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October 19, 2021: American Academy of Pediatrics
Declaration of a National Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
The AAP, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Children’s Hospital Association recently declared a national state of emergency for child and adolescent mental health.
October 15, 2021: CNN
More than $15 billion in child tax credit payments distributed on Friday
About 13 percent of eligible low-income households did not receive the first two federal child tax credit payments, and were not sure why or were uncertain on how to claim them, says Natasha Pilkauskas, associate professor of public policy and faculty associate at the Institute for Social Research: “It is important that we take additional steps to ensure the CTC is reaching and supporting all eligible children and families who can benefit from this important investment.”
September 17, 2020: New York Times
Navigating the Emotional Turf of Fall Family Gatherings
While warm weather has given families the opportunity to gather relatively safely in backyards, fall and winter celebrations are a trickier proposition. Dr. Charity Hoffman shares her experience.
May 31, 2020: Bloomberg
Navigating the Emotional Turf of Fall Family Gatherings
What kids learn in their friends’ homes can be more important than what they learn in the classroom. Dr. Kate Rosenblum shares her expertise.