A large new study offers clues about how lower-income children can rise up the economic ladder.
Tag: Children and Childhood
A Polish Priest’s War Against Abortion Focuses on Helping Single Mothers
The Rev. Tomasz Kancelarczyk sees little effect on women’s decisions whether to have a child from a 29-year abortion ban. What may matter more is support for women who choose to have a child.
Dr. Oh Eun-young of ‘My Golden Kids’ Puts Therapy on TV
In South Korea, Dr. Oh Eun-young, a celebrated psychiatrist, has helped destigmatize seeking therapy and blown up the traditionally private relationship with patients by putting it all on TV.
Viral Infections and Gene Variant Are Linked to Child Hepatitis Cases
Some of the children were infected with adeno-associated virus 2 and shared a relatively uncommon gene variant, according to two small studies.
Parents of British Boy Lose Appeal to Keep Him on Life Support
Archie Battersbee, 12, was found with something tied around his neck, and was determined to have severe brain damage. His parents may try to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights.
What Pregnancy and Childbirth Do to the Bodies of Young Girls
An Ohio 10-year-old’s recent abortion has generated fierce debate. Doctors in countries where pregnancy is common in adolescents say the toll of childbirth on young bodies is brutal.
Family Members Mourn a 4-Year-Old Girl Killed in Russian Missile Attack
The death of Liza Dmytriyeva, a 4-year-old with Down syndrome, encapsulated the brutality of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ex-Goddess Works to Reform 700-Year Tradition. Her M.B.A. Helps.
As a child, Chanira Bajracharya was worshiped in Nepal, but still made time to study. She is now encouraging the girl goddesses who’ve followed her to do the same.
4-Year-Old Girl Dies in Russian Strike in Vinnytsia
A toddler with Down syndrome was happily pushing a stroller through a Ukraine park before a Russian missile landed. “I want to shout out to the whole world,” an anguished survivor of the attack cried.
Sharp Drop in Childhood Vaccinations Threatens Millions of Lives
Pandemic lockdowns, misinformation campaigns, conflicts, climate crises and other problems diverted resources and contributed to the largest backslide in routine immunization in 30 years.