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Breanna Holden ECE232
 Helpful Health Information
Wellness Visits for Your Child, What To
Expect, and Vaccine Schedules
Wellness checkups are an important part of
keeping your child healthy. The link provides
the Pediatrician recommended schedule for your
child from birth to 21 years old. The Nevada
Pediatric website also provides information on
recommended vaccines and the recommended
timeline to receive them.
◦Nevada Pediatric Wellness & Vaccine Sched
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Fevers and What you Need to Know
A fever can be an alarming. The link attached provides useful
information on fevers. How to take your child's temperature, what
causes fevers, when to treat with medicine, what temperatures are
acceptable, and when to call the doctor.
A fever can be caused by
several things. It is good to
keep in mind that a fever
itself is not an illness and
could be helping the
body fight an infection.
• Fever Information from Kidshealth.org
 Helpful Health Information
Did you know that The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that sleep problems affect
25 to 50 percent of children and 40 percent of adolescents?

Sleep problems can occur for a few reasons

It can be beneficial for children to have a
• Nightmares • Stubbornness bedtime routine.
• Lack of Routines • Daily Habits Here are a few tips to help.
• Sleep Apnea • Restless Leg Syndrome
• Turn off bright lights and electronics.
• Put on pajamas and brush teeth before bed.
The sleep foundation has a wealth of information on how to • Read a light book, sing a lullaby, or take a bath
build healthy sleep routines and spot more serious sleep • Pick a stuffed animal or security blanket for the night
issues. for toddlers.

Sleep Foundation Website

 Important Safety Information
Medicines are the leading cause of child poisoning.
Save the Poison Help number in your phone and post it visibly at home: 1-
800-222-1222.
Here are some Medicine Safety
Tips to Keep in Mind
o Keep medicine up and away, out of children’s reach and sight even medicine
you take every day.
o Remember products you may not think about as medicine.
o Don't refer to medicine as candy.
o Consider places where kids get into medicine.
o Write clear instructions for caregivers about your child’s medicine.
o Teach your child that medicine should always be given by an adult.

Visit Safekids.org to learn more about medicine safety & for more
medicine safety tips.
 Extreme Heat Safety Information
Protecting Children from Extreme Heat: Information for Parents

Hot days are a regular occurrence here in Las Call your pediatrician immediately if your child develops
Vegas. Here are some ways to protect your child any of the following symptoms.
from the effects of extreme heat.
o Feeling faint
o Find an air-conditioned space o Extreme tiredness (e.g., unusually sleepy, drowsy, or hard to
o Stay hydrated. arouse) 
o Dress lightly o Headache
o Plan for extra rest time. o Fever
o Prevent the effects of sun exposure. o Intense thirst
o Ask your childcare provider about their heat safety o Not urinating for many hours 
policies o Nausea
o Vomiting
o Breathing faster or deeper than normal
Potential Health Effects of Extreme Heat o Skin numbness or tingling
Dehydration o Muscle aches
Heat exhaustion o Muscle spasms
Heat cramps
Heat stroke For more information visit HealthyChildren.org
 Child Passenger Safety Information
Buckling your child into the
proper car seat reduces serious
and fatal injuries by up to 80%.

For more information about buckling up

in Nevada and how to keep you and
your child safe on the road check out
the
NV CDC Restraint Fact Sheet
and
CDC Child Passenger Safety
 Nutrition Information
Guidelines for a Healthy Diet Vitamins and Minerals are
Nutrition for children is based on the same Important
principles as nutrition for adults.
Despite parents' best attempts, children may not
The Mayo Clinic website provides a broken-down list for
boys and girls of all ages. The page provides the
always get all the vitamins and minerals they need.
It is important to know how each vitamin and mineral helps
recommended calorie intake and how much of each
your child grow. They body cannot make these on their
nutrient-dense food a child should have a day.
own. Which is where a healthy diet comes in.
Mayo Clinic Daily Nutrition Guidelines
Vitamin A- B- C- D- Iron- Calcium are all essential to a
child’s growth. To see how each of these directly helps the
body grow visit
stanfordchildrens.org
 Nutrition Information
Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) in Nevada
The Sunrise WIC Clinics, operated by Sunrise Children’s Foundation, serve approximately 15,000 individuals
and families in need each month. For more information visit
sunrisechildren.org

Some Benefits From the Program Include

o improved birth outcomes, including fewer premature births, fewer infant deaths, and savings in health care costs
o improved diet and diet-related outcomes
o improved infant feeding practices
o improved immunization rates and regular source of medical care
o improved cognitive development and children’s school-readiness
o improved pre-conception nutritional status
o improved growth of nutritionally at-risk infants and children
o decreased incidence of iron deficiency anemia in children
 Community Information
Nevada Early Head Start
Age 0-3 and Nevada Ready Classroom Age 3-5.

The Early Head Start and Nevada Ready programs offer child
development and family support services to low-income and
underserved populations including expecting mothers, infants,
toddlers and their families.

For more information and to see if you qualify visit

sunrisechildren.org
 Community Information
HELP of Southern Nevada
HELP of Southern Nevada assists families and individuals in the community
overcome barriers and attain self-sufficiency through direct services, training and
referral to community resources.

Examples of what HELP of Southern

Nevada can assist with
o Behavioral Health o Work Opportunity
Assistance Assistance
o Emergency Resource o Holiday Assistance
Assistance o Food Assistance
o Utility Assistance For more information visit
helpsonv.org
 Community Information
Nevada Check Up (SCHIP)

Nevada Check Up is the state of Nevada's Children's Health Insurance Program. It

provides low-cost, complete health care to low income, uninsured children 0-19 years of
age who are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid.

To apply or get more information

on eligibility visit
dwss.nv.gov
 Children Development Information
Potty Training! Learning to Use the Toilet
Keep in mind there is no “right” way or “wrong” age for children to learn to use the
toilet. It more depends on how ready the child is.
Most children develop control over their bowel and bladder by 18 months. This skill is
necessary for children to physically be able to use the toilet. 
Both you and your child have a role to play
• It is the parent's responsibility to provide a safe and supportive learning environment, teach your
child words for body parts and bowel movements, and avoid punishments and anger when there is
an accident.
• Its your child's responsibility to use the toilet at his/her own speed and learn their own body
signals for when to use the toilet.
For signs that indicate your child is ready to start potty training and more information when a
child is or isn’t ready visit
zerotothree.org
 Children Development Information
Did You Know there are Effective Parent Practices that Help Promote Children’s
Behavioral, Social, and Cognitive Development?
Effective Parent Practices
• Responding to children in a predictable way
• Showing warmth and sensitivity
• Having routines and household rules
• Sharing books and talking with children
• Supporting health and safety
• Using appropriate discipline without harshness

Children develop at their own pace. There is no exact date your child will learn a new skill, because each
child is unique. However, you know your child best and will notice sooner than others if your child isn’t
reaching development milestones. If you are concerned about your child missing milestones be sure to reach
out to your pediatrician. For more information on milestones for 0-5 years and effective parenting visit
CDC.com about Child Development
 Mealtimes and How it Can
Help Childrens Development

◦ Mealtimes can be messy, but they can also be a

fun learning experience.
◦ Mealtime routines can help children know what
to expect when it is time for meals or snacks.
◦ Allow children to use forks, spoons, cups, and
fingers. This helps fine motor skills.
◦ Sitting and eating with your child helps grow
social skills and can help teach your child how to
eat.
◦ Talk to your child during mealtimes.

For more tips visit

CDC Mealtime Tips and Routine
Social-Emotional/Mental Health Information
When parents support their child in acquiring the skills to identify and
express their feelings, they are increasing their child's long-term
mental health and social-emotional skills.
Eight reasons to teach your child about feelings
1. Normalizing feelings decreases anxiety.
2. Knowing our emotions promotes emotional intelligence.
3. Learning how to self-soothe reduces unhealthy behaviors.
4. Working through powerful emotions frees up a child to be their best
self.
5. Learning about emotions helps parents too.
6. Successfully working through emotions is the cornerstone of good
mental health.
7. Emotional health is critical to physical health.
8. Cultivating good emotional health paves, a path for long-term health
and well-being.
For more information on how feelings and your children visit
Nurture Thrives 8 vital reasons
 Social-Emotional/Mental Health Information
Children that have parents who read to them have
increased social-emotional benefits.
o Reading stories help with communication and engagement between parent and
child
o Teaches Empathy
o Grows their imagination
o Builds vocabulary
o Gives the child and parent time to be silly together
o Reading helps relieve your child from stress and anxiety
Remember that the interaction between parent and child is key to
making the most out of the reading experience. Here are some things
consider next time you read to your child.
o Cuddling while reading makes your baby feel connected, safe, and warm.
o Using different emotions and expressive sounds while reading increases social
and emotional development.
o As you read, make your baby look and answer questions to promote social
development and thinking skills.
For more tips and information about reading with your child visit
Mom Junction 7 Amazing Benefits of Bedtime Stories
Did you know positive interaction during
everyday routines can help with your child's
social-emotional and mental health?
Morning wake-ups, getting dressed, bath time,
mealtimes, and bedtimes are all learning opportunities for
your child.
In each routine you should talk to your child about what they are
doing and how they are feeling and allow them to make their
own choices.
By turning these everyday routines into a positive parent child
interaction, your child will gain
social-emotional skills and increased mental health. For more
information examples of questions to ask and ways to talk to
your child during each routine visit
Head Start ECLKC
Recommended Reading
Raising a child can be
stressful and its good to
remember you’re not alone.
Sometimes your child's
behavior can be a little too
much to handle. Do not fret!
Here is a list of books to
help any parent deal with a
spirited, strong willed child.
Children books are a great
way to explain health issues
such as asthma, diabetes,
allergies, and more to your
child.
For several books that can help
your child understand more
about their personal health visit
readingbrightstart.org

15 parent books that addres

s behavior issues
 Recommended Resources
Tufts University has a page dedicated to parenting and family
resources. With topics such as
• Discipline • Stepfamilies
• Parenting with Chronic Illness • Bullying
• Parenting with Mental Illness • Sleeping
• Social Media • Child Abuse
• Manners • Child Care

Be sure to check out

Tufts University Parent and Family Resource Page