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United Nations Children's Fund, New York, NY. – 1990
This document presents proposals for goals and strategies for children and development in the 1990s that were approved by the UNICEF Executive Board in April, 1990. The paper proposes that developing human capabilities and meeting basic human needs should be the focus of the UNICEF contribution to the fourth United Nations developmental decade.…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Neglect, Childhood Needs
Tullis, Ericka; Sutherland, Carol; Uyeda, Kimberly; Halfon, Neal – UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities, 2004
The State Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (SECCS) Initiative represents a unique opportunity to improve the quality of life for young children and their families, and support them in reaching their full potential. Under the SECCS Initiative, state mother and child health agencies are being asked to apply MCH experience and expertise to a…
Descriptors: Child Health, Young Children, Strategic Planning, Public Health
Landry, Susan H.; Ramey, Craig T. – 2002
Distributed by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Education, and Health and Human Services, this Spanish-language pamphlet provides parents with information and advice about their infants in the twelfth month of life. Following a brief description of developmental characteristics at this age, the pamphlet offers advice on a variety of topics,…
Descriptors: Child Health, Child Rearing, Child Safety, Childhood Needs
Campbell, Linley – AECA Research in Practice Series, 2001
Noting that the development of fundamental movement skills is basic to children's motor development, this booklet provides a guide for early childhood educators in planning movement experiences for children between 4 and 8 years. The booklet introduces a wide variety of appropriate practices to promote movement skill acquisition and increased…
Descriptors: Child Health, Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Friedman, Mark – 2000
As part of a series of reports designed to support the implementation of Proposition 10: The California Children and Families Act and to provide comprehensive and authoritative information on critical issues concerning young children and families in California, this report addresses how Proposition 10 Commissions can organize their work and their…
Descriptors: Accountability, Benchmarking, Change Strategies, Child Health
Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC. – 2002
Distributed by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Education, and Health and Human Services, this pamphlet provides parents with information and advice about their infants in the fourth month of life. Following a brief description of developmental characteristics at this age, the pamphlet offers information on topics including feeding, early…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Child Health, Child Rearing, Cognitive Development
IBM Foundation. – 1997
New research in brain development reveals the vital importance of the relationship between caregiver and child in the critical first years of life. This videotape explores the role of parents in stimulating early childhood development. The approximately 29-minute videotape discusses: (1) attachment and the role of touch in creating a bond between…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Brain, Child Health, Cognitive Development
Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC. – 2002
Distributed by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Education, and Health and Human Services, this pamphlet provides parents with information and advice about their infants in the fifth month of life. Following a brief description of developmental characteristics at this age, the pamphlet offers information on topics including infant medicines,…
Descriptors: Child Health, Child Rearing, Child Safety, Cognitive Development
Kilbourne, Susan; Schlitt, John – 2002
Because school-based health centers are located in areas serving a large percentage of low-income minority children, they have the potential to provide health care services to millions of children lacking health insurance. Although support for these centers is growing, funding remains in jeopardy. This fact sheet details what child advocates can…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Change Agents, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy
Michaelsen, Kim Fleischer; Weaver, Lawrence; Branca, Francesco; Robertson, Aileen – 2000
Noting that good feeding practices will prevent malnutrition and early growth retardation, which are still common in some parts of the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region, this report provides a scientific rationale for the development of national nutrition and feeding recommendations for children from birth to 3 years and presents…
Descriptors: Breastfeeding, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Child Health
Geiger, Brian F.; Artz, Lynn; Petri, Cynthia J.; Winnail, Scott D.; Mason, J. Walter – 2000
Noting that primary prevention of contagious diseases includes teaching young children and their caregivers about personal hygiene behavior, this paper presents a lesson for teaching handwashing to young children in preschool and early elementary grades using a variety of fun and low-cost techniques. The learning objectives for the lesson are that…
Descriptors: Child Health, Class Activities, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control
Hojnar, Laura; Thomas, Dawn V.; Stillwell, Margaret; Bennett, Tess; Allison, Anita – Children and Families, 1997
Discusses how expanding one's knowledge of depression can help in supporting Head Start families. Defines depression and lists symptoms of depression for adults and children of various ages, describes how parent's depression can affect child development and the family, and considers how Head Start and support agencies can support children and…
Descriptors: Child Health, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Disturbances, Emotional Problems
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Nalle, Maureen A. – Health Educator: Journal of Eta Sigma Gamma, 1996
This article addresses the health and safety risks associated with child care facilities, including injuries and infectious diseases. Related health education needs for child care providers, parents, and children are examined, and recommendations for health educators are provided. (SM)
Descriptors: Caregiver Role, Child Caregivers, Child Health, Communicable Diseases
Groves, Marcia; And Others – Early Childhood News, 1997
Discusses prevalence of visual impairments and ear infections in young children and how early childhood professionals may identify vision problems and prevent ear infections. Presents findings of a study of child care programs which provide services for mildly ill children. Identifies print, video, and organizational resources on children's…
Descriptors: Caregiver Role, Child Health, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
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Taylor, Linda; Adelman, Howard S. – Childhood Education, 2002
This article shares a personal perspective on school mental health through a discussion of the ways that schools currently address mental health, an example of advancing such work through a school district mental health unit, and reflection on some important lessons learned. The article's appendix lists five sample delivery mechanisms and formats.…
Descriptors: Child Health, Children, Delivery Systems, Educational Change
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