Welcome to Child Health PDF Print E-mail

The American College of Pediatricians produces materials and makes recommendations on matters related to child health. The contents of this section can be specifically accessed by selecting the appropriate topic from the Child Health menu box on the right. In addition, the following topics are particularly relevent to Child Health.
 
Family Health PDF Print E-mail

The American College of Pediatricians recognizes the importance of the nuclear family to the development and well-being of children. The College produces materials and makes recommendations on matters related to family health. The following are links to material on this website related to the family.

 
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Marriage Matters PDF Print E-mail

The American College of Pediatricians recognizes the importance of the health of marriage to the development and well-being of children. The College produces materials and makes recommendations on matters related to marriage. The following links are offered to assist in navigation of the website for relevant information.
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Sexuality and Gender Issues PDF Print E-mail

The American College of Pediatricians produces material and makes recommendations related to the sexual development of children.
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Marriage Rights for Homosexual Couples: Not the Best for Children PDF Print E-mail

Critique of AAP Special Report - Letter to the Editor

A report commissioned by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and published in the July 2006 issue of Pediatrics* presents a case for granting full marital rights and privileges to domestic partnerships and homosexual couples.
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Recent Releases

NICKING SHOULD BE NIXED

The American College of Pediatricians opposes all forms of female genital cutting (FGC) and calls for the continued ban of all forms of FGC.

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COLLEGE RESPONDS TO CRITICS
The College has received much attention since its launch of the Facts About Youth project. Go to this link to review some of the College responses to criticism.
 
LEAD YOUR CHILD TO GOOD HEALTH

As a physician in the American College of Pediatricians, I want to encourage you to Lead Your Child to good health. Read more...