Michelle Plusquin

Oct 20, 2023 | frontiersin.org | Michelle Plusquin

Editorial on the Research TopicThe use of digital technologies in the promotion of children’s health Digital technologies, such as smartphones, mobile apps, websites, and text messaging, have become integral parts of children’s everyday lives. They have been confirmed to offer significant health benefits, including improved cognitive creativity, physical well-being, and bio-psycho-social development (1, 2).

Aug 1, 2023 | frontiersin.org | James Cook |Michelle Plusquin

Worldwide, agriculture is among the most dangerous industries and one of the few that involves children (< 18 years-of-age) in the worksite as laborers or bystanders (1). Children are exposed to an array of agriculture-related hazards whether working or merely being present in the farm environment. From a public health and child advocacy perspective, safeguarding these young people from preventable disease and injury is important for many reasons.

Jun 29, 2023 | frontiersin.org | Craig Anthony |Kristiania College |Michelle Plusquin

If the only thing constant in children's life is change, then closely following the development of children is of interest. The aerobic fitness and health of children have been investigated in detail for nearly a century now. Aerobic fitness was probably first addressed by Sid Robinson in 1938, and the knowledge from this and other studies has been valuable for making guidelines about the level of activity among children.

Jun 2, 2023 | frontiersin.org | Michelle Plusquin

Editorial on the Research TopicEarly-life environmental exposure and child development Children's health is the foundation of the health and wellbeing of the entire population and is central to ensuring the sustainable development of society. Investing in children is one of the most critical investments for building a better future (1). In recent decades, child survival has been improved dramatically.

May 24, 2023 | frontiersin.org | Gabriel Arantes |Michelle Plusquin |Monica Navarro

Introduction Breastfeeding and human milk are considered the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. It has several beneficial effects including nutrition and growth, fostering immune-microbiome interplay, promoting mother–child interaction, and improving neurobehavioral outcomes, especially among premature and very low birth weight children (1, 2).