Jun 25, 2021Food Allergies and Your ChildA food allergy happens when the body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. The reaction usually happens shortly after a food...
Jun 22, 2021Fever (Age 6-21)Your child has a fever if: Ear or Forehead temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher Click here to download “Fever (Age 6-21)“
Jun 22, 2021Fever (Age 0-5)Your child has a fever if: Rectal, Ear or Forehead temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher. Click here to download “Fever (Age 0-5)“
Jun 22, 2021Fever – How to Take the TemperatureQuestions about how to take the temperature and when is it a fever Click here to download “Fever – How to Take the Temperature“
Jun 22, 2021Fever – Facts Versus MythsFever is a body temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher Click here to download “Fever – Facts Versus Myths“
Jun 22, 2021FeverFever is a sign that your child is fighting an infection. It is usually harmless. Your child’s fever should go away in about 3 days....
Jun 22, 2021Starting Solid FoodsRice, oatmeal, or barley? What infant cereal or other food will be on the menu for your baby’s first solid meal? Click here to download...
Jun 22, 2021Right From the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young ChildrenAs a parent, you are interested in your child’s health. Click here to download “Right From the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young...
Jun 22, 2021Feeding Kids Right Isn’t Always EasyYoung children need nutrients from a variety of foods to stay healthy. Click here to download “Feeding Kids Right Isn’t Always Easy”
Jun 22, 2021Appetite Slump – Young ChildYou are concerned that your child is not eating enough food each day. Click here to download “Appetite Slump – Young Child”
Jun 22, 2021Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Seizures, FebrileFebrile seizures are described as generalized (whole brain and body–involved) tonic-clonic (shaking)… Click here to download “Managing...
Jun 22, 2021Febrile SeizuresIn some children, fevers can trigger seizures. Click here to download “Febrile Seizures“
Jun 22, 2021Temper TantrumsIt’s hard for a young child to hold strong feelings inside. Young children often cry, scream, or stomp up and down when they are upset....
Jun 22, 2021Discipline – Teaching Good BehaviorAll children want to be good and please their parents, but they need to learn how. Young children view the world as “good and bad” or...
Jun 22, 2021Discipline – Hitting and Aggressive BehaviorHitting is the most common type of aggressive behavior Others include slapping, pinching, scratching, poking, hair-pulling, biting,...
Jun 22, 2021Discipline – Healthy Communication With Your ChildHealthy communication with your child is one of the most important and rewarding skills that you can develop as a parent. It also makes...
Jun 22, 2021Discipline and Your ChildHow do you help your child learn how to behave? What do you do when your child does not listen to you? Click here to download “Discipline...
Jun 22, 2021Discipline – Bullying It’s Not OKBullying is when one child picks on another child again and again. Usually, children who are being bullied are either weaker or smaller,...
Jun 22, 2021Diaper Rash—Child Care and SchoolsDiaper rash is any rash that develops in the diaper area. Most babies get diaper rash, but it is usually not that serious. Click here to...