Safety, Nutrition and Health Web Sites for Information
Safety, Nutrition, and Health Web Sites for Information
Safety, Nutrition, and Health in Child Care: A Holistic Environmental Approach—General Sites
ABCs of Safe and Healthy Child Care
Centers for Disease Control Handbook. Extensive resource that includes fact sheets on health and safety issues.
California Childcare Health Program
Extensive and helpful health, safety, and nutrition information. It includes a great bimonthly newsletter with current information.
Child Care Bureau
An excellent resource for those who are seeking to begin a child care center or those who are searching for one, including resources for funding.
Children’s Defense Fund
Information on the state of America’s children, including information on poverty and child care.
Children, Youth, and Families Research Education Network
Practical information and resources for information on abuse and neglect; advocacy and public policing; guiding and managing behavior; health, safety, and nutrition; and school and community; especially for early childhood.
Early Head Start National Resource Center
This site, sponsored by the Zero to Three organization, includes information that supports pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. It also has information on Head Start National Performance Standards and community resources.
ERIC
Databases and resources, including articles on most subjects covered in this text.
Frank Port Graham Child Development Center
This Web site from the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center at the University of North Carolina is dedicated to quality child care. Included in this site is a 12-page brochure, which includes the measurements of quality child care.
Healthy People 2010
This site gives extensive information about the program referred to in the Introduction, which seeks to improve the health of all Americans.
Library of Congress
Connection to research and libraries with information on safety, nutrition, health, and special topics, as well as advocacy and public policy for child care.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Extensive information, including resources and articles from Young Children Magazine and Early Childhood Research Quarterly, and accreditation information.
National Association for Family Child Care
This Web site provides accreditation information for family child caregivers.
National Child Care Information Center
This site is sponsored by a coalition of the Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, and the Department of Health and Human Services. It provides a central access point for a wealth of child care related information and resources. Links to other organizations are included.
National Coalition for the Homeless
This site provides public education on homelessness, including fact sheets and a database of myths on homelessness. It also offers a wide range of links to resources and other information.
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
This Web site acts as a clearinghouse to link to other sites for information on maternal and child health and well-being.
National Network for Child Care
This Web site is the child care arm of Cooperative Extension and includes lots of excellent information on child development, nutrition, health, and safety. Includes preschool nutrition assessment instrument and a catalog.
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
Site for the National Health and Safety Performance Standards, which are guidelines for out-of-home child care programs. This text was written to these standards. This site also includes licensing requirements by state.
A resource for parents and caregivers on health and safety issues and products
Parent and Preschooler Newsletter
A wonderful source of information about preschoolers. Both current and back issues are available online, cover many topics, and include library resources, books for children on specific topics, as well as a “preschooler in the kitchen” section that has helpful hints for involving children in cooking.
The Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers
The Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers (PITC) was developed by WestEd, Center for Child and Family Studies, in collaboration with the California Department of Education Child Development Division, to promote responsive caring relationships for infants and toddlers. This Web site offers resources and information for development of good infant/toddler care practices, including the design of safe and developmentally appropriate environments.
Quality Child Care
An article from NNCC on what constitutes a quality child care program.
Seattle Kings County Department of Health
This site has a number of online brochures that include information on safety, nutrition, and health for children.
U.S. Department of Education
Information on the “No Child Left Behind” initiative.
Zero to Three
The link for the national site for information on the first three years of life. This excellent organization offers information on quality child care, brain development, and training for professionals. It also has a link to the Zero to Three journal, which is a good source of resource information for caregivers of children under three.
SECTION I: SAFETY IN CHILD CARE
Chapter One: Setting Up and Managing a Safe Environment
American Academy of Pediatrics
Numerous pamphlets on safety issues (many available on Web site).
American National Red Cross
Tips on choking prevention, proper use of car seats, and other safety topics.
Bananas, Inc.
Pamphlets and parent handouts on numerous safety issues on Web site in 11 different languages!
California Childcare Health Program
Extensive and helpful safety information. Includes a great bimonthly newsletter with current information.
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
This site is an arm of the Centers for Disease Control and provides information on injury prevention, including fact sheets and information on the treatment of injuries.
National Safe Kids Campaign
Good information, including extensive links and numerous safety tips for those working with children.
National Safety Council
Provides extensive safety information and educational resources for many safety concerns.
SafeAmerica
Extensive safety information including family safety, recreational safety, and cyber safety with downloads to protect children on computers.
Safe ’N Sound Kids
Consumer products for safety. Includes safety tips and information.
SafeUSA (CDC)
CDC link with safety and prevention information and resources. Includes links to other sources.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Web site of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which lists safety recalls and other safety hazard information for the prevention of injury.
Chapter Two: Indoor Safety
Adults and Children Together Against Violence
A Web site devoted to the prevention of violence against children and families.
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Includes map for nearest locations and national poison emergency phone number: 1-800-222-1222.
American Society for Testing and Material
The Web site of the people who set the standards for child equipment such as cribs, baby carriers, and high chairs.
American Trauma Society
This Web site deals with injury prevention for children and also has educational information.
Burn Institute of San Diego
Includes a number of burn prevention programs for viewing, including “Burni the Dragon’s Preschool Fire and Burn Prevention Program” with six lesson plans.
Burn Prevention Tips
This Shriners Hospital Web site has a list of burn prevention tips for many areas such as water, cooking, and other indoor and outdoor areas.
Children’s Safety Network
This Web site of the Children’s Safety Network National Injury and Violence Prevention Resource Center has a number of resources on different prevention topics and has a lengthy set of links.
Committee for Children
Discussions about bullying, violence, and child abuse prevention.
Common Sense About Kids and Guns
Good Web site to understand children and the lure of guns. Offers safety information on guns and kids.
Kids and Guns
Part of the SafeKids Web site devoted to discussing the safety issues involved with kids and guns.
Kids in Danger
Consumer watchdog group for children's products.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
This is a link to the NAEYC’s policy statement on media violence and children.
National Association of State Public Interest Research Groups
This site is dedicated to issues involving toy safety.
National Fire Protection Association
This Web site has a great deal of information and is a good source for fire prevention materials.
National Poison Prevention Week Council
Good source of information on prevention of accidental consumption of household chemicals and drugs by children.
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Resource Center
The National SIDS Resource Center (NSRC), at the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, sponsors this site dedicated to SIDS. This site has information sheets, references and referrals, and is an excellent source of preventive information.
Seattle-Kings County Department of Public Health
Numerous brochures are available on this Web site, including “Prevent Choking” and “You Can Prevent Burns.”
SIDS
An American Association of Pediatrics link to a study conducted on children who died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in child care.
Toy Safety
A part of the SafeKids Web site that discusses toy safety and how to keep children from injury with toys.
U.S. Fire Administration
This Web site has fire safety and fire prevention tips specifically for children.
Chapter Three: Outdoor Safety
American Red Cross
Tips on choking prevention and proper use of car seats.
Kidd Safety
Great site for kids and to teach kids all about outdoor safety.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Brochures available for helping keep children safe, including “We Love You, Buckle Up” (curriculum for child passenger safety); “Walk in Traffic Safety” (curriculum for child traffic safety); “Children Riding on Sidewalks Safety” (curriculum for play vehicles); and “Playground, Safe and Sound.”
National Program for Playground Safety
Playground safety information, including a state-by-state rating of playgrounds.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
This Web site includes injury prevention information on child safety seats, bicycles, and child passenger safety.
Safe USA
This Web site contains information and links to outdoor safety information, including water safety and playground safety.
Water Safety
A part of the SafeKids Web site that is devoted to keeping children safe while around water and preventing drowning.
Chapter Four: Emergency Response Procedures for Child Care
American Red Cross
This Web site includes extensive safety information, including dealing with children exposed to disasters.
American Trauma Society
This Web site includes information on what to do about emergencies and other situations leading to trauma— both prevention and management.
Children, Stress, and Natural Disasters
This is a Web site connection to an article by the University of Illinois Cooperative extension that tells how to deal with children who have been through a natural disaster.
Disaster Planning
This site of the USDA Office of Crisis and Planning Management offers the types of government assistance that are available in case of a disaster.
Disaster Safety Tips
This Web site, sponsored by USA Today, relates natural disaster safety tips concerning many different types of weather and has a direct connection to NOAA weather radio.
Disaster Supplies Kit
A listing of disaster supplies on the American Red Cross site.
Emergencies and Disasters
A part of the National Safety Council Web site devoted to emergencies and disasters and how to prepare for them.
Fact Sheet on Terrorism
From the FEMA Web site, a good fact sheet on the nature of terrorism and how to be alert to prevent it.
Family Disaster Planning
This part of the American Red Cross Web site helps families prepare for disasters and can be easily adapted to child care situations.
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency Web site on the management of hazards such as natural disasters. An important site to have for reference.
Helping Children Cope with Tragedy
A site devoted to helping children cope with the aftermath of tragedy, written by the National Parent and Teachers Association (PTA).
National Network for Child Care
This is a link to an article on disaster procedures to be used in child care settings.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This Web site gives details as to how to prepare for an environmental emergency such as a chemical spill.
The Weather Channel
This site features current weather conditions and forecasts.
SECTION II: NUTRITION IN CHILD CARE
Chapter Five: Promoting Good Nutrition in Child Care
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Information on healthy lifestyles for children with emphasis on physical education and recreational activities. This Web site contains numerous resources for further study.
American Dental Association
Resources for educating children about the importance of oral care.
American Dietetic Association
Extensive nutritional information, including food guide pyramid for children.
American Heart Association
Resources on obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease in children.
California Childcare Health Program
Extensive and helpful nutrition information. Includes a great bimonthly newsletter with current information.
Canadian Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion
This site contains the Canadian version of the Food Guide Pyramid, has information of food labeling, daily reference intakes and good basic nutrition information.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
This government site provides information on the Dietary Guidelines for America.
Dietitians of Canada
This site has a number of fact sheets on food, nutrition, and food safety.
Eat 5 A Day for Better Health for Kids
Produce for Better Health Association Web site for kids, with numerous resources including, activity sheets, resources for teachers and the 5 a Day Challenge.
Food Groupie
This Web site has nutrition information and menu planning suggestions, plus ideas for curriculum.
Food Guide Pyramid Quiz for Preschoolers (Virginia State Extension)
Healthy Choices for Kids
This Web site, sponsored by the Growers of Washington State Apples, has a children’s education program about nutrition.
Healthy Child Care
Excellent nutritional information available in each issue of this online magazine.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
This links to an article entitled “Multi-Cultural Foods in Childcare,” that deals with nutrition education for children in child care.
National Dairy Council
A great Web site for educators and kids with information, resources and games relating to dairy nutrition.
National Network for Child Care
Information from numerous extension services on nutritional information pertaining to children.
Nutrition Café
A Web site of games to challenge your knowledge of nutrition, sponsored by the Pacific Science Center and the Washington State Dairy Council.
Nutrition News Focus
A daily newsletter for nutritional information and hot nutritional topics in the news.
Pacific Science Organization
A Web site with an interactive Food Guide Pyramid, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and a glossary of nutrition terms.
The Pennsylvania State University
Great site that includes a Multicultural Food Guide Pyramid learning packet consisting of eight different cultural Food Guide Pyramids with historical food backgrounds on each culture.
Snack Smart for Health Teeth
This Web site, sponsored by the National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse, is for children and talks about how to snack wisely to keep healthy teeth.
Tufts Nutrition Navigator
Tufts University Web site helps you navigate Web sites full of good nutrition information. It rates the sites as to the value of information available. Part of the site is dedicated to family nutrition.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
This Web site is dedicated to information about food labeling and includes a self-quiz.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
A government site with a great deal of information about public nutrition programs such as WIC, Child Nutrition, and Food Distribution.
USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
This site includes child care resource information and other helpful nutritional information.
Woman, Infants, and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC)
Chapter Six: Providing Good Nutrition in Child Care
American Dietetic Association
Extensive nutritional information, including daily nutrition tips.
American Lung Association
Resources on protecting children from secondhand smoke and information about asthma and children.
A Woman’s Guide to Breastfeeding (AAP)
This site by the American Academy of Pediatrics has helpful information for the breastfeeding woman, and is of interest to caregivers helping to support the breastfeeding efforts of mothers with children in child care.
Dairy Council of California
Site includes “Now We’re Cooking,” the expanded curriculum by California Department of Education, and offers recipes for pre-K cooking with kids.
Fast Food Facts Finder
This site is dedicated to help people find out the nutritional facts (like a food label) of fast foods, by product and fast food restaurant chain. It is based on the book by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.
Food and Nutrition Information Center
Resources for teaching food and nutrition subjects to children.
Food Groupie
This part of the site includes an article about multicultural foods in child care.
General Mills
Children’s diet and nutritional information, including information on the Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Health and Human Services
This site includes a great deal of information on breastfeeding and how to support the breastfeeding mother.
Healthy Child Care
Good resource for articles on nutrition.
Healthy Kids
Good articles on nutrition.
Kids Food Cyber Club (Connecticut Human Resources)
Kids activities and teacher information.
LaLeche League
Great information on breastfeeding and the support for breastfeeding.
Nutrition Central (Virginia Tech)
Site for teachers, with links to lots of children's games etc. on nutrition.
Parent and Preschooler Newsletter
Good recipes and nutritional information.
Chapter Seven: Menu Planning and Food Safety in Child Care
24 Carrot Press
Free newsletter and resources for feeding children.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Includes a wide range of health topics that would be helpful to child caregivers.
Dairy Council of California
Site with information for educators and children; connects to other sites.
Federal Consumer Information Center
Lots of general information on food, including full-text articles on food safety.
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Excellent food safety information for children and teachers, including information on handwashing and games for children.
Food Safety Coloring Book for Children
A coloring book for children on food safety that can be ordered or downloaded.
Iowa State University Extension Food Safety Project
This excellent Web site has detailed information on food safety as well as food borne pathogens and ten steps to a safer kitchen.
Kid Stuff
This Web site, sponsored by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, has various information about food for kids, including suggestions for menu ideas.
National Livestock and Meat Board
Information concerning prevention of foodborne illness in children in a number of settings.
The Pennsylvania State University
Penn State Nutrition Center
5 Henderson Building
University Park, PA 16802
1-814-865-6263
Pumpkin Patch
This site features a produce availability guide for selecting produce by when it is in season and most cost effective to use.
USDA Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics
5601 Sunnyside Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705-5134
USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
Resource list for preschool staff.
Order list for curriculum and audiovisuals.
USDA Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
USDA Quantity Recipes for School Food Service
Food and Nutrition Services
Washington, D.C.
SECTION III: HEALTH IN CHILD CARE
Chapter Eight: Promoting Good Health for Children
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
1900 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 20191
Association for the Care of Children’s Health
A wide variety of topics for toddlers, including when to call the doctor, when to toilet train, and how to travel.
American Public Health Association
Web site for APHA, which includes latest in public health information.
Bananas, Inc.
Pamphlets and parent handouts on numerous health issues, including caregiver health services on Web site in 11 different languages!
California Childcare Health Program
Extensive and helpful health information. Includes a great bimonthly newsletter with current information.
Children's Environmental Health Network Resource Guide
Information concerning environmental health issues that may impact child care.
Health Canada
This site has a Children and Youth division and offers a wealth of consumer information on children’s health topics.
Healthy Child Care
Health and safety ideas for the young child.
Healthy Child Care America
Goals of the campaign and related resources and links
Healthy Child Care Pennsylvania
Extensive online fact sheets concerning children’s health.
Immunizations, When and Why
This site, sponsored by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, includes information on “Your Child’s Health Care” and has other health-related pamphlets.
KidsHealth (Nemours Foundation)
Health site for parents and children with articles and features for both.
KidsSource (OnLine Healthcare)
Articles, forums, and links
Mental Health
Portland State University site on children and their mental health.
National Center for the Education in Maternal and Child Health
This site offers selected publications and databases on children’s health issues. It includes a link to reference librarians to help find material or information related to child health.
National Health Council
Resources to help volunteers for the prevention, treatment, and cure of disease and disability.
Journal of Pediatrics
The latest in research and information on children’s health issues.
Mayo Clinic
Web site has extensive medical information on children’s health conditions and treatment.
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ResilienceNet
This Web site focuses on children’s resilience and was developed by Assist International and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. This site includes many links and resources to help the caregiver understand the importance of a child’s resilience and supportive measures that foster it.
State Farm Insurance
This Web site contains information on vehicle and travel safety as well as on how to prepare for natural disasters.
Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health
This gives an overview of mental health in the United States, including children’s mental health issues.
WebMD
Excellent Web site with extensive medical information on children’s health issues and problems.
World Health Organization
Resources for information on children’s health issues around the world.
Chapter Nine: Tools for Promoting Good Health in Children
American Foundation for the Blind
Activities for visually impaired children and Braille learning resources.
American Optometric Association
Information about the impact of computer use on children’s vision and the importance of comprehensive vision examinations.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Numerous articles on early detection of hearing loss and speech problems with children. Also contains information on ESL (English as a second language).
Vision Council of America
Information on the Children's Vision Improvement and Learning Readiness Act of 2002.
Children’s Defense Fund
Information on the state of America’s children, including information on poverty and child care.
Denver Developmental Screening Test (II)
Information on the Denver Developmental Screening Test as well as other links with more information.
Lead Poisoning
A wealth of information on childhood lead poisoning, including what it is, the extent of problem, its sources, and health effects can be found at the Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning Web site.
National Association for Visually Handicapped
Low vision aids, products, and information.
National Lead Information Center
Excellent resource on lead poisoning.
Parent and Preschooler Newsletter
Varied information about children’s health issues and how they may relate to child care.
Prevent Blindness America
Resources for obtaining information on children’s eye safety and health.
Chapter Ten: Infection Control in Child Care
American Academy of Pediatrics
Extensive resource for children's health information.
American Public Health Association
Resources for children, educators, and parents on childhood obesity.
American School Health Association
Information on school health programs, including physical, emotional, and social health of children.
American Medical Association
Numerous articles and links concerning a wide variety of children’s health issues.
Bananas, Inc.
Pamphlets and parent handouts on numerous health issues on Web site available in 11 languages.
Centers for Disease Control
Extensive resource for health information, including information on National Immunization Program for children.
Head Lice Information
Web site devoted to information on head lice, including treatment, etc.
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
This Web site has a great deal of information about infectious diseases, but it is most helpful on the subject of immunizations.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Information regarding research into treatment and prevention of infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
National Institutes of Health
A site with extensive health information sponsored by the federal government. It includes resources and links.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
This government site has extensive research information and links about child health.
Public Health Services for Children
Government health page, dedicated to the health and well-being of children.
The National Pediculosis Association
Site dedicated to the eradication of head lice. Includes FAQs, pictures, and extensive information on head lice.
National Parent Information Network (NPINP)
There is a great deal of health information on this site about children’s health issues.
Seattle-Kings County Department of Public Health
This site includes numerous health-related brochures.
Chapter Eleven: Health Care in Child Care
Mildly Ill Children and Otitis Media
Child Health Alert Newsletter
Super source of health information and alerts.
Educational Resources Information Center on Early Childhood Education (ERIC/ECE)
Good resource for many types of health information.
National Child Care Information Center
National Health Information Center
Resources for obtaining health care information from professionals.
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
Site for National Health and Safety Performance Standards, guidelines for out-of-home child care programs. This text was written to these standards. This site also includes licensing requirements by state.
Otitis Media
Middle Ear Fluid in Young Children
Parenting guide for causes and treatments of middle ear fluid otitis media with effusion.
Public Health Services for Children
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
An interactive Web site for children and adults to learn more about health issues.
SECTION IV: CURRENT ISSUES IN CHILD CARE SAFETY, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH
Chapter Twelve: Child Abuse
American Professional Society on Abuse of Children
This site is an excellent source of information, resources, and links about child abuse.
Children’s Bureau
Information on child abuse, including how to report it.
Child Welfare League of America
This part of the site is dedicated to publications from the Child Welfare League of America that deal with the subject of child abuse.
Committee for Children
Discussions about bullying, violence, and child abuse prevention.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
These are the links to the NAEYC’s policy on prevention of child abuse in early childhood programs and violence in the lives of children.
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Includes database and prevention resources.
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
Site dedicated to the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, with good links.
National Network for Family Resiliency
This site, providing useful information on resiliency, was developed by the National Network for Family Resiliency, which is a group of educators, researchers, families, advocates, practitioners and cooperative extension state research facilities. There is a great deal of information, including teaching resource materials, and family violence prevention.
Parents Anonymous, Inc.
Information on stressing the importance of family and family values to children.
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Cornell University’s site dedicated to the difficult child abuse issue of shaken baby syndrome—excellent information and links.
Chapter Thirteen: Special Topics in Safety, Nutrition, and Health
Children with Special Needs
Bananas, Inc.
This site includes publications for locating child care services and how to care for a child with special needs.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
This Web site contains activities for children with disabilities as well as information on teacher and parent responsibilities.
American Foundation for the Blind
Offers activities for visually impaired children and Braille learning resources.
The ARC of the United States
Source for information and resources regarding the prevention of mental retardation in children.
Child Care Law Center
This Web site deals with the legal issues surrounding child care for children, including inclusion and child care options. A good source for resources and link information.
Children with Special Needs
This site, sponsored by the Optometrists Network, is dedicated to special needs children who may be impacted with visual difficulties. It includes a good vision checklist.
Council for Exceptional Children
Division of Special Education
Information on the education and development of students with disabilities and/or those who are gifted.
Early Head Start
This link, sponsored by Zero to Three, has wonderful information on children with disabilities. This includes links to a number of other helpful sites on children with special needs, and an annotated bibliography from the National Center for Maternal and Child Health.
Another link on this site has excellent information on communication between the parent and the caregiver of a child with special needs.
Easter Seals National Headquarters
Up-to-date information on support and services for children with disabilities and other special needs.
Family Village
This Web site, sponsored by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, is a wealth of resources on a global scale for special needs children. Includes links and database.
Internet Resources for Special Children
Extensive information including links, feedback, and search capabilities.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Information on improving the heath of infants and children.
National Association for Down Syndrome
Information on creating a better environment for people with Down Syndrome.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
This site is the NAEYC’s position statement on inclusion of children with special needs in the child care environment.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Information on resources, training, and conferences for working with children with disabilities. Includes a large database.
Children with Chronic Illnesses
American Diabetes Association
Information about children with Diabetes, including relevant federal laws and insurance issues.
American Cancer Society
Information on cancer prevention, treatment, and cure. Resources for parents of children with cancer.
Arthritis Foundation
This Web site contains numerous articles about issues concerning children and arthritis.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Includes testing and other issues relating to asthma and allergies in young children.
Children with Diabetes
An online community with extensive information, links, and resources for and about children with diabetes.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Insights into having and living with a child with Cystic Fibrosis.
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Advocacy for children and adults experiencing epileptic seizures.
Muscular Dystrophy Association - USA
Many sources of information on children with Muscular Dystrophy.
Children with Stress
Working with Children from Drug Abusing Families
Chapter Fourteen: Creating Linkages
Bananas, Inc.
This is the Web site for Banana’s, the country’s first child care resource and referral network. There is a great deal of linkage information on this site.
Bright Partners
This site, sponsored by the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, promotes the linkage of families, schools, and communities for better health education of children.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
This Web site includes the NAEYC’s policy on cultural diversity and working with linguistically diverse children.
National Council on Family Relations
Information for educators on the family and family relationships.
National Parenting Center
This site offers useful advice and helpful information to share with parents of children in care.
QUILT
This is the Web site for Quality in Linking Together (QUILT), a national training project funded by the federal Child Care Bureaus and Head Start. This site provides many ideas for all types of linkages in relation to child care and outside partners.
Chapter Fifteen: Building Curriculum for Safety, Nutrition, and Health
Food and Nutrition Information Center
Resources for teaching food and nutrition subjects to children.
Health Education Associates
Educational materials for children’s issues such as toilet training, obedience, and health.
Comprehensive Health Education Foundation
Children’s health education resources for parents and teachers.
Kellogg Company
Interactive “Nutrition Camp” for children.
National Academy of Sciences
Information on the education of young children.
National Education Association
Information on programs and resources for keeping children safe in the school environment.
National Dairy Council
A great Web site for educators and kids with information, resources, and games relating to dairy nutrition.
Teaching Strategies
Teaching Strategies is an organization founded to enhance the quality of early childhood programs. It focuses on developmentally appropriate materials and has a monthly newsletter available as well as information on curriculum materials, staff development, and parenting resources.
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