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Parents from lower-income household are more likely to view issues as a big problem for children 0-18. Low income: <$50,000. Middle income: $50,000-$99,999. High income: >/=$100,000. Unsafe neighborhoods: 46% low, 32% middle, and 22% high view it as a big problem. For bullying, 69% low, 57% middle, and 45% high view it as a big problem. For drinking/using drugs, 56% low, 52% middle, and 36% high view it as a big problem. For school violence, 61% low, 52% middle, and 42% high view it as a big problem.

Parents from lower-income households are more likely to view issues as a big problem for children 0-18

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Making the most of your child's patient portal

Over half of parents do not have a portal for their child. Among parents who have a portal for their child, 1 in 3 have used it to get advice about their child’s illness or injury. Among parents whose teen has a portal, 1 in 3 have noticed differences in their ability to access their teen’s health information.

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Parents who received instructions on when to use the portal are more satisfied with their ability to communicate with their child's provider

Parents who received instructions on when to use the portal are more satisfied with their ability to communicate with their child's provider

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Tummy troubles: How parents deal with their child's belly pain

1 in 6 parents report their child complains about belly pain at least once a month. Among parents whose child frequently complains about belly pain, 2 in 5 have not talked with the child’s doctor. 1 in 3 parents are very confident they can tell when their child’s belly pain may be a sign of a serious problem.

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Parent strategies to address anxiety-related belly pain in children 3-10 years old: talk with child about cause of anxiety, 71%; do breathing/relaxation exercises with child, 53%; distract child, 53%; allow child to miss school/activities, 16%.

Parent strategies to address anxiety-related belly pain in children 3-10 years old

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Sorting out second-hand supplies: Percent of parents who are very likely to do the following when they receive or buy pre-owned child equipment. Inspect for signs of damage: 90%; sanitize it: 88%; look up how to use/set it up online: 55%; look up info on product recalls: 49%

Sorting out second-hand supplies

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Used but still safe? Parent views on pre-owned child equipment

Half of parents have used pre-owned equipment for their child, while 4 in 5 have donated or sold pre-owned equipment. 2 in 3 parents feel it is hard to tell whether pre-owned equipment is safe for their child. Half of parents are comfortable only with pre-owned equipment shared by family or close friends.

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Parents see upsides and downsides to teen jobs

Parents cite logistical factors (schedule, convenience) as top factors in deciding whether a job is appropriate for their teen. Among parents of teens with a formal job, nearly half report their teen has experienced workplace problems. Less than 1 in 3 parents feel very informed about state laws for teen employment.

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Teen jos: Pros and cons. Percent of parents citing a positive or negative impact of teen's job. Positive impact: money management, 76%; self-esteem, 70%; time management, 63%; social life, 28%. Negative impact: sleep, 16%; activities, 11%; social life, 11%; grades, 4%.

Teen jobs: Pros and cons

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Are parents realistic about whether their child is vaping?

Vaping is hard to detect, yet half of parents think they would definitely know if their child was vaping. 4 of 5 parents think their child understands the health risks of vaping. About half of parents support suspension from school or school activities if their child was caught vaping at school.