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Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN) The Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN) is a national multi-disciplinary organization whose mission is to protect the developing child from environmental health hazards and promote a healthier environment. Website
Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association The Childrens's Hemeplegia and Stroke Association (CHSA) website offers support and information to families of infants, children, and young adults who have cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, hemiparesis, hemiplegic cerebral palsy, prenatal stroke, childhood stroke, infant stroke, perinatal stroke, neonatal stroke, or in utero stroke. These children may experience hemiplegia (a form of cerebral palsy), seizures (epilepsy), speech and language difficulties, learning differences, and may require physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. The site offers an online support group, additional resources, research information, ask the experts and much more. Website
Children's Hospitals and Clinics The Children's Hospitals and Clinics website is an extensive site from Minnesota Children's Hospitals for both families and professionals. The site includes information on hospital stays, locations, services, and specific programming. The site also features Dr. Plain Talk who will answer common questions regarding children's health, many resources and phone numbers for families. The site translates in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong. Website
Children's Mental Health Fact Sheets The Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health has recently released their newly-updated facts sheets from the most recent edition of An Educator's Guide to Children's Mental Health. These fact sheets provide clear descriptions of children's mental health disorders for parents, educators, and others who work with children.Note: To access the free fact sheets, you will need to log in to the MACMH website or sign up to become a FREE email list subscriber.  Website
Children's Responses to Crises and Tragic Events Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children who experience a tragic event may show changes in their behaviors. They may also be indirectly affected by a crisis by what they see on the TV or hear. Document
Children’s Responses to Crises and Tragic Events Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and young children who experience a tragic event may show changes in their behaviors. They may also be indirectly affected by a crisis by what they see on the TV or hear. Document
Choosing an Insect Repellent for Your Child Mosquitoes, biting flies, and tick bites can make children miserable. While most children have only mild reactions to insect bites, some children can become very sick. One way to protect your child from biting insects is to use insect repellents. However, it’s important that insect repellents are used safely and correctly. Here are some guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Website
CLASP's Charting Progress for Babies in Child Care CLASP's Charting Progress for Babies in Child Care project links research to policy ideas and examples that support the healthy growth and development of infants and toddlers in child care settings. The project provides resources to help states make the best decisions for infants and toddlers in child care. The foundation of the project is a policy framework comprised of four key principles describing what babies and toddlers in child care need and 15 recommendations for states to move forward. Website
Classroom Circle Toothbrushing Use this poster, prepared by the Indian Health Service Head Start Program to make toothbrushing an integral part of the day.  Toothbrushing in early childhood programs helps promote oral health and teaches children a lifelong health habit.   Document
CMV and Congenital CMV: Part 1 Join us for this important episode of Inclusion Matters as we discuss critical information for all those interacting with young children.  Our expert guests, Gina Liverseed, CMV Nurse Specialist, Minnesota Department of Health, and Amanda Devereaux, Program Director, National CMV Foundation, give an overview of CMV or Cytomegalovirus, share facts about who is at risk, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and ways that we can deter the spread of CMV in early childhood settings.Need More Information? Talk to your healthcare provider.Minnesota Department of Health website:  Health.mn.gov/CMVNational CMV Foundation: Nationalcmv.org Podcast
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