Book
Mayo Clinic guide to raising a healthy child
Publication Information
Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic, [2019]
Physical Description
502 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Summary
Drawing from the collective wisdom of pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child addresses key questions and concerns many parents have about the preschool and school-age years. In this book, parents learn what to expect in the lively, wonder-filled time between ages 3 and 11. They'll find answers to family dilemmas such as feeding a picky eater, resolving sleep problems, addressing bullying, treating common injuries and illnesses, and coping with complex health care needs. Experts discuss what it takes to prepare a child for a rich and meaningful adult experience. It's no secret that parenting is rarely a straightforward path and that it can be challenging at times, but anyone can be a good parent. This book is intended to be a companion manual for navigating those early to middle childhood years, offering encouragement and trusted advice from some of the best experts around, and helping your family find success.
Notes
"Ages 3 to 11"--Cover.
Includes index.
Contents
- Part 1: Growth and development. Welcome to the preschool and school-age years
- Preschool years
- Early elementary school years
- Late elementary school years
- Part 2: Health and welness. Partnering with primary medical care
- Vaccinations
- Protecting your child's teeth
- Good night, sleep tight
- Child care when you're not there
- Staying safe
- First aid and emergency care
- Part 3: Fitness and nutrition. Moving for life
- Nutrition for growing kids
- Preventing obesity and eating disorders
- Childhood obesity
- Part 4: Emotions and behaviors. Encouraging positive behavior
- Raising a resilient child
- Fostering friendships
- Coping with tough times
- Mental health concerns
- Part 5: Common illnesses and concerns
- Part 6: Complex needs. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Learning disorders
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Parenting complex needs
- Part 7: Being a family. Families of all kinds
- Parenting together
- Juggling act
- Understanding special education services
- Making meals easier
- Pain reliever dosage by weight
- Additiona resources.