Erik Eriksen is a remarkable individual. He has no college degrees yet is Professor of Human Development at Harvard University. He came to psychology via art, which explains why the reader will find him painting contexts and backgrounds rather than stating dull facts and concepts. He has been a training psychoanalyst for many years as well as a perceptive observer of cultural and social settings and their effect on growing up. This is not just a book on childhood. It is a panorama of our society. Anxiety in young children, apathy in American Indians, confusion in veterans of war, and arrogance in young Nazis are scrutinized under the psychoanalytic magnifying glass. The material is well written and devoid of technical jargon. The theme of the volume is that it is human to have a long childhood which will leave a lifelong residue of emotional immaturity in man. Primitive groups and

Childhood and Society.

An overview of mortality and sequelae of preterm birth from infancy to adulthood.

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The influence of sleep quality, sleep duration and sleepiness on school performance in children and adolescents: A meta-analytic review

American association of clinical endocrinologists and american college of endocrinology comprehensive clinical practice guidelines for medical care of patients with obesity.

sleep loss and associated sleepiness and daytime impair- ments in adolescence are a serious threat to the academic success, health, and safety of our nation's youth and an important public health issue. Understanding the extent and potential short- and long-term repercussions of sleep restriction, as well as the unhealthy sleep practices and environmental factors that contribute to sleep loss in adolescents, is key in setting public policies to mitigate these effects and in counseling patients and families in the clinical setting. This report reviews the current literature on sleep patterns in adoles- cents, factors contributing to chronic sleep loss (ie, electronic media use, caffeine consumption), and health-related consequences, such as depression, increased obesity risk, and higher rates of drowsy driving accidents. The report also discusses the potential role of later school start times as a means of reducing adolescent sleepiness. Pediatrics 2014;134:e921-e932

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Insufficient Sleep in Adolescents and Young Adults: An Update on Causes and Consequences

Mortality Associated with Short Sleep Duration: The Evidence, The Possible Mechanisms, and The Future

The sleepy adolescent: causes and consequences of sleepiness in teens

Correlates of adolescent sleep time and variability in sleep time: The role of individual and health related characteristics

Objective To estimate the effectiveness of psychological interventions in pediatric oncology on decreasing psychological distress and increasing psychological adjustment using meta-analytic methods. Methods A meta-analysis was conducted on 12 psychological intervention studies in pediatric oncology using a weighted least squares (WLS) approach and random effect models. Results Effect sizes significantly different from zero were found for parent distress (mean = 0.35, 95% CI = 0.20–0.49, n = 7) and parent adjustment (mean = 0.23, 95% CI = 0.07–0.40, n = 5). Effect sizes for child distress, child adjustment, parent-reported child distress, and parent-reported child adjustment were not significantly different from zero. Conclusions Psychological interventions in pediatric oncology show promise in decreasing distress and improving the adjustment of parents of children with cancer but may have minimal effects for child outcomes. Methodological issues of intervention research are discussed.

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A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Psychological Interventions in Pediatric Oncology on Outcomes of Psychological Distress and Adjustment

Objective Provide a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the prevalence, causes, and consequences of sleep disruptions in parents of youth with chronic illnesses. Methods A comprehensive literature search of PsychInfo, MEDLINE, and CINAHL for articles related to sleep in parents of youth with chronic illnesses yielded 59 potential articles, with 19 meeting inclusion criteria. Results Parents of children with eczema were the most commonly studied group. The prevalence of sleep disruptions was 15–86%. Potential causes of parent sleep disruptions included nighttime caregiving, monitoring of the child’s illness, and stress related to the child’s illness. Consequences included poor sleep quality, depression, and anxiety. Conclusions Parents of youth with chronic illnesses experience sleep disruptions, providing a potential mechanism to explain elevated rates of negative daytime functioning found in previous studies. To provide interventions and support for these parents, additional research is needed to address the limitations of the existing literature.

Melisa Moore

Papers

Mortality Associated with Short Sleep Duration: The Evidence, The Possible Mechanisms, and The Future

The sleepy adolescent: causes and consequences of sleepiness in teens

Correlates of adolescent sleep time and variability in sleep time: The role of individual and health related characteristics

A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Psychological Interventions in Pediatric Oncology on Outcomes of Psychological Distress and Adjustment

Sleep Disruptions in Parents of Children and Adolescents with Chronic Illnesses: Prevalence, Causes, and Consequences