Nutrition
INTERGENERATIONAL INTRIGUE
National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Karen DeBord, Ph.D. Child Development Specialist North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Copyright/Access Information Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon.” Said the old man, “I do too!” The little boy whispered, “I wet my pants.” “I do that too,” laughed the old man. Said the little boy,…
Chi tiếtCHILD CARE IN THE UNITES STATES: YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Marlys Ann Boschee, Ed. D. Associate Professor University of South Dakota Geralyn M. Jacobs, Ed.D., Assistant Professor University of South Dakota Copyright/Access Information Family structure and the role of women within the family have changed significantly in the last two decades. Today, over one-half of the mothers who have preschool children are employed outside the…
Chi tiếtLOOK FOR QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS
The “to do” list can be long for families preparing for the arrival of a baby. With the excitement of new clothes, cribs, toys and playpens, it is easy to forget to plan for child care. But if a mother expects to go back to work after the birth, it is very important to start…
Chi tiếtREALITIES OF STEREOTYPES
National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Marilyn Lopes Extension Specialist, Family Life Education Cape Cod Extension University of Massachusetts Copyright Access Information Differences in our society are many, including age, religion, physical and mental abilities, gender, sexual orientation, income, family or social status, and physical appearance. Anyplace where differences are found leaves room for stereotypes.…
Chi tiếtGetting Along: Sibling Fights
Lesia Oesterreich Family Life Extension Specialist Human Development & Family Studies Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information Why kids quarrel and what parents can do about it There are a number of reasons that kids quarrel, fight, and tease. Sometimes they are just bored, tired, or hungry. Other times they are seeking attention, looking for companionship,…
Chi tiếtCHILD CARE IN THE UNITES STATES: YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Marlys Ann Boschee, Ed. D. Associate Professor University of South Dakota Geralyn M. Jacobs, Ed.D., Assistant Professor University of South Dakota Copyright/Access Information Family structure and the role of women within the family have changed significantly in the last two decades. Today, over one-half of the mothers who have preschool children are employed outside the…
Chi tiếtINFANT DEVELOPMENT
Paul Nuttall Professor Emeritus, Human Development Human Relations University of Connecticut Copyright/Access Information YOU WILL LEARN: what to expect from infants. all infants are different yet they have similar patterns of development. the first year of life is very important. INFANTS Two infants born at the same time may be very different. Some infants are…
Chi tiếtNutrition
Nutrition IssuesBreastfeeding & Infant Nutrition Food-related Activities Meals and Snacks Food Safety News Releases Spanish Resources Related Links Distance Learning Opportunities Click here for help in viewing a PDF document Nutrition Issues ABC’s of Feeding Preschoolers Ann Hertzler Child Care and Adult Food Program Constance A. Bettis Child Care Home: Appetites and Healthy Attitudes Toward Food Elaine Wilson & M. Burns Child Care Home:…
Chi tiếtNutrition for the Preschool Child
H. Darlene Martin Extension Nutrition Specialist Northeast Research and Extension Center University of Nebraska Charlotte Kern Extension Agent University of Nebraska Copyright/Access Information Development of the Preschool Child The preschooler’s growth is slower than that of an infant. An average child age 2 through 5 will grow about 2 1/2 inches and gain 4 or…
Chi tiếtMAKING BABY FOOD
Elisabeth Schafer Professor, Human Nutrition Food Science and Human Nutrition Iowa State University Extension Nicholas K. Fradgley Extension Assistant Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information Homemade baby foods can help you provide low-cost, nutritious foods for your little one. Commercial baby foods are convenient and safe, but they often contain more water, starch, and sugar than…
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