Childcare and children's health - 2005

2005

• Literacy as Part of Everyday Life
• Reading with Young Children
• Reducing Infectious Diseases
• Giving Medication
• Parent-Professional Partnerships

Childcare and Children's Health information sheets for parents - November 2005

*Literacy as Part of Everyday Life*

Literacy is part of the everyday life of families. Written and spoken words are used to communicate our ideas and feelings and shared meanings. We use literacy as we communicate with family members and friends, do the shopping, cook dinner and participate in leisure activities. Family members play a big role in supporting literacy and learning in children as they go about their daily lives. Read more...

Childcare and Children's Health information sheets for parents - August 2005

*Reading with Young Children*

Reading is a vital part of your child's development. Reading aloud with your child helps develop the skills that are needed when he or she starts school. You are not trying to "teach" your young child to read before they begin school but you are helping him or her to develop a love of books. your child will understand how a book works and get to know how much fun they can be. Read more...

Childcare and Children's Health information sheets for parents - May 2005

*Reducing Infectious Diseases*

It is natural that as children begin to have more contact with the wider world they become more exposed to viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. Taking steps to reduce the spread of infectious disease is especially important in childcare settings where children congregate. Read more...

Childcare and Children's Health information sheets for parents - April 2005

*Giving Medication*

Giving either "over the counter" or prescription medications unneccessarily to young children is an increasing concern. Many children who have viral infections (colds or flu) are prescribed antibiotics inappropriately. The vast majority of these are viral in origin and antibiotics will not help. Read more...

Childcare and Children's Health information sheets for parents - March 2005

*Parent-Professional Partnerships*

Partnerships between parents and child care professionals ensure better results for everyone. However, it isn't always easy to make partnerships happen. Read more...