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The health and well-being of children is associated with numerous outcomes on their physical, mental, social, and economic development. RAND research covers issues related to physical and mental health and development; child abuse and neglect; bullying, violence, and trauma; child poverty and homelessness; coping with military deployment in families; socioeconomic disparities; access to social services, and more.

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The Urban Child Institute CANDLE Study

Dec 21, 2015

The Urban Child Institute developed the Conditions Affecting Neurocognitive Development and Learning in Early Childhood (CANDLE) Study to identify what factors during pregnancy and early childhood affect a child's development and ability to learn.
Commentary

New Depression-Screening Guidelines Could Help Both Mother and Child

Mar 18, 2016

Behavioral health professionals and community agencies often do not consider the impact of parental depression on young children or focus on the adult's role as a parent. New guidelines recommending depression screening during primary care visits for pregnant women and new mothers are a critical first step.

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Journal Article

Journal Article

Identifying Policy Implications and Future Research Directions Regarding Military Community Support and Child Psychosocial Adjustment

Efforts to organize and consolidate the wide range of support services designed to bolster resilience in military families could enhance service members' mission readiness.

Jun 7, 2017
Commentary

The Ghost of Bullying

The idea that bullying is experienced by only a few children and adolescents is false. Most cases are verbal, not physical, and victims tend to remain silent. Research has shown that bullying can have negative long-term effects on a person's life.

May 31, 2017
Commentary

Why Nutrition Standards and Policies Should Continue

Rolling back nutrition standards means increasing risks for Americans and does not bode well for population health. Every effort should be made to maintain strong nutrition standards to protect the health of all Americans.

May 25, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Validation of New Quality Measures for Transitions Between Sites of Care

New quality measures may improve transition care for children after an emergency department or hospital visit.

May 25, 2017
News Release

News Release

News Release for RAND Report on U.S. Child Welfare Reforms

The report on the U.S. child welfare system described in RAND's May 23, 2017 news release has been withdrawn pending further review.

May 23, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Development and Implementation of the Family Experiences with Coordination of Care Survey Quality Measures

A new set of quality measures can help caregivers of children with complex medical needs assess multiple aspects of care coordination.

May 17, 2017
Report

Quality Rating and Improvement Systems for Early Care and Education Programs

Quality rating and improvement systems (QRISs) have now been almost universally adopted as an important tool to boost ECE program quality. For the second generation of QRISs, states will need to be more strategic about the allocation of funds to achieve their goals of expanding access to and improving the quality of ECE programs.

May 1, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Chronic Physical Health Conditions and Emotional Problems From Early Adolescence Through Midadolescence

Screening youth with chronic health conditions for symptoms of depression or anxiety may help reduce adverse outcomes from these conditions.

Apr 26, 2017
Tool

Tool

Five Strategies for Successful Recruitment and Retention of Children and Families in Human Service Programs

This toolkit offers five strategies to increase client recruitment and retention for human services programs.

Apr 21, 2017
Commentary

Parental Leave Would Cause a Boom in Breastfeeding

Doctors recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby's life. This provides health benefits to both mother and child and saves health care costs. Paid maternity leave can boost breastfeeding rates, but few U.S. firms offer it.

Apr 17, 2017
Research Brief

Research Brief

Why sleep matters: The economic costs of insufficient sleep

Improving individual sleeping habits has huge implications. Small increases in sleep can make big differences to national economies. RAND Europe's novel study quantifies the economic and social costs of insufficient sleep among the global workforce.

Apr 17, 2017
Infographic

How Restaurants Can Fight Childhood Obesity

Restaurants can help lower kids' risk of obesity by adopting single-serving guidelines to help children avoid eating too much.

Mar 27, 2017
Journal Article

New Parent Home Visiting Program Reduces Infants' Need for Medical Care

Infants whose families took part in a new parent home visit program were less likely to visit the emergency room and made fewer primary care visits during their first year of life. The program benefited at-risk families and those who had no risk factors.

Jan 27, 2017
Commentary

On Vaccines, Trump Should Rely on Science

Research has proven that vaccines are extremely safe and effective. The public health implications of questioning this are serious. America should take every opportunity to protect kids by vaccinating them against every vaccine-preventable disease.

Jan 25, 2017
Journal Article

Changes to Kids' Menus May Help Curb Childhood Obesity

Most kids' menu items at the top 200 U.S. restaurant chains exceed the calorie counts recommended by nutrition experts. The restaurant industry can embrace calorie guidelines to promote children's health and reduce childhood obesity.

Jan 3, 2017
News Release

News Release

New Parent Home Visiting Program Reduces Infants' Need for Medical Care During First Year of Life

Infants whose families participated in a new parent home visit program were less likely to visit the emergency room and made fewer primary care doctor visits during their first year of life. The program benefited both families who were at risk for problems, and those who had no risk factors.

Dec 15, 2016
Tool

Supporting Effective Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices: A resource guide for child-serving organizations

This implementation guide provides a framework for programme planners who seek more information on how to effectively plan and implement evidence-based practices in a real-world context.

Dec 1, 2016
News Release

News Release

Lack of Sleep Costing U.S. Economy Up to $411 Billion a Year

Sleep deprivation leads to a higher mortality risk and lower productivity levels among the workforce, putting a significant damper on a nation's economy. It leads to the U.S. losing around 1.2 million working days a year.

Nov 30, 2016
News Release

News Release

Lack of Sleep Costing UK Economy Up to £40 Billion a Year

Sleep deprivation leads to a higher mortality risk and lower productivity levels among the workforce, putting a significant damper on a nation's economy. It leads to the UK losing around 200,000 working days a year.

Nov 30, 2016
Report

Sleep Deprivation Has Economic, Physical, and Social Consequences

Sleep deprivation leads to a higher mortality risk and lower productivity levels among the workforce, putting a significant damper on a nation's economy.

Nov 30, 2016

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