A roundup of recent newspaper stories about children's health...

Monday, July 13, 2009:

More American Children Living in Poverty and Skipping Meals, Study Finds
(Washington Post, 7/10/09, by Gowen)

Government Report Shows Both Gains and Loses in Overall Health Status of U.S. Children
(HealthDay News, 7/10/09, by Reinberg)

Number of Homeless Families Increasing, Study Finds
(NY Times, 7/9/09, by Fuller)

Story Chronicles Struggles Faced by Teenage Parents
(Washington Post, 7/5/09, by Stepp)

As Government Works to Keep Tobacco Companies Away from Kids, Those Firms Donate Millions to Youth Programs
(Youth Today, 7/1/09, by Brubaker)

Opinion: San Mateo County Supervisor Gibson Offers Tips for Keeping Kids Healthy
(SJ Mercury News, 7/7/09, by Gibson)

End of School Year Means More Homeless Families
(NY Times, 7/6/09, by Bosman)

East Palo Alto Nonprofit May Cancel Free Food Program for Children Due to Low Attendance
(SJ Mercury, 7/3/09, by Bernstein-Wax)

Children of Incarcerated Parents Face Social Isolation, Depression, and Behavior Problems Later in Life, Studies Show
(NY Times, 7/4/09, by Eckholm)

Opinion: Rate of Childhood Obesity Skyrocketing Across the U.S., Report Finds
(Baltimore Sun, 7/7/09, by Enwonwu)

Column: For a Child's Development or Academic Achievement, Parents Should Be Happy with 'Normal'
(LA Times, 7/6/09, by Ulene)