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What is child care?
Children's healthy development depends on safe and positive experiences when they are very young. If you work or go to school, you want to know that your child is in good hands while you are away. You may choose in-home care, where the caregiver comes to your home. Or your child might go to the caregiver's home. Finally, there are child care centers. You need to choose the one that works for your family. It is important to get to know your child's caregivers. They will be a big part of your child's life. The caregiver's training should involve
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Also known as day care, Child Support, Puericulture
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Child Care Aware | America's Most Trusted Child Care Resource
Search facility for locating childcare by zip code, and other options. Also includes general advice and other resources. Read more on
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Child care - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Child care (or "childcare" or "babycare" or "daycare") means caring for and supervising children usually from 0–8 years of age. In the United States child ... Read more on
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Child Care
Data about child care arrangements. Includes weekly child care costs, and preschooler care arrangements. Read more on
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Child Care Workers
Dec 17, 2009 ... Child care workers nurture, teach, and care for children who have not yet entered kindergarten. They also supervise older children before ... Read more on
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Office of Child Care
The Office of Child Care administers Federal funds to States, Territories and Tribes to assist low income families in accessing quality child care for ... Read more on
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Choosing Child Care
Choosing child care can seem overwhelming. As a parent, you need to ensure that your child is safe and happy in an environment that is fun, educational, ... Read more on
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AAP CHILDREN'S HEALTH TOPICS: CHILD CARE
A majority of young children attend early education and child care programs. Types of arrangements used by families include parent only care, care by a ... Read more on
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Child Abuse
Child abuse is defined as a variety of abnormal behaviors directed against children. It can take many forms. Child abuse in general is a psychological problem or perversion of the abuser. The abuser is referred to as the perpetrator of abuse. Child abuse includes the following conditions:Child sexual abusePedophiliaPhysical abuseChild neglectEmotional neglectFailure to thriveMunchausen by proxy syndromeThe descriptions of child abuse in the next section are intended for people who have questions about abuse, what it is, and how it may present itself. Although some cases of child abuse are obvious, many are not. Early recognition of child abuse tendencies and intervention at the point of recognition is the only way to avoid the liability of criminal prosecution. Read more on
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CDC H1N1 Flu | Resources for Child Care Programs
Sep 4, 2010 ... H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Resources for Child Care and Early Childhood Programs. This website is archived for historical purposes and is no ... Read more on
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Ten Things to Know About the Child and Dependent Care Credit
If you paid someone to care for your child, spouse, or dependent last year, you may be able to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit on your federal ... Read more on
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Dental care - child
Proper care of your child's teeth and gums includes brushing and rinsing, routine dental exams, and any necessary treatments such as fluoride, extractions, fillings, or braces and other orthodontics. See also: Dental care - adult
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Day care health risks
Children in day care centers are more likely to catch an infection that kids who do not attend day care. Children who go to day care are often around other kids who may be sick. Respiratory infections, ear infections, and diarrhea are common at day care centers. Some research has linked asthma to day care. However, being around the large number of germs in day care may actually IMPROVE your child's immune system in the long run. Teach your child to wash his or her hands before eating and after using the toilet. Infection is spread most often by children putting dirty toys in their mouths, so check your day care's cleaning practices. Keep your own children home if they are sick. The risk of infection in a day care center may also be reduced by: Breastfeeding infants Developing policies and training programs that help reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses at the day care center Preparing food and changing diapers in different areas Making sure day care staff and children have up-to-date immunizations
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Children's Pedia Care
Dextromethorphan is used to relieve coughs due to colds or influenza (flu). It should not be used for chronic cough that occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema or when there is an unusually large amount of mucus or phlegm (flem) with the cough.
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Dental care for babies and children
It is very important to keep your child's teeth and mouth healthy. Looking after your children's oral health from an early age will help to minimise their risk of developing conditions such as tooth decay and erosion. It will also encourage the healthy development of their permanent adult teeth.
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Foster Care
Adoption brings a child born to other parents into a new family. Birth parents have a number of reasons for placing children for adoption. In the end, it's usually because they want better lives for their children than they feel they can provide. Children who are eligible for adoption come from many different settings. Some are in foster care, a temporary home setting. Other children live in orphanages or with birth relatives until they can be adopted.
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Pregnancy care
Antenatal care covers the entire duration of your pregnancy. During your pregnancy, it is very important that you take good care of your health and that of your baby. At this time, you may have a lot of questions that you want to ask – for example, what foods you should be eating, what illnesses may pose a risk to you or your child, or what your rights are during pregnancy.
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Infant and Newborn Care
Going home with a new baby is exciting, but it can be scary, too. Newborns have many needs, like frequent feedings and diaper changes. Babies can have health issues that are different from older children and adults, like diaper rash and cradle cap. Your baby will go through many changes during the first year of life. You may feel uneasy at first. Ask your health care provider for help if you need it.
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Autism
All children should have routine developmental exams done by their pediatrician. Further testing may be needed if the doctor or parents are concerned. This is particularly true if a child fails to meet any of the following language milestones:Babbling by 12 months, Gesturing (pointing, waving bye-bye) by 12 months, Saying single words by 16 months, Saying two-word spontaneous phrases by 24 months (not just echoing), Losing any language or social skills at any age, Autism Diagnostic Interview...
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Mathematics disorder
The child may have problems in school, including behavior problems and loss of self-esteem. Some children with mathematics disorder become anxious or afraid when given math problems, making the problem even worse.
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Headaches in children
Any child can develop headaches, but they're more common in: Children older than 10, Boys before they reach puberty, Girls after they reach puberty, Children who have a family history of headaches or migraines
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