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Book SynopsisBestseller! 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 others concerned about keeping children and adults safe and healthy.
Trade Review"Healthy Young Children: A Manual for Programs, Fifth Edition, based on the standards in Caring for Our Children, Third Edition, is the 'go-to' resource for current, practical, evidenced-based health and safety information in early care and education settings." — Linda Satkowiak, ND, RN, CNS, NCSN Healthy Child Care Colorado Coordinator, Qualistar Colorado
Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. This Manual and the Integration of the Health Component into the Early Care and Education Program Chapter 2. Preventing Infections Chapter 3. Preventing Injuries Chapter 4. Ready for Emergencies and Injuries Chapter 5. Promoting Health with Good Nutrition Chapter 6. Promoting Health with Physical Activity Chapter 7. Promoting Health through Oral Health, Mental Health, and Health Education Chapter 8. Medical Care—Clinical Health Services for Children Chapter 9. Staff Members and Consultants for Safe and Healthy Child Care Chapter 10. Facility Design and Support Services for Safe and Healthy Early Care and Education Chapter 11. Caring for Children with Short-Term or Chronic Health Needs or Disabilities Chapter 12. Inclusion of Children with Special Needs Chapter 13. Child Maltreatment (Abuse and Neglect) and Administration of the Health Component Appendices References Index
