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Parenting
Pediatrics
Parent and Child Education on Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Birth Defects
Perinatal Education for Parents
General Parenting Education and Training
Social Media for Parenting
Epidemiologic Studies and Surveys in Child Health
Parenting for Mental Health Issues
Caregiving and Parenting for Chronic Pediatric Diseases
Parent and Child Education on Physical Activity
Mental Health Issues in Adolescence
Substance and Alcohol Abuse in Adolescence
Diabetes Education and Self-Management in Childhood and Adolescence
Chronic Disease Self-Management in Childhood and Adolescence
Parent and Caregiver Education and Behavior Change for Vaccination
Parent and Caregiver Education and Behavior Change for Injury/Accident Prevention
Asthma Education and Self-Management in Childhood and Adolescence
Kids' and Adolescents' Use of Technology
Pregnancy Information, Education and Lifestyle Interventions
Homeless Youth
Mobile Health and Apps for Maternal and Child Health
Sex education, sex behavior and pregnancy/STD prevention for Adolescents
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Screening and Early Diagnosis in Pediatrics
Cystic Fibrosis
Children and Young People With Cancer, Pediatric Oncology
Support for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health/Substance Use Issues
Children and Youth with Disabilities
Games in Pediatrics
Pain in Children and Adolescents
Screen Time for Children and Adolescents
Social Media in Adolescence
Child Abuse and Neglect
Support and Preparation of Children for Hospitalization and Interventions
Bullying and Cyberbullying
New Diagnostic Tools and Instruments for Pediatrics
Virtual Reality in Pediatrics
Pediatric Nursing
Telepediatrics
Smoking and Vaping in Adolescence
Theme Issue: Digital Approaches for Pediatric Healthcare Delivery During the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic
Theme Issue Editors: Sherif Badawy and Ana Radovic
Call for Papers: https://pediatrics.jmir.org/announcement/view/204
Developmental Problems
Perinatal Depression; Postpartum Depression; PPD
Perinatal Depression; Postpartum Depression; PPD: "Defined in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a depressive episode with peripartum onset, including onset during pregnancy and for up to 4 weeks postpartum, PPD is a clinical illness that often requires professional medical and/or psychological intervention." (Lackie ME et al. Digital Health Needs of Women With Postpartum Depression: Focus Group Study. J Med Internet Res 2021;23(1):e18934; https://www.jmir.org/2021/1/e18934 DOI: 10.2196/18934)
Infant Feeding Education, Lactation & Breastfeeding Support
See also: Perinatal Education for Parents
Letters to the Editor
School-based Health Education and Interventions
Viewpoints/Opinion Papers
Involvement of Pediatric Populations in Health and Health Services Research
Mobile Apps for Chronic Disease Management in Childhood and Adolescence
Mobile Apps for Pregnancy and Parenting Education
Parenting for Acute Conditions and Pediatric Illnesses
Support for Children and Adolescents With Sick Parents and Parents with Cancer or Chronic Disease
Family Skills and Family-based Interventions to Support Communication and Social Ties Within Families
Family-oriented interventions that strenghten communication and social interaction within families, between and across generations
Pediatric ICU (PICU)
Health Education for Children and Adolescents
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Corrigenda and Addenda
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Editorial
Research Letter
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Commentary
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