Health and Safety E-News for Caregivers and Teachers

View past and current issues:

August 2007: Asthma

• Managing Asthma
• Asthma Triggers
• How to Respond to an Asthma Attack

April 2007: Healthy Behaviors

• Healthy Eating Habits
• Increasing Physical Activity
• Caregivers as Role Models

January 2007: Child Passenger Safety

• Issues to Consider Before Transporting Children
• Strategies for Transporting Children Safely
• Educating Others About Child Passenger Safety

October 2006: Social and Emotional Competence

• Knowing What Young Children Need to be Ready for Kindergarten
• Expressing Warmth and Affection
• Knowing What to do When a Child Acts Out or Hurts Others

April 2006: Infectious Diseases

• Keeping Children Healthy by Preventing Infectious Diseases
• Deciding Whether Mildly Ill Children Can Attend Child Care
• Handwashing and Use of Hand Sanitizers

February 2006: SIDS and Community Resources

• Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Connecting Families to Community Resources

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