Children aged 0 to 17 years had a 4.1% uninsured rate, a 44.3% public coverage rate, and a 53.8% private health insurance rate. Most U.S. children have some form of health insurance, but a small percentage remain uninsured and may struggle to access healthcare. The Effects of Uninsured Kids on Healthcare Services When children are […]
What is the typical age for purchasing a phone in the eyes of American parents? By the age of 11, 53% of American children have their own smartphones, according to a recent Common Sense Media research (Victoria & Michael, 2019). By the age of 12, more than a third of children have their own smartphones,
The number of homeless children in the US varies year to year, but according to the National Center on Family Homelessness, in 2020, approximately 1 in 16 children experienced homelessness in the US. This translates to around 1.5 million children who were homeless at some point during the year. Homelessness can have a significant impact
Family meals play a crucial role in building healthy relationships and supporting positive nutrition and social development in children. Here’s how: What is the importance of family meals and why are they beneficial? Conclusion In conclusion, family meals play a vital role in fostering healthy relationships and supporting positive nutrition and social development in children.
The ability of a kid to concentrate, plan, and control their behavior is impacted by attention deficit disorder (ADD), often referred to as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental illness. In the US, ADD/ADHD is the most frequently identified neurodevelopmental disorder in kids and teenagers. In the United States, there are over 6.1 million
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), about one in three children will experience a fracture before reaching adulthood. Fractures are more prevalent during childhood and adolescence compared to other age groups. This can be attributed to factors such as increased physical activity, participation in sports, and a higher risk-taking behavior. Certain activities
Breakfast is widely recognized as the most important meal of the day, and its connection to academic performance cannot be overstated. Here is an exploration of breakfast’s significance and its impact on academic performance: Skipping breakfast and its effects on cognitive function and academic performance Research consistently highlights the negative consequences of skipping breakfast on
What is the True Value of Playtime for Kids? The Impact of Unstructured Play on a Child’s Social & Emotional Development The Benefits that Come from Outdoor Play Time Developing Cognitive Skills Through Play Picture this: your child, armed with nothing but a cardboard box and boundless creativity, transforms it into a spaceship hurtling through
Understanding the Average Age for Children to Start Using Video Chat The typical age at which kids begin utilizing video chatting varies and is affected by a number of variables. However, research indicates that most kids begin using video chat around the age of 2-3 years old. Children at this age are starting to learn
