The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter articles from January 2006

The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter archives from January 2006

Teens caught in the middle: juvenile justice system and treatment.
January 1, 2006... Substance abuse treatment for adults in the criminal justice system is seriously inadequate, causing recidivism and other problems. But the situation is even worse in the juvenile system, according to a new report from Drug Strategies, a...

Alcohol and tobacco marketing targets Hispanic youth.
January 1, 2006... In the world of advertising, selling alcohol and tobacco to minors is taboo; the full wrath of state attorney generals would be upon any company engaging in such tactics. But recently, two groups reported that the both industries are targeting...

... Child neglect and failure to thrive.(.)(failure to thrive )(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... In a new clinical report, the authors review factors that may contribute to failure to thrive (FTT), some of which may be unintentional, such as improper feeding techniques, poor selection of food choices, as well as HIV/AIDS, cystic fibrosis,...

... Non-injured children in car accidents and acute traumatic stress.(.)
January 1, 2006... Acute traumatic stress without physical injury can occur in children who have been involved in car crashes. Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who carried out a study assessing the effects of children involved motor vehicle...

... Preoperative anxiety in children eased by clown doctors.(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Children who undergo surgery often experience extreme preoperative stress. According to a new study, approximately 60% of children suffer anxiety during the preoperative period. This anxiety is characterized by feelings of tension,...

CDC report on diagnosis and treatment for ADHD in the U.S.(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)(Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)(Disease/Disorder overview)
January 1, 2006... A new report on the prevalence of diagnosis and medication treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data are taken from the 2003 National...

Managing childhood sleep terrors.
January 1, 2006... Parental reassurance and guidance are two key treatment options for managing childhood sleep terrors. According to the authors of a new study, parents should be reassured that while sleep terrors occur in many children, these episodes rarely...

Impact of bullying on children in elementary schools.
January 1, 2006... Elementary school children involved with bullying--as perpetrators, victims or both--often experience feelings of sadness, of not belonging at school, or feeling unsafe. These are the findings of a the first large-scale study of bullying among...

Youth sports.
January 1, 2006... In Rhode Island, the front-page headlines on Thanksgiving Day dealt with high school football games. Traditional interdistrict rivalries are a big deal, involving whole communities as well as the players and their families. Perhaps it was the...

Children and sports: what parents need to know.
January 1, 2006... Sports help children develop physical skills, get exercise, make friends, have fun, learn to play as a member of a team, learn to play fair, and improve self-esteem. However, American sports culture has increasingly become a money-making...

Ways to promote sportsmanship.(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Coaches and parents can promote good sportsmanship by: * Maintaining a "Fun is Number 1" attitude. If everyone is having fun, it'll make learning all aspects of the game more enjoyable and rewarding. * Designing sport activities that...

Additional resources.
January 1, 2006... 10-Item Checklist for Developing Good Sportsmanship by Dr. Darrell J. Burnett www.youth-sports.com/topics/feb98-08.html Ohio State University Human Development and Family Life Team. Competition: The good, the bad, the ugly. Human...