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Healthy young children : a manual for programs / Susan S. Aronson, editor.

Aronson, Susan S. (Added Author). Spahr, Patricia M. (Added Author). National Association for the Education of Young Children. (Added Author).

Summary:

"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 other concerned about keeping children and adults safe and healthy" -- back cover

Record details

ISBN: 9781928896821
ISBN: 1928896820
Physical Description: x, 244 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: Washingon, D.C. : National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

This manual and the integration of the health component into the early care and education program -- Preventing infections -- Preventing injuries -- Ready for emergencies and injuries -- Promoting health with good nutrition -- Promoting health with physical activity -- Promoting health through oral health, mental health, and health education -- Medical care - clinical health services for children -- Staff members and consultants for safe and healthy child care -- Facility design and support services for safe and healthy early care and education -- Caring for children with short-term or chronic health needs or disabilities -- Inclusion of children with special needs -- Child maltreatment (abuse and neglect) and administration of the health component.