Knowledge of Parenting and of Child and Youth Development
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Protective Factors
According to the Childware Information Gateway, "Protective factors are conditions or attributes in individuals, families, communities, or the larger society that, when present, mitigate or eliminate risk in families and communities that, when present, increase the health and well-being of children and families. Protective factors help parents to find resources, supports, or coping strategies that allow them to parent effectively, even under stress.
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Promoting Father Involvement in Early Childhood
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Promoting Father Involvement in Early Childhood (English) (537.84 KB) | 537.84 KB |
Promoviendo La Participación del Padre en la Niñez Temprana (Español) (551.37 KB) | 551.37 KB |
Reading (Leyendo) Tips
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Read to Your Child. Everyday! (English) (160.34 KB) | 160.34 KB |
Lea a Sus Niños. ¡Cada Dia! (Español) (153.06 KB) | 153.06 KB |
What Fathers Contribute to Child Development
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Second Hand Smoke
Infants and young children whose parents smoke in their presence are at increased risk of lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia and bronchitis) and are more likely to have symptoms of respiratory irritation like coughing, wheezing, and excess phlegm.
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School Bus Safety
For some 25 million students nationwide, the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus. Unfortunately, each year many children are injured and several are killed in school bus incidents.
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Pedestrian Safety
Approximately 5,900 pedestrians are killed by automobiles every year... 85,000 suffer nonfatal injuries. Almost one-quarter of these victims are children under the age of 15 yet they represent only about 20% of the U.S. population. By following the few safety tips listed below, you can protect yourself and your children.
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Pesticides
Pesticides are potential hazards in many buildings because they are widely used to reduce many household pests, including those associated with indoor plants, pets, and wood and woolen products, and because they are tracked in from the outdoors.
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How to Prevent Poisonings in Your Home
Help prevent accidental poisonings by being aware of potential hazards and observing these National Safety Council poison prevention tips.
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How to Prevent Poisonings in Your Home (48.39 KB) | 48.39 KB |
Water Safety
In 2005, drowning claimed the lives of 3,582 people. Although all age groups are represented, children four years old and younger have the highest death rate due to drowning, representing more than 25 percent.
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Setting up Your Child's Swing Set
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Setting up Your Child's Swing Set (36.42 KB) | 36.42 KB |
Playground Safety
Each year more than 200,000 children visit hospital emergency rooms because of playground injuries. Many playground injuries can be prevented. Use this guide to examine your children's playground so that they can run, jump, swing and slide to their heart's content—safely.
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