Systems Science and Childhood Obesity: A Systematic Review and New Directions by Asheley Cockrell Skinner, E. Michael Foster

“…Systems models emphasize the evolution of agents and their interactions; such evolution is particularly salient in the context of a developing child.…”
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Fathers’ Experiences of Relationship Breakdown Including Post-Separation Abuse and Parental Alienating Behaviours by Benjamin Hine, Eilish Mairi Roy, Ching-Yu Huang, Elizabeth Bates

“…Abuse often continued through legal processes and manipulation of child access. Parental alienation emerged as a prominent form of post-separation abuse, with fathers describing attempts by ex-partners to undermine their relationships with their children. …”
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Relationship of Determined Risk Factors with Hearing Disorders in Children by Oziel González Milián, María Felicia Casanova González, Yaima Figueredo Montes de Oca

“…<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> risk factors, which were related with hearing loss, were: fetal suffering, use of ear toxic drugs in the child and malformations of face or neck.…”
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Additional Language Learning in Montessori settings: insights from the implementation process of a Second Language Programme in a Scottish Montessori school by Romali Rosales Chavarría

“…Language Learning programmes in Montessori settings need to be considered from the perspective of the child, the teachers, the parents and the school as they all integrate to create tailor made bilingual programmes that respond to the context, characteristic and resources of the school. …”
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Exploring the relationship between motor development and entrepreneurial traits in childhood by Inês Peixoto Silva, Beatriz Pereira

“…Objective: Recognizing the importance of both areas, this research aims to verify the relationship between a child's motor development and entrepreneurial traits.  …”
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Bayesian prediction of under-five mortality rates for Tanzania by Mohamed K. Mwanga, Silas S. Mirau, Jean M. Tchuenche, Isambi S. Mbalawata

“…Additional efforts by the government through evidence-based interventions should be undertaken to improve child survival by expanding access to health care, especially in rural areas, taking into account local context.…”
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Importance of Android/Gynoid Fat Ratio in Predicting Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Normal Weight as well as Overweight and Obese Children by Lennie Samsell, Michael Regier, Cheryl Walton, Lesley Cottrell

“…The purpose of our study was to determine if the android/gynoid fat ratio is positively correlated with insulin resistance, HOMA2-IR, and dislipidemia in a child sample of varying body sizes. In 7–13-year-old children with BMI percentiles ranging from 0.1 to 99.6, the android/gynoid ratio was closely associated with insulin resistance and combined LDL + VLDL-cholesterol. …”
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Diagnosis dan Penatalaksanaan Abses Retrofaring pada Anak by Novialdi ., Dolly Irfandy

“…Methods: A retropharyngeal abscess of child 9 years old with history of swallowed foreign body (fishbone) and lack of nutrition has been reported. …”
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Psychosocial Factors in the Experience of Epilepsy: A Qualitative Analysis of Narratives by Simona Mlinar, Zvonka Rener Primec, Davorina Petek

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O rozumiejąco-przeżyciowym podejściu do nauki czytania i pisania (na przykładzie strategii „Skuteczne zdziwienie. Wyzwalamy myślenie”) by Monika Wiśniewska-Kin

“…The findings revealed three categories of children’s learning: 1) by speaking (observing and experiencing linguistic behavior, elaboration – giving meaning to memories, generation – creating lasting memories, learning by questioning – formulating questions that are important from the child’s perspective, listening and exchanging ideas and opinions); 2) perceptual learning (using body intelligence, making analogies); and 3) learning by doing (creating model examples, contrasting cases. …”
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Congenital Hypothyroidism: An Unusual Combination of Biochemical Abnormalities by Ruchi Mantri, S. B. Bavdekar, Sushma U. Save

“…On investigations, the infant was noted to have indirect hyperbilirubinemia (13.8 mg/dl) with increased levels of AST (298 IU/dl) and ALT (174 IU/dl) in the serum. The child had low levels of free T3 (<1 pg/ml) and free T4 (0.4 ng/dl) secondary to thyroid agenesis detected on radionuclide scan and ultrasonography of the neck and raised levels of TSH (>500 microIU/ml) in the serum. …”
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Effectiveness of an educational intervention in schoolchildren from 8 to 11 presenting deforming by Odalis Acevedo Sierra, Clotilde Mora Pérez, José Luis Capote Femenías, Clara Rosa Rosell Silva, Yuritza Hernández Núñez

“…Different types of patterns and anomalies were identified for each child. The special program "Take Care of Your Smile" was applied weekly. …”
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Do past and present adverse experiences impact the mental health of children? A study among children in the Juvenile Justice System in India by Shiva Prakash Srinivasan, Chiranjeevi Arumugam, Ananya Anandan, Padmavati Ramachandran

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using standardized scales to identify the frequencies of and relationships between life experiences and current mental health outcomes (stress, well-being, and psychopathology) faced by children residing in seven child care institutions (CCIs) across two states in India. …”
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The perception of fairness in the division of labor around first childbirth in Germany by Maria Hornung, Chiara Ludovica Comolli

“…Yet, already from 6 months after childbirth mothers’ perception of fairness becomes less fair to them again and the perception of under-benefitting continues as the child ages. For fathers-to-be, perceptions of fairness did not vary substantially around childbirth. …”
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A Diagnosis of Maternal 22q Duplication and Mosaic Deletion following Prenatal Cell-Free DNA Screening by Melissa A. Hicks, Emilie Lalonde, Jessica Zoladz, Bernard Gonik, Salah Ebrahim

“…The patient reported a similar cfDNA result in a previous pregnancy; however postnatal chromosomal microarray on that child identified an atypical 22q11.21 microduplication. …”
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Trauma, Justice, and Equity: Using Critical Theories and Concepts to Address Systemic Harm Among Youth Punishment System-Involved Black Girls by Camille R. Quinn

“…Black girls, particularly those involved in systems such as juvenile justice, child welfare, and education, often face disproportionate exposure to violence, abuse and neglect, trauma, and systemic racism. …”
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Preventing Long-Term Risk of Obesity for Two Generations: Prenatal Physical Activity Is Part of the Puzzle by Stephanie-May Ruchat, Michelle F. Mottola

“…The period surrounding pregnancy has been identified as a risk period for overweight/obesity in both mother and child because of excessive gestational weight gain (GWG). …”
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Unlocking potential: how project-based learning influences kindergarten motor skills by Anggarda Paramita Muji, Alwen Bentri, Jamaris Jamaris, Rakimahwati Rakimahwati, Abna Hidayati, Darmansyah Darmansyah, Hendra Hidayat

“…Conclusions: it is important for teachers to tailor the projects to each child's needs and abilities, and to provide an environment that supports their motor development. …”
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Treatment of Habitual Patellar Dislocation in an Adult by Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction by Yoann Bohu, Mathieu Thaunat, Nicolas Lefevre, Shahnaz Klouche, Serge Herman, Yves Catonné

“…A 30-year-old man, construction worker, presented a habitual patellofemoral dislocation which was caused by direct trauma to the knee as a child. Clinical examination showed a 3 cm leg-length discrepancy with no rotational deformities. …”
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Navigating the Existential Crisis from Literature to Real Life: A Text-to-Self Pedagogical Approach and Its Potential for Existential Literature Instruction by Nhung Thi Hong Nguyen, Khoa Dang Truong

“…This four-stage model, we expect, will get students poised to reconcile with their lost, solitary, and vulnerable ego, actively befriend their ‘inner child’, and develop into individuals with healed hearts and positive worldviews. …”
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