Healthy young children
Subtitle: a manual for programs
By: Susan S. Aronson, editor
Contributors: Spahr, Patricia M.; National Association for the Education of Young Children
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Washingon, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9781928896821
Subjects: Pediatrics; Handbooks, manuals; Child care; Handbooks; Child Care; Infant Care; Saúde da criança; Pediatria
Description: "Now in its fifth edition, Healthy Young Children has been used in hundreds of early childhood settings to promote the health, nutrition, and safety of children, staff members, and families. This edition contains a new chapter on promoting children's health through physical activity. Also included are updated standards, procedures, and resources, including sample forms, letters, and checklists. This manual is an invaluable resource for program directors, consultants working with early childhood programs, teacher educators, professional development staff, and other concerned about keeping children and adults safe and healthy" -- back cover
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 239) and index.
Table of contents: title: This manual and the integration of the health component into the early care and education program; title: Preventing infections; title: Preventing injuries; title: Ready for emergencies and injuries; title: Promoting health with good nutrition; title: Promoting health with physical activity; title: Promoting health through oral health, mental health, and health education; title: Medical care - clinical health services for children; title: Staff members and consultants for safe and healthy child care; title: Facility design and support services for safe and healthy early care and education; title: Caring for children with short-term or chronic health needs or disabilities; title: Inclusion of children with special needs; title: Child maltreatment (abuse and neglect) and administration of the health component.