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

Monday, June 15, 2009:

Opinion: Cutting Health Care for Children Not Acceptable
(SJ Mercury, 6/11/09, by Roman)

U.S. Enrollment in Free or Reduced-Priced Lunch Programs at All-Time High, Government Data Show
(USA Today, 6/11/09, by Weise and Eisler)

Researchers: Risk of Heart Attack Seen in Obese Children as Young as 7
(Reuters, 6/11/09)

FDA Approves Three Antipsychotic Drugs for Use in Children
(USA Today, 6/11/09, by Rubin)

California Researchers to Join National Study of Pregnant Women to Explore Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders
(Sacramento Bee, 6/10/09, by Peyton Dahlberg)

Pediatricians Stepping Up Role in Fight Against Bullying and Youth Violence
(NY Times, 6/8/09, by Klass)

High School Suicides Highlight Dilemma of Overburdened Counselors
(SJ Mercury, 6/9/09, by Hull)

New Bill Approved by State Assembly Raises Standards for Nutritious Foods at Child Care Centers
(LA Times, 6/8/09, by MacVean)

ACLU, Parents Fight to Ban Abstinence-Only Speakers from California Public Schools
(Press Democrat, 6/7/09, by Benefield)

New 'Emotional Learning' Movement Aims to Teach Empathy in Schools
(ABC News, 6/8/09, by Cox)

About 1 in 4 Students Not Getting Enough Sleep, Study Shows
(CBS News, 6/8/09)

Family-Based Therapy Programs Help Reduce Risk of Anxiety Disorders in Kids with Anxious Parents
(Johns Hopkins Gazette, 6/8/09, by Pesheva)