by Julie Morris | Mar 22, 2022 | Equity, Publication, Research, Sleep
Sleep is an essential ingredient in children’s long-term health and development, yet at least 1 in 3 US children are not getting enough. In the most recent National Survey of Children’s Health, nearly 35% of children (ages 4 months – 17) received less than the...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Feb 22, 2022 | Parenting, Research, Sleep
Good sleep hygiene is critical to ensuring healthy sleep quality and preventing the onset of sleep disorders and other long-term health issues. Below are a few research-based tips for parents to help improve their child’s sleep and prevent bedtime resistance. 1. STICK...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Feb 7, 2022 | Parenting, Research, Sleep
Sleep is incredibly important for the bodies and brains of children. More specifically, sleep allows for the brain to recharge and consolidate memories. For children specifically, sleep aids in the functions of the immune system as well as muscle growth and repair....
by Julie Morris | Jan 25, 2022 | Human Trafficking, Policy, Publication, Research
Texas House Bill 1540 went into effect this September. The bill is a key component of the ‘Texas Model’ to combat commercial sex – and its associated harms including the fueling of sex trafficking – through strengthening buyer accountability....
by Julie Morris | Dec 16, 2021 | Health & Nutrition, Publication, Research
In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives. It is nearly impossible for children or young adults to imagine life without Facebook – Instagram plus all the counterparts that came before them! As more kids grow up in this...
by Julie Morris | Nov 9, 2021 | COVID-19, K-12 Education, Publication, Research
For more than a decade, CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R) has ranked and graded Texas public schools to help parents, educators, and community members understand how schools in their community are performing, and to spark dialogue on the quality of public education across Texas....