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 Directory of Services for Children & Youth in Coconino
County
The Status of
Children in Coconino
County
(Coming Soon)
Department of Economic Security's
semi-annual reports on child welfare
Building Emergency
Contraception Awareness
Awareness Among Adolescents
a Tool Kit for Schools and
Community-Based Organizations (PDF format)
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it here.
Nut and Peanut Allergies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that 6% of children younger
than 3 years old have some kind of allergy to food, putting them at risk of
an allergic reaction at home, or even more dangerously, away from home.
Read the entire article on KidsHealth.org
Adolescent Eating Disorders
Increasing among teens and kids, especially among young women
What parents should watch for - What parents can do
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What to do when you see a parent mistreating a child
in public.
We have all seen a child yelled at or even hit in
a public place. It’s usually in a grocery store or other location where there
are lots of temptations for children but nothing for them to really do, and
when the adults and children are tired and frustrated. It’s a set-up for
loss-of-control.
Find
out how you can help.
Final recommendations to the
Governor on CPS Reforms ( PDF file format)
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it here.
Learning, Play and Your Newborn
Your newborn may not seem to be ready to learn and play, but all of his
senses are working, and he's taking in the sensations, sounds, sights, and
scents of his world.
Read the entire article on KidsHealth.org
Facts and Myths about
Immunization
Sept. 2, 2003, KidsHealth.org
Since the start of widespread vaccinations in the United States, the numbers of
cases of some formerly common childhood illnesses like measles and pertussis
(whooping cough) have dropped by 95% or more. Immunizations have protected
millions of children from potentially deadly diseases and saved thousands of
lives. In fact, certain diseases crop up so rarely now that parents sometimes
ask if vaccines are even necessary anymore.
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Answering Children's Questions
About Sex
Sept. 1, 2003, KidsHealth.org
Answering kids' questions about sex is one of the responsibilities many
parents dread most. Otherwise confident parents often feel tongue-tied and
awkward when it comes to sex. But the subject shouldn't be avoided. By
answering children's questions as they arise, parents can help foster healthy
feelings about sex.
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Feeding Your Newborn
August 18, 2003, KidsHealth.org
How you feed your newborn will be one of the most important decisions you
make about life with your new baby. Make it an informed decision, and you
will be on your way to giving your baby a healthy start in life.
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Helping Your Child Through a
Divorce
August 19, 2003, KidsHealth.org
Divorce is stressful for parents and children alike. Although children's
emotional reactions usually depend on their age at the time of the divorce,
many children experience feelings of sadness, anger, and anxiety - and it's
not uncommon for these feelings to be expressed in their behavior.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to help your child during a divorce.
By minimizing the stress the situation creates and responding openly and
honestly to your child's concerns, you can help your child through this often
difficult time.
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What Can You Do to
Help Children Succeed in Life?
Some tips from United Way of Northern Arizona and Success by 6
Preparing Your Child for Visits
to the Doctor
August 18, 2003, KidsHealth.org
When children anticipate "going to the doctor," many become worried
and apprehensive about the visit. Whether they are going to see their primary
care doctor or a specialist - and whether for a routine exam, illness, or
special problem - children are likely to have fears, and some may even feel
guilty.
Some fears and guilty feelings surface easily, so that children can talk
about them. Others are harbored secretly and remain unspoken. In preparation
for a physician's examination, you can help your child express these fears
and overcome them.
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