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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