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National Institute for Children's Health Quality "The National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ) is committed to “achieving better health outcomes for children.” Check out their resources on Breastfeeding, Early Childhood, Infant Health, and more." Website
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center Oral Health for Maryland's Kids: A Head Start Teacher's Guide for Creating Healthy Smiles.  7 great lesson plan with many fun activities to promote Dental Health Month. Website
Not Too Young to Grieve - The Needs of Young Children This PowerPoint presentation is created by the Childhood Bereavement Network. Document
Nutrition Good nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy foods helps pregnant women and children get the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy, active, and strong. Health managers and program staff can explore resources to support healthy eating habits and find nutrition assistance information to share with families. This resource is from the Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC). Website
Oral Health Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, but it's preventable. Children with dental pain can have trouble speaking clearly, eating, and learning. Use the resources below to promote a healthy mouth. Learn about proper toothbrushing and other preventive measures and how to find a dentist. This resource is from the Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC).
Oral Health: Health Tips for Families This fact sheet provides tips to help families ensure that their children's oral health begins in infancy. Document
PATHWAYS OF EXPOSURE TO POTENTIALLY HARMFUL CHEMICALS During the 2009 legislative session, the Toxic Free Kids Act was passed and signed into law by the governor. This legislation requires the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to create two lists of chemicals: one list called “Chemicals of High Concern” and one called “Priority Chemicals.”The Toxic Free Kids (TFK) program is housed in the Environmental Surveillance and Assessment Section within the Environmental Health Division and supports the MDH mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.The Toxic Free Kids program has created a brief factsheet explaining toxic chemical exposures. It is available in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish.
Pathways RTC: Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures The Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health is dedicated to promoting effective community-based, culturally competent, family-centered services for families and their children who are, or may be affected by mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. This goal is accomplished through collaborative research partnerships with family members, service providers, policy makers, and other concerned persons. Research information, conference information, publications and a newsletter are all available on line. Training is offered for graduate and undergraduate students to become acquainted with research in the family education field. Website
Peanut Allergies Peanuts are one of the food allergens most commonly associated with anaphylaxis, a sudden and potentially deadly condition that requires immediate attention and treatment. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, management and treatment of peanut allergies. Document
Perceptions of and Solutions to Reducing Sitting Time in Young Children: A Qualitative Study Children in child care often sit for long periods. This study identified child care educators’ ideas about what practice or policy changes can be made to reduce the time children spend sitting.  Document
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