Featured Policy Archive

Supporting the Grieving Child and Family

Clinical Report

June 17, 2024

Childhood Grief More Complicated Due to Pandemic, Marginalization

AAP News Article

June 17, 2024

Grief and Loss in Childhood: How to Help Your Child Cope

Information for Parents

June 17, 2024

American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Guidance on Supporting the Grieving Child and Family

From the News Room

June 17, 2024

Safe Administration of Medication in School

Safe Administration of Medication in School: Policy Statement

Policy Statement

May 28, 2024

Policy Outlines Steps to Take When Students Need Medicine at School

AAP News Article

May 28, 2024

When Your Child Needs to Take Medication at School

Information for Parents

May 28, 2024

From the News Room

May 28, 2024

Decision-Making for Youth with Disabilities

Considerations for Alternative Decision-Making When Transitioning to Adulthood for Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Policy Statement

Policy Statement

May 28, 2024

From Autonomy to Guardianship: Policy Reviews Medical Decision-Making Options

AAP News Article

May 28, 2024

American Academy of Pediatrics Policy: Preparing Youth With Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood on Medical Care Decision-making

From the News Room

May 28, 2024

Breastfeeding and HIV

Infant Feeding for Persons Living With and at Risk for HIV in the United States: Clinical Report

Clinical Report

May 20, 2024

Research on HIV transmission through breastfeeding spurs update to AAP guidance

AAP News Article

May 20, 2024

Breastfeeding for People with HIV: AAP Policy Explained

Information for Parents

May 20, 2024

American Academy of Pediatrics Shifts Position on Breastfeeding for People with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

From the News Room

May 20, 2024

Confidentiality

Confidentiality in the Care of Adolescents: Policy Statement

Policy Statement

April 22, 2024

Confidentiality in the Care of Adolescents: Technical Report

Technical Report

April 22, 2024

AAP Policy Offers Recommendations to Safeguard Teens’ Health Information

AAP News Article

April 22, 2024

One-on-One Time with the Pediatrician

Information For Parents

April 22, 2024

American Academy of Pediatrics Releases Guidance on Maintaining Confidentiality in Care of Adolescents

From the News Room

April 22, 2024

Healthy Active Living

The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living

Clinical Report

February 26, 2024

How Can You Support Patients in Healthy, Active Living? Check Out Updated Report

AAP News Article

February 26, 2024

Helping Kids Build Healthy Active Lives: AAP Policy Explained

Information for Parents

February 26, 2024

American Academy of Pediatrics Identifies Keys to Promote Child Health and Help Families Aim for Healthier Lifestyles

From the News Room

February 26, 2024

Vaccine Communication

Strategies for Improving Vaccine Communication and Uptake

Clinical Report

February 26, 2024

AAP Report Offers Strategies to Counter Vaccine Hesitancy

AAP News Article

February 26, 2024

American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Strategies to Improve Communication on Vaccines

From the News Room

February 26, 2024

Climate Change

Climate Change and Children’s Health: Building a Healthy Future for Every Child

Policy Statement

February 20, 2024

Climate Change and Children’s Health: Building a Healthy Future for Every Child

Technical Report

February 20, 2024

Updated Climate Change Policy Emphasizes Practice, Advocacy, Justice

AAP News Article

February 20, 2024

Climate Change & Children’s Health: AAP Policy Explained

Information for Parents

February 20, 2024

American Academy of Pediatrics Warns of Climate Change Impacts on Children in Guidance Update

From the News Room

February 20, 2024

Child Fatality Review

Policy Statement

February 20, 2024

AAP Policy: Child Fatality Review Teams Play Key Role in Preventing Deaths

AAP News Article

February 20, 2024

American Academy of Pediatrics: Child Fatality Reviews Identify Root Causes of Child Death and Provide Insight for Prevention

From the News Room

February 20, 2024

Overuse Injuries, Overtraining and Burnout

Overuse Injuries, Overtraining, and Burnout in Young Athletes

Clinical Report

January 22, 2024

Professionalization of Youth Sports Can Lead to Burnout: Why Athletes Need Time Off

AAP News Article

January 22, 2024

Preventing Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes: AAP Policy Explained

Information for Parents

January 22, 2024

American Academy of Pediatrics Highlights Causes of Injury, Overtraining and Burnout in Youth Sports

From the News Room

January 22, 2024

The Built Environment

The Built Environment and Pediatric Health

Policy Statement

December 18, 2023

The Built Environment and Pediatric Health

Clinical Report

December 18, 2023

Community Design that Includes Parks, Safe Routes, Green Space Contributes to Child Health, Equity: AAP

AAP News Article

December 18, 2023

Building Healthy Places for Children to Thrive: AAP Policy Explained

Information for Parents

December 18, 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics Outlines Ways Community Design Impacts Youth Health

From the News Room

December 18, 2023

Suicide Prevention

Suicide and Suicide Risk in Adolescents

Clinical Report

December 11, 2023

Suicide Risk in Adolescents: Updated Report Guides Pediatricians Through Screening, Intervention

AAP News Article

December 11, 2023

Suicide Prevention: 12 Things Parents Can Do

Information for Parents

December 11, 2023

What should I do if my child or teen is thinking about suicide?

Information for Parents

December 11, 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Guidance on Addressing Suicide Risk Among Adolescents

From the News Room

December 11, 2023

GMO Based Foods

Use of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)-Containing Food Products in Children

Clinical Report

December 11, 2023

Are GMO-Containing Foods Safe for Children? Clinical Report Can Help Address Parent Questions

AAP News Article

December 11, 2023

Are GMO Foods Safe for My Child? AAP Policy Explained

Information for Parents

December 11, 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics Describes Benefits, Risks and Unknowns About GMO-Based Foods and Children’s Health

From the News Room

December 11, 2023

Death of a Child

Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child or Adolescent

Clinical Report

November 27, 2023

How to Help Families Coping with Death of a Child: New AAP Clinical Report Offers Guidance

AAP News Article

November 27, 2023

Coping with a Child’s Death: AAP Policy Explained

Information for Parents

November 27, 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Guidance on Supporting a Family After the Death of a Child or Adolescent

From the News Room

November 27, 2023

Fecal Microbiota Transplant

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: Information for the Pediatrician

Clinical Report

November 20, 2023

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Overview Addresses Use in Recurrent C. difficile

AAP News Article

November 20, 2023

How Fecal Transplants Can Fight Serious Infections in Children

Information for Parents

November 20, 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Guidance for Pediatricians on Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

From the News Room

November 20, 2023

Childcare Expulsion

Addressing Early Education and Child Care Expulsion

Policy Statement

October 30, 2023

Early Childhood Expulsion: Policy Guides Pediatricians to Assist Teachers, Programs in Discouraging Harmful Practice

AAP News Article

October 30, 2023

Preventing Preschool Expulsions: AAP Policy Explained

Information for Parents

October 30, 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics Details Alternatives to Preschool Expulsions and Emphasizes Need to Address Deeper Health Concerns

From the News Room

October 30, 2023

Toddler Formula

Older Infant-Young Child “Formulas”

Clinical Report

October 20, 2023

AAP Clinical Report: Toddler "Formulas" Offer No Nutritional Advantage

AAP News Article

October 20, 2023

Choosing a Baby Formula

Information for Parents

October 20, 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics Reviews Toddler ‘Formulas,’ Questions Marketing of Drinks

From the News Room

October 20, 2023

Medicaid Reform

Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program: Optimization to Promote Equity in Child and Young Adult Health

Policy Statement

October 20, 2023

New AAP Policy Calls for Foundational Reforms to the Medicaid Program

AAP News Article

October 20, 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics Proposes Bold Reforms to Improve Children’s Access to Health Care

From the News Room

October 20, 2023

Nondisclosure

Responding to Parental Requests for Nondisclosure to Patients of Diagnostic and Prognostic Information in the Setting of Serious Disease

Clinical Report

September 25, 2023

Withholding Diagnosis or Prognosis From a Pediatric Patient: Report Addresses Ethical Issues

AAP News Article

September 25, 2023

AAP Issues Guidance on Disclosing Diagnosis and Prognosis with a Child Who is Seriously Ill

From the News Room

September 25, 2023

Diabetes

Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Children and Adolescents with or at Risk for Diabetes

Policy Statement

September 18, 2023

Low-carbohydrate diets for growing children? Report has dietary guidance for those with, or at risk for, diabetes

AAP News Article

September 18, 2023

Low Carb Diets for Children with Diabetes: Are They Safe?

Information for Parents

September 18, 2023

AAP Issues Policy on Low-carbohydrate Diets for children and Adolescents with or at Risk of Diabetes

From the News Room

September 18, 2023

Last Updated

07/23/2024

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics