Leave no child behind: Using data from 1.7 million children from 67 developing countries to measure inequality within and between groups of births and to identify left behind popul... by Antonio P Ramos, Martin J Flores, Robert E Weiss

“…Targeting the 20% highest risk children based on our model better identifies under-5 deaths than targeting the 20% poorest. …”
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Exploring the experiences of healthcare professionals in South Africa and Uganda around communicating with children about life-threatening conditions: a workshop-based qualitative... by Sue Ziebland, Julia Ambler, Julia Downing, Alan Stein, Elizabeth Namukwaya, Elizabeth Nabirye, Louise Walker, Elizabeth Rapa, Jeffrey R Hanna, Louise J Dalton, Teresa Pollard, Stephanie Santos-Paulo, Yasmin Gogay, David Kavuma, Ruth Mary Kemigisha, Juliet Namyeso, Tracey Brand, Beverley G Neethling

“…Culturally appropriate adaptations were made to previously published communication frameworks for professionals to support family-centred conversations.Conclusions Culturally sensitive communication frameworks could help healthcare professionals to talk with families about what children need to know when they or a caregiver have a serious illness. …”
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‘I no longer worry about money for transport to the health centre’ - economic empowerment of caregivers of children living with HIV through Village Savings and Loan Associations: e... by Joseph Rujumba, Carmen Roebersen, Susan Namara, Richard Ochen, Sharon Eva Ahumuza, Allen Tushabe, Mathias Akugizibwe, David Bitira, Innocent Mwesigye, Stella Kentusi, Henry Zakumumpa, Japheth Kwiringira, Merian Natukwatsa Musinguzi

“…Results The VSLAs under the TAFU programme were a source of economic resources in form of loans for income generation activities and to pay for health care costs which facilitated access to HIV care for children. Members developed lasting friendships and networks of support which helped them to meet the material and psychological needs of children. …”
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Fairy-tale therapy as a way to combat phobias by T. S. Gordon

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Biography Writing in the Pediatric Palliative Care Context: Review and Feasibility Data by Sarah Potter, Sandra Coombs, Tiina Jaaniste

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The Evaluation of Serum KIM-1 in a Pediatric Cohort of Renal Transplantation—A Pilot Study by Paul Luchian Aldea, Roxana Andreea Turbuleasa-Jurje, Bogdan Bulata, Dan Delean, Florin Ioan Elec, Lorena Ciumarnean, Andreea Liana Bot (Rachisan)

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Attitudes of Adolescents Toward Addictive Substances: Hope and Self-Control as Protective Factors by Serkan Cengiz, Mehmet Emin Turan, Eyüp Çelik

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Assessing the Understanding of Primary School Teachers in the Rural Communities of Limpopo Province, South Africa—Are We Trauma Informed? by Muimeleli Munyadziwa, Lufuno Makhado, Angelina Maphula

“…Background/Objectives: To effectively support children’s learning and well-being, primary educators must thoroughly understand child trauma. …”
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Body Composition in Preterm Infants: Current Insights and Emerging Perspectives by Sreekanth Viswanathan, Melissa Thoene, Zaineh Alja’nini, Pradeep Alur, Kera McNelis

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A Pilot Study on the Freelisting Method Among Adolescents with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Feasibility, Acceptability and Study Findings by Sabrina Gmuca, Dori Abel, Mackenzie McGill, Daneka Stryker, Eda Akpek, Whitney Eriksen, Pamela F. Weiss, Peter F. Cronholm

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The Role of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Vitamin D Receptor (<i>VDR</i>) Gene Variants on Dental Caries by Ece Şengün Berber, Feyza Umay Koç, Ayça Aykut, Burcu Barutçuoğlu, Fahinur Ertuğrul, Merve Tosyalı, Mert Pekerbaş, Arzu Aykut Yetkiner

“…Methods: This study included 128 3–6-year-old children who were divided into 64 caries-free and 64 carious children. …”
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Evaluating Tech Neck: A Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire on Symptoms, Posture, and Preventive Measures by Brigitte Osser, Csongor Toth, Carmen Delia Nistor-Cseppento, Gyongyi Osser, Caius Calin Miuța, Iosif Ilia, Diana Carina Iovanovici, Cristina Aur, Laura Ioana Bondar

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Preschoolers' prosocial behavior in groups—Testing effects of dominance, popularity, and friendship by Anne Katerkamp, Lisa Horn

“…Furthermore, we found that helping was preferentially performed by as well as directed toward older children and that dominant children more frequently received help. …”
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Childhood Cancer Pain: a Challenge for Health Professionals by Alexis Ramón Pineda González, Grettel Águila Calero, Anaelys Acosta Hernández

“…The management of this type of pain is a great challenge for the medical staff, as it compels them to develop knowledge and skills for helping children who suffer.…”
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Positive Discipline: Behavioral Management Skills for Parents and Teachers Part 1—Types of Misbehaviors and Keys to Success by Victor Harris, Whitney Fung, Sarah Ellis, Alison Schmeer

“… “Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories.” — John Wilmot Parents and teachers often experience a lot of insecurities, especially with regard to helping children manage their own behaviors. …”
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Positive Discipline: Behavioral Management Skills for Parents and Teachers Part 1—Types of Misbehaviors and Keys to Success by Victor Harris, Whitney Fung, Sarah Ellis, Alison Schmeer

“… “Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories.” — John Wilmot Parents and teachers often experience a lot of insecurities, especially with regard to helping children manage their own behaviors. …”
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Creation of prosocial play experiences inspired by Noddings’s ideas of centers of care by Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski, Ranay Gursky, Stephanie Keck-Warren

“…This paper describes the implementation of Noddings’s ideas of creating centers as a platform for developing in children caring, prosocial behavior. Different centers such as a veterinary center, grocery store, house, baby center, woodworking center, hairdressing, block center, and composting and recycling activities based on play, provide opportunities for stimulating the social development of children and create a caring community of learners based on sharing, helping each other, working as a team and caring for others’ wellbeing. …”
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Introduciendo Alimentos Sólidos by Linda B. Bobroff

“…Also provides guidance on avoiding mealtime battles and on helping children learn to like a variety of foods. …”
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Introduciendo Alimentos Sólidos by Linda B. Bobroff

“…Also provides guidance on avoiding mealtime battles and on helping children learn to like a variety of foods. …”
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