Parenting for toddlers
Website providing parents with parenting advice. Gives videos and best practice research
Source: cdc.gov
Eating Disorders in Teens
Information on eating disorders in teens. Provides explanations, warning signs, and how to help teens avoid unhealthy body image and eating disorders.
Source: teens.webmd.com
The Science behind Drug Abuse
Resources for Teens to understand that harms of drug abuse and how to avoid it.
Source: teens.drugabuse.gov
Teen Parenting
Fact and resources for teen parents and their parents. Resources and information provided.
Source: hhs.gov
http://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescent-health-topics/reproductive-health/teen-pregnancy/#.VCwym_ldWSo
Temperament Overview
A web article detailing the ten temperament traits and why they are important in understanding children and young adults.
Source: centerforparentingeducation.org
Purple Crying
The Period of PURPLE Crying begins at about 2 weeks of age and continues until about 3-4 months of age. There are other common characteristics of this phase, or period, which are better described by the acronym PURPLE. All babies go through this period. It is during this time that some babies can cry a lot and some far less, but they all go through it.
Source: purplecrying.info
Sleep and Your Preschooler
A brief online article all about sleep for young children. It inludes benefits of sleep, tips, and advice for parents.
Source: kidshealth.org
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/sleep/sleep_preschool.html
Safe Sleep for infants
In an effort to reduce the risk of all sleep-related infant deaths, the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) updated policy statement and technical report includes recommendations on how to create a safe sleep environment.
Source: healthychildren.org
Preemie Milestones
An extensive list of milestones for premature babies up to 5 years of age, with a more detailed focus on the first 2 years.
Source: healthychildren.org
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/preemie/Pages/Preemie-Milestones.aspx
Power Your Life
A website with information on how women's health can play into the health of thier families, especially how health of mothers can affect pregnancy and infants.
Source: poweryourlife.org