Healthy Children (Resources, tips, articles, more)

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was founded in June 1930 by 35 pediatricians who met in Detroit in response to the need for an independent pediatric forum to address children’s needs. When the AAP was established, the idea that children have special developmental and health needs was a new one. Preventive health practices now associated with child care – such as immunizations and regular health exams – were only just beginning to change the custom of treating children as “miniature adults."

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http://www.healthychildren.org

10 Important Trick or Treat Halloween Safety Tips to Teach Your Kids

Guest Post by kim on twokidsandacoupon.com

Halloween is just a month away, and as we start shopping for costumes, planning spooky gatherings and talking about trick-or-treat it is also a great time to start talking about safety tips as well. Trick or treating is lots of fun, but it can also have some hidden dangers if you are not aware. Here are some great safety tips to go through with your child before the big night.

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http://twokidsandacoupon.com/2012/09/parenting-guest-post-10-important-trick-or-treat-halloween-safety-tips-to-teach-your-kids.html

8 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make

by Amanda May

You know the drill: You give your child an ultimatum -- "Get dressed or we're staying home!" -- and naturally she says, "Okay, we'll stay home!" Might as well plant a big "L" on your forehead. We all see our discipline efforts backfire on occasion (hey, you're tired!), and of course there are those battles just not worth fighting (no kid ever flunked preschool because his teeth were furry). But you do need to prove you're the parent at least some of the time. Learning to avoid these discipline land mines can help you hop to it.

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http://www.parenting.com/article/8-discipline-mistakes-parents-make

"Can I Have a Hug?" Helping Children with Hello and Goodbye

by Patty Wipfler

A heartfelt Q&A posted by a concerned parent and the thought felt answer posted by Patty Wipfler. Enjoy!

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http://www.handinhandparenting.org/news/191/64/Can-I-Have-a-Hug-Helping-Children-with-Hello-and-Goodbye

10 Questions to Help You Reconnect with Your Kids

posted by Eliza Clark

School has started, ways to spend time and connect with your kids!

"...So we’re looking for ways to reconnect at the end of the day. As most of you probably know, asking kids “how was school today?” usually yields a one-word answer: fine, good, or OK. Not terribly informative. Here are some questions that we’ve had more luck with. If you’ve got any good ones, let us know!"

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http://www.savvysource.com/parenting/13477-10-questions-to-ask-your-kids-after-a-day-at-elementary-school

10 Things You Didn't Know Gmail Did Tips and Tricks for Gmail

by Marziah Karch, About.com Guide

Gmail is really useful. It's free without feeling cheap. It doesn't add ads to the signature line of your email messages, and it gives you a very generous amount of storage space. Still not convinced? What's So Great About Gmail? Here's a few things you may not have known you can do with Gmail.

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http://google.about.com/od/gmailtipsandtricks/tp/Gmail_Tips.htm?nl=1

Top 10 Tips for Raising Your Childs Self Esteem

by Jennifer Shakeel

In today’s society it is hard for an grown adult to have high self esteem, so imagine what it is like for a child. Bombarded by images on television, in magazines, billboards as well as the radio that very few people can live up to. It is important that we are teaching our children how to like who they are as people. Liking yourself is what self esteem is.

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http://www.more4kids.info/658/tips-for-self-esteem

60 Inspiring Examples of Twitter in the Classroom

by Staff Writers

Social media offers some great opportunities for learning in the classroom, bringing together the ability to collaborate, access worldwide resources, and find new and interesting ways to communicate in one easily accessible place. Teachers around the world have found innovative ways to use Twitter as a teaching tool, and we’ve shared many of these great ideas here with you.

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http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2011/12/60-inspiring-examples-of-twitter-in-the-classroom