SMALLER SERVINGS MEAN MORE BALANCED MEALS FOR KIDS
January 23, 2012
Feeding preschoolers smaller portions of the main dish at lunchtime means they'll eat more
fruit and vegetables on the side and fewer total
calories, according to a new study.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has released its second report on play with a focus on children in poverty.
January 10, 2012
Play is essential to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of children beginning in early childhood.
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MAKE SURE TOYS ARE SAFE
December 24, 2011
Toys are a major part of children's fun and excitement during the holiday season, so parents and others need to make sure the toys are safe, experts say.
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NEW ACETAMINOPHEN DOSEAGE FOR INFANTS
December 24, 2011
Double check the label on liquid
acetaminophen before giving it to a child or infant to avoid giving your child the wrong dose.
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Preschoolers' classmates influence their language skills
December 15, 2011
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NEW NON-PROFIT HELPS BRING DOULAS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN MICHIGAN
December 10, 2011
Michigan Doula Connection announces a free online Doula Registry that provides volunteer doulas to low-income Michigan families. Their new website will also list community-based programs that provide support to families, as well as on-demand continuing education webinars, scholarships for doula training, and free online resources.
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LOCATION CHANGE FOR DECEMBER PC MEETING
November 19, 2011
The December 1 Parent Coalition meeting will be held at the LISD Tech Center, located on N. Adrian Hwy. The topic is "Car Seat Safety."
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NEW GUIDELINES URGE CHOLESTEROL CHECK FOR ALL KIDS 9-11
November 14, 2011
These new guidelines are a major shift from current guidelines that suggest such testing be done only for children who have a family history of
heart disease or high blood
cholesterol, which is one of the major risk factors for heart disease.
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THANKSGIVING CRAFTS FOR KIDS
November 14, 2011
Wondering how to keep your little ones engaged this month? How about a craft--there are many great resources on the web for kids crafts this Thanksgiving.
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