Even babies can get tooth decay. There are new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines regarding oral health and tooth decay prevention. These recommendations can help you instill good habits in your children. Liquids: Water: Serve water between meals (preferably fluoridated tap water).Juice: Fluoride Brushing When to see a dentist: The AAP recommends a child’s Read More
Category: Health and Safety
Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning
By Allison Browne, MPH Lead Screening Promotion CoordinatorOffice of Environmental Public Health SciencesWashington State Department of Health Did you know that the week of October 20th to 26th is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week? Exposure to lead can cause serious damage to a child’s development. If lead gets into a child, it can cause brain Read More
Internet Safety
Parents are now facing modern fears and concerns that they’ve never dealt with before in this age of the Internet. Multiple Internet sources such as cell phones and play stations also make it even more difficult to keep track of what your child is doing online. With this new threat to children’s safety, Parent Trust Read More
Positive Childhood Experiences
There have been over 10 years of research into something called Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). ACES are specific things that occur in childhood. As a result, they affect adult health and well-being. Definition of ACEs: growing up (prior to age 18) in a household with: ACEs are surprisingly common. They happen in “the best of Read More
Be a Food Detective
As the parents, you are in charge of the food that comes into your house. You can’t control what your children eat when they are on their own, but you can do your best to be educated about health and nutrition, set a good example, and provide healthy food choices at home. It’s not so Read More
Outdoor Play Safety
Rain or shine, it is always a good time of year to revisit outdoor health and safety issues. Clothing safety: Drawstrings can strangle a child if they get caught on playground equipment. Before your child plays outside, remove drawstrings. Little kids on big kid equipment: “Lift me up! Pick me up!” Complying with this request Read More