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Blaney, David D.; Flynn, Regina T.; Martin, Nancy R.; Anderson, Ludmila – NHSA Dialog, 2010
We report on a standardized survey of height and weight status of children attending the New Hampshire Head Start Program during the 2007-2008 school year. Baseline prevalence estimates of overweight and obesity are needed for obesity prevention activities and intervention. We selected a random one-stage cluster sample and screened 629 children…
Descriptors: Incidence, Disadvantaged Youth, Statistical Significance, Obesity
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Muscott, Howard Steven; Pomerleau, Tina; Szczesiul, Stacy – NHSA Dialog, 2009
Early childhood educators are concerned with the growing number of children who enter programs lacking social competence and exhibiting challenging behaviors. This article describes how early childhood programs in New Hampshire are addressing this challenge by adapting evidence-based School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports to meet the needs of…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Interpersonal Competence