2026 June - 9 articles
Background/Objectives: Physically active play (PA-play) offers natural, self-directed, and varied opportunities for physical activity and motor skill development in children. It is often viewed as a rich context for learning, yet how PA-play systemat...
Background/Objectives: Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. In children and adolescents, it presents heterogeneously and may negatively affect physical, psychological, a...
Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze current trends in screen exposure and to provide a deeper understanding of the relationships between temperament, screen exposure, and psychological adjustment in preschoolers. Methods: The study was c...
Background: Pain assessment in critically ill, mechanically ventilated pediatric patients is highly complex owing to communication barriers and the frequent use of sedation. A standardized, rapid, and objective tool such as the Behavioral Pain Scale...
Background/Objectives: Parenting interventions are an effective way to support child development, and brief screening tools can support equitable implementation of parenting interventions by reducing program costs, increasing accessibility, and engag...
Background: Promoting physical activity in early childhood is essential for supporting motor, cognitive, and socio-emotional development. Outdoor environments rich in natural stimuli may further enhance these benefits. Recent approaches suggest that...
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains a major complication of extreme prematurity, driven in part by persistent inflammation. Interleukin (IL)-1–mediated signaling plays a central role in sustaining lung injury, making IL-1 blockade a potent...
Background/Objectives: This study explored parents’ perspectives regarding digital media use in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDs) and examined how these views vary according to family and clinical characteristics....
Background/Objectives: Excessive screen time has become increasingly common among children worldwide. The current study investigated the relationship between adherence to recommended screen time guidelines and family and child characteristics and soc...
