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A child (plural: children) is a young human. Precise definitions vary; the American Heritage DictionaryHoughton Mifflin Company. Definition of child. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. defined a child as an individual who has not yet reached puberty, while the Convention on the Rights of the Child defines it as any person under the age of 18.Convention on the Rights of the Child, Part 1, Article 1. This article discusses prepubescent minors.

The term "child" is also a counterpart of parent: adults are the children of their parents despite their maturation beyond infancy; for example "Benjamin, aged 46, is the child of Tobias, aged 73". Similarly in a generalized sense, see child node.

Development


Child development is the study or examination of processes and mechanisms that operate during the physical and mental development of an infant into an adult.

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On our way to Texas Children's for Nick's kidney appointment. It's a beautiful first day of winter;)
pkdmom2five (Amy Sanchez) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:56:51 -0000
On our way to Texas Children's for Nick's kidney appointment. It's a beautiful first day of winter;)
Artzee on Center Street in Lewiston - A great place for children's gifts!
niagarachamber (Jennifer Pauly) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:56:39 -0000
Artzee on Center Street in Lewiston - A great place for children's gifts!
Today's popular kid-friendly place: Kohl's Children's Museum (Glenview) http://bit.ly/U0zJC #chicago
CenterdinCHI (Center'd in Chicago) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:56:11 -0000
Today's popular kid-friendly place: Kohl's Children's Museum (Glenview) http://bit.ly/U0zJC #chicago
Tweeting this message gets 10p donated to The Children's Society charity http://bit.ly/4PcaKP #furthercharity
radavi (Raymond Deef Vink) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:55:44 -0000
Tweeting this message gets 10p donated to The Children's Society charity http://bit.ly/4PcaKP #furthercharity
is sitting in LaRabida Children's Hospital and my heart goes out to these families...im tryin hard not to cry...Love life and Love urself..
ressies_pieces (Charisse Adams) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:55:39 -0000
is sitting in LaRabida Children's Hospital and my heart goes out to these families...im tryin hard not to cry...Love life and Love urself..
@PIMSMike I believe they are in their 15th year as a children's foundation... http://bit.ly/8pqtJO
PIMSDavid (David Silbergleit) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:55:11 -0000
@PIMSMike I believe they are in their 15th year as a children's foundation... http://bit.ly/8pqtJO

 
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Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases - Located at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and serving infants, children and adolescents. [California]

Cincinnati Children's Cancer Center - Located Cincinnati Children's Hospital, this center provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, as well as research trials. [Ohio]
Meta Description: [ The Cancer Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized for pediatric cancer care and research. ]

Dana-Farber: Jimmy Fund Clinic - Dedicated to treating childhood cancers. Provides information about programs, clinical research, stem cell transplant, and the health care team.
Meta Description: [ Dana Farber brings years of child cancer treatment experience to our Pediatric Cancer Care Center. Find more pediatric cancer information for children with cancer. ]

Mass General: Center for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology - Provides information on pediatric cancers and how to schedule an appointment. [Massachusetts]
Meta Description: [ Find a cancer specialist physician and doctor referrals from Mass General Hospital in Boston. Cancer specialists can help with diagnosis, explaining cancer treatments and clinical studies, and providing total cancer support. The MGH Cancer Center cares for its patients by providing treatments an... ]

MD Anderson Cancer Center: Children's Cancer Hospital - Information about programs, services, clinical trials, doctors, staff, and childhood cancer. [Texas]
Meta Description: [ Child cancer treatments, pediatric cancer information and childhood cancer support programs at the M. D. Anderson Children's Cancer Center. ]

Memorial Sloan-Kettering: Pediatric Cancer Care - Information about childhood cancers and resources for patients and their families, as well as counsel and practical information. [New York]
Meta Description: [ Information about Memorial Sloan-Kettering's expertise in treating pediatric cancer and the program and services available to children with cancer and their families. ]

404 Phoenix Children's Cancer Center - Located at the Phoenix Children's Hospital in Arizona, this institution is affiliated with the international Children's Cancer Group. Provides information on diagnosis, treatment and care.
Meta Description: [ PCH is here to provide hope, healing and the best care for children and families and to be the recognized leader in children's health care in the SW. ]

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Comprehensive cancer center providing supportive atmosphere, diagnostic capability and treatment for children. Located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Meta Description: [ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and located in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude is the premiere institution ... ]

Staten Island Children's Cancer Center - Stressing advanced treatment in a family-oriented network, this affiliate of the North Shore University Health System provides diagnosis, treatment and support. [New York]
Meta Description: [ Staten Island University Hospital's alliance with the North Shore University Health System has provided local access to the leadership cancer treatment programs of the Childrens Cancer Group-- which is composed of the nation's leading medica l centers. The Children's Cancer Group stresses adva... ]

Sydney Children's Hospital: Centre for Cancer and Blood Disorders - Resource of this teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales offers information on childhood cancer, treatment options, and support. [Australia]
Meta Description: [ Outlines the services and support available at the Sydney Children's Hospital to children with cancer. ]

404 Texas Children's Cancer Center - Baylor University associated institution offers a full array of diagnostic and treatment modalities. Located in Houston.

UMCC Pediatric Cancer Clinic - Affiliated with Mott Children's Hospital, the UMCC Pediatric Cancer Clinic at the University of Michigan treats pediatric cancers, as well as sickle cell disease, chronic neutropenias and chronic granulomatous disease.
Meta Description: [ The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a multidisciplinary team of specialists focused on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancers. ]

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