Full Description
Now more than ever, the
health and safety of children requires the collaboration of educators, program
administrators, healthcare professionals, communities, and families.
Understanding children's health; creating, implementing, and following sound
health and safety policies and procedures; and learning to treat and respond to
health concerns and emergencies are critical to the success of every early
learning program.
Developed by pediatric physicians, healthcare providers, and early childhood educators, the fully revised sixth edition of Healthy Young Children focuses on how education and healthcare professionals can work with children and families to promote physical and mental health and provide safe and healthy environments.
Highlights of the new edition include discussions on
The need for increased
safety measures and training
The latest nutrition
and physical and mental health standards and guidelines
The importance of
creating and updating health and safety policies and procedures
The impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic on children, families, healthcare professionals, early
childhood educators, and early learning programs Plus, new features provide
Recommendations for
making family connections
Tips for health and
safety actions that can be implemented quickly
A test bank of over
150 questions for instructors
A full and extensive
list of references (available online) This text references national standards and guidelines from organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics (Caring for Our Children), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Contents
Contents:
Part Editors, Chapter Contributors, and Content Reviewers
Introduction and About the Book
Part 1: Health and Safety in Early Childhood Education
Chapter 1: Health and Safety for Children and Early Childhood Educators | Julia Luckenbill, ShaunAdrián Choflá
Chapter 2: Healthcare Professionals and Educators Work Together to Support Healthy and Thriving Children | Kristen Copeland, Amy L. King, Mary Beth Pero
Part 2: Promoting Children's Health | Brittany Massare, Alicia Haupt
Chapter 3: Enrollment, Health Documentation, Assessments, and Screenings | Multiple Contributors
Chapter 4: Health Education for Nutrition and Oral Health | Nicole Hackman, Madiha Jamil
Chapter 5: Physical Activity | Brittany Massare, Abigail Myers
Chapter 6: SocialEmotional and Mental Health | Banku Jairath, Ruth E. Gardner
Part 3: Prevention, Planning, and Treatment | Brittany Massare, Alicia Haupt
Chapter 7: First Aid and Injuries | Terri McFadden
Chapter 8: Understanding Common Illnesses and Conditions | Terri McFadden
Chapter 9: Preventing and Managing Infectious Diseases | Abbey Alkon, Timothy R. Shope
Chapter 10: Inclusion of Young Children with Special Healthcare Needs and/or Medical Complexity | Alicia Haupt, Stacey Cook
Chapter 11: Child Maltreatment: What It Is and What to Do | Nikki Gambhir
Part 4: Program and Facility Management | Jennifer Nizer, Manjula Paul, Louis A. Valenti
Chapter 12: Emergency and Disaster Preparation and Planning | Jennifer Nizer, Manjula Paul, Louis A. Valenti
Chapter 13: Creating a Safe Environment | Jennifer Nizer, Manjula Paul, Louis A. Valenti
Appendixes
Index
