physical and emotional health of children and adolescents from birth through age 17.

Exploring the links between family strengths and adolescent outcomes

Publisher: 
Child Trends

This research brief reports on the results of new Child Trends analyses of data for adolescents ages 12-17 from the 2005 Every Child Every Promise Study conducted by America's Promise Alliance.

Estimated percentage of females who will become teen mothers: Differences across states

Publisher: 
Child Trends

This research brief provides new state-level information on teen childbearing.

Child health USA 2010

Publisher: 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This annual report provides information on the health status and needs of infants, children, adolescents, children with special health care needs, and women of childbearing age.

Action for Healthy Kids Web site

Action for Healthy Kids is a national non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the epidemic of overweight, undernourished and sedentary youth by focusing on changes in schools.

Managing the media monster: The influence of media (from television to text messages) on teen sexual behavior and attitudes

Publisher: 
National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy

This report is intended to inform practitioners and programs about what research says about adolescents and media influence.