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

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008:

New Research Shows that Higher Levels of Activities Not Linked to Kids' Stress
(Washington Post, 9/28/08, by St. George)

Santa Clara County Program Provides Resources for Teen Parents
(SJ Mercury, 9/29/08, by Gomez)

Depression in Children and Teens Can Be Difficult to Diagnose
(Connecticut Post, 9/29/08, by Hennessy)

Editorial: CA Should Take Advantage of Federal Legislation to Support Extending Foster Care to Age 21
(SF Chronicle, 9/29/08)

Article Notes Census Data Showing 6 Percent of Children Age 5 to 15 Have Disabilities
(Washington Post, 10/2/08)

Opinion: Not Enough Money and Research for Children's Health
(Huffington Post, 10/1/08, by Waldman)

Nebraska's Child Abandonment Law Highlights Emotional Turmoil Some Families Face
(NYT, 10/3/08, by Eckholm)

FDA Reviews Safety of Children's Cold Medicines
(Washington Post, 10/2/08, by Gardner)

Wheezing in Toddlers Linked to Asthma
(Washington Post, 10/2/08)