Duane Alexander

Contrary to what many people may think, the nation's children are faring better in many respects than they have in read more

Contrary to what many people may think, the nation's children are faring better in many respects than they have in previous years.

There are some things that are not the way they should be, and even the indicators that are 'best-ever' status read more

There are some things that are not the way they should be, and even the indicators that are 'best-ever' status have room for improvement.

Smoking, obesity, and alcohol abuse are leading contributors to preventable death in the United States. By early adulthood, a large read more

Smoking, obesity, and alcohol abuse are leading contributors to preventable death in the United States. By early adulthood, a large proportion of Americans smoke, are overweight, and drink alcohol to excess.

The big news in this report is that children's status is improving and continuing to get better.

The big news in this report is that children's status is improving and continuing to get better.

The well-being of America's children is probably better than it ever has been.

The well-being of America's children is probably better than it ever has been.