Parenting Tips

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Today more than ever, parents are constantly being asked to make difficult decisions about their children's care and welfare. The resources in this section are provided to help support you in the decisions you make every day.

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Articles & Advice

Our collection of articles is intended to give you more specific information on the topics that are most important to you. These reference materials provide helpful information as you conduct your childcare search and take an active part in the development of your child.

Behavior & Discipline

• Pro-Social Behavior

Child Development

• Social and Emotional Development
• Enhancing Children's Self Esteem
• Encouraging Social Development
• When It's Time for a Nap

Nutrition

• Breakfast Parfait Recipe
• Apple Pie Parfait
• SMART Breakfast
• Oatmeal Recipes
• Is Your Child a Picky Eater?
• Drink Up! The Importance of Water for Children
• Hummus Dip
• Galaxy of Grub
• Gram-o-la Recipe

Health & Safety

• Steps to Avoid Colds and the Flu
• Playground Supervision
• Children and Sun Exposure
• Back to Sleep
• Let's Get Physical
• Tips for Selecting a Summer Camp
• Spring Cleaning
• Water Play
• Teach Your Child to Be Active for Life
• Points of PRIDE: Hand washing
• Be Prepared for Winter Weather!

Learning

• Creativity through Learning

Art of Parenting

• How is Your Stress Level?
• Talking with Young Children
• What is "Respect for Children"?
• Instilling the Spirit of Giving in Your Child

Monthly Calendar

• November 2008

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Parenting Websites

We know you want to make an informed choice when selecting a center and program for your child. The following links provide useful information that can help you feel confident that you've made the best possible choice.

• National Child Care Information Center—The NCCIC is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that provides a wealth of early care and education information.
• National Child Care Association—The NCCA is active in national childcare issues and works in Washington to balance the quality, affordability, and availability of licensed, private childcare and education programs.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children—NAEYC administers an accreditation system to improve the quality of education and care provided in programs for young children. Its Web site provides information for families concerning early childhood development and childcare issues.
• National Network for Child Care—NNCC unites the expertise of many of the nation's leading universities to share knowledge about children and childcare. The site offers over 1000 publications and childcare resources, an e-mail discussion group, a quarterly newsletter, and more.
• Almanac of Policy Issues: Child Care Issues—The Almanac offers background information, archived documents, and links on childcare issues in the U.S.
• Administration for Children and Families—The ACF is a federal agency that funds state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, childcare, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.
• National After School Association—The NAA is a professional association dedicated to the development, education, and care of children and youth during their out-of-school hours. Its site offers publications, articles, and numerous other resources for parents.
• HealthyKids.com—The companion Web site to the magazine. It provides expert advice on health and safety, food and nutrition, family issues, enriching activities, recipes, and more.
• Healthy Child—This informative Web site features hundreds of reliable, in-depth articles, resources, and quality information about natural, holistic parenting plus carefully selected natural, non-toxic products for keeping your babies and kids safe and healthy.
• National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care—The NRC Web site offers links to a variety of childcare resources, state licensing agencies, and guides to choosing a childcare program.