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The National Mental Health Association Copyright/Access Information More than 6 million young people in America suffer from some sort of mental health disorder that severely disrupts his or her ability to function at home, in school, or in their community.) Major depression is one of the mental, emotional and behavior disorders that can appear during…

Mary Kay Vogel, IBCLC Lactation Consultant Iowa State University Extension Copyright/Access Information A NEW BABY IS COMING You have so much to think about. How will a new baby fit into your life? Will you know how to take care of your baby? What will your baby need? What will you need? BABIES’ NEEDS Although…

Mary Kay Vogel, IBCLC Lactation Consultant Iowa State University Extension Copyright/Access Information TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF During these early weeks, you and your baby are adjusting to many new things. You need to take good care of yourself so you can take good care of your baby. Ask for help with household tasks. Eat a…

Rachel C. Swicker Registered Dietician; District Specialist, Communities, Familiesand Youth Cooperative Extension University of Massachusetts Copyright/Access Information EN ESTA SECCION APRENDERAS: – Sobre los peligros de la contaminacion multiple. UN CASO DE CONTAMINACION MULTIPLE La encargada de la guarderia se acordo de poner el pollo en el refrigerador para descongelarlo antes de irse a acostar.…

James G. Beierlein / James E. Van Horn Professor of Agricultural Economics / Professor of Family Sociology Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Penn State University Copyright/Access Information An onsite or offsite center is sponsored by an employer or union at the worksite or at another location. The center can be operated by the employer or…

National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Maureen Perry-Jenkins, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Human Development and Family Studies University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Copyright/Access Information If I asked you what the most important aspect of your life was, what would you say? When this question is asked as part of the General Social Survey conducted annually…

National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Elaine Goodwin, Ed.D. Parent Education Coordinator Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), Dekalb, IL Copyright/Access Information “How many times have I told you?” “Can’t you see I’m trying to …?” “You are a real troublemaker!” “That’s enough – I’ve had it!” Do any of these sound familiar? Guiding children…

Sharon E. Hirschy, M.S. The First Texas Council of Camp Fire Copyright/Access Information Your Rights are to: Be involved in your child’s education and care Receive information regarding your child’s progress and development Share in decisions about the care of your child Have frequent contact with teachers about your child Have access to the classroom…

Lesia Oesterreich Family Life Extension Specialist Human Development & Family Studies Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information Learning to get along with others is one of the most important lessons that each of us learns. For most children their first opportunity for learning how to get along is with brothers and sisters. Family life offers a…

Cheryl Costello Cooperative Extension Educator, 4H/Youth Development University of Connecticut Donna Jolly Communications Officer Department of Human Resources Copyright/Access Information The ultimate success of any school-age child care program depends in part on the perception the public has of the program. This perception may be enhanced by a planned on-going public relations effort focused on…