Increasing PCEs for justice-involved youths Extensive research shows that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) help children and youth grow and build resilience, leading to improved health and well-being later in life. Further, the effects of PCEs can protect them from trauma…
Exploring the current research on PCEs We conducted a scoping review of the literature to explore the current research on positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and their associations with health outcomes. The purpose of a scoping review is to identify and map the…
The Impact of Positive and Adverse Experiences in Adolescence on Health and Wellbeing Outcomes in Early Adulthood This study evaluated the associations between positive and adverse experiences and environments in adolescence and health, education and employment outcomes in early adulthood…
Supporting children well-being from infancy through adolescence Pediatricians have always seen the value of preventing health harms; this should be no less true for child maltreatment than for disease or unintentional injuries. Research continues to demonstrate that maltreatment can be…
This report marks an important moment in the growing understanding of childhood experiences. This report signals that PCEs have become important public health data that can be collected and used to improve population health. Robert Sege, MD, PhD, FAAP Positive…
We were encouraged to see that the use of corporal punishment did not increase during the pandemic. However, those that did report using corporal punishment were also more likely to report experiencing intimate partner violence suggesting that practitioners may want…
HOPE changes the way service providers engage with children and families Educators and caregivers can foster emotional well being, growth, and resilience, contributing to a fulfilling and balanced adulthood by providing positive childhood experiences. HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences)…
Our findings illustrate the link between disruptions in childcare and other services for children and levels of parental stress and highlight the importance of including considerations for childcare and other parental supports in disaster planning and preparation. – Dina Burstein,…
Assessing the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life With support from the Pediatric Pandemic Network, the HOPE team in collaboration with Children’s National Hospital will conduct a post-pandemic nationwide survey of 3000 parents of children under the age of 18…
Effects of protective factors for depression and substance use among cisgender and gender minority students This paper published in the Journal of LGBT Youth, written by Dina Burstein, Eliza Loren Purdue, Jennifer A. Jones, Janis L. Breeze, Ye Chen &…