Healthy Children Sourcebook
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: October 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 647
ISBN-13: 9780780802476
Subjects: Nursing - Pediatric & Neonatal; Health and hygiene; Health Services For Children And Youth; Diet / Health / Fitness; Reference; Medical; Parent and child; Health - General; Consumer education; Child development; Children
Table of contents: title: How to find a pediatrician -- Check-ups and screening tests -- Immunizations -- Caring for young eyes -- Caring for young ears -- Routine dental care for children -- Physical growth -- An overview of physical and mental stages -- Communication concerns -- Mental health in children -- Preparing children for school -- Getting ready for the first day of school -- Helping your child become a reader -- Helping your child with homework -- Recognizing and developing your child's special talents -- Perfectionist students -- Learning disabilities -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Questions often asked by parents about special education services -- Ten things that could save your child's life in an emergency -- First aid for common childhood injuries -- Checklists for preventing injuries in the home -- Poisoning prevention -- Using insect repellents safely -- Fire safety tips -- Toy safety -- Holiday and Halloween safety -- Preventing traumatic brain injury -- Preventing injuries on the playground -- Bike safety -- Children and sports -- Preventing frostbite and heat illness -- Water safety -- Car safety and children -- Streets, driveways, and traffic -- Safety on the school bus -- Help your children eat well and be physically active -- Promoting fitness in children -- The food guide pyramid for children -- Milk matters for your child's health -- Protect your child from foodborne illness -- Caffeine, sugar, fat, and your child -- Snack smart for healthy teeth -- Disordered eating -- Administering medications correctly -- Alternative medicine and your child -- Toileting concerns -- Children and sleep -- Child care choices -- Help your child use the internet responsibly -- Your child and media-related concerns -- It's not too early to talk about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs -- Youth violence -- Glossary of terms related to child health -- Suggestions for additional reading -- Childhood drug abuse prevention, services, and information -- Education organizations and resources -- Other child health and parenting resources.