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Associations of parental food-choice control and use of food to soothe with adiposity in childhood and adolescence

Higher parental control over food choice was associated with lower adiposity, but use of food to soothe was not associated with adiposity at ages 7 and 15

The controlled direct effect of temperament at 2-3 years on cognitive and academic outcomes at 6-7 years

Overall, temperament had small associations with cognitive and academic outcomes after accounting for parenting and confounders

Early childhood education and child development in four countries in East Asia and the Pacific

Results indicate that early childhood education is beneficial for children's early development

Technology powering research

Researchers at The Kids are harnessing the power of apps and other online tools to ensure the results of their research reach those who need it most – children, young people and families.

The social impacts of mining on local communities in Australia

Mining developments are being required to consider how they affect local communities and implement strategies to minimise negative impacts they may be causing

Validity and Reliability of the Early Development Instrument in Indonesia

This study finds that the EDI shows moderate validity and reliability in poor communities in Indonesia and highlights some of the difficulties associated with adapting western instruments for non-western cultures and contexts.

Infant nutrition and maternal obesity influence the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adolescents

We examined the association of maternal factors and infant nutrition, with the subsequent diagnosis of NAFLD in adolescents

Project helps Ethan belong

Ethan recently took part in Belong, a study led by The Kids which aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing kids have a happy & positive school experience

Indicators Built environment Child development Socio-economic standards

These findings could inform policy making to reduce inequities by assisting in policy and service delivery design targeted to community needs.

Investment in child and adolescent health and development: key messages from Disease Control Priorities, 3rd Edition

The realisation of human potential for development requires age-specific investment throughout the 8000 days of childhood and adolescence.