Created by a leading breastfeeding and phone care practitioner, this newly revised problem-solver helps nurses, lactation professionals, and other medical staff confidently advise breastfeeding mothers. It is ideal for use with the acclaimed Pediatric Telephone Protocols. 

Created by a leading breastfeeding and phone care practitioner, this newly revised problem-solver helps nurses, lactation professionals, and other medical staff confidently advise breastfeeding mothers. It is ideal for use with the acclaimed Pediatric Telephone Protocols. 

High blood pressure effects Black people more than any other racial or ethnic group. This booklet speaks directly to this population, teaching about this important risk factor and supporting efforts to promote healthy lifestyle habits and encourage regular blood pressure screenings. Content focuses on understanding blood pressure, risk factors for HBP, and common treatments such as eating healthier, getting regular physical activity and the role of medications. Full--?color photographic artwork. 20 pages, 4" x 8?".

Realizing that one has high blood pressure (HBP) is a first step to keeping it in check. Part of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8TM, eight steps everyone should take to achieve ideal cardiovascular health, this useful brochure helps individuals understand their blood pressure numbers, learn how to manage their condition and adopt healthy lifestyle changes. It includes information on HBP medications and recommendations on sodium reduction. Information on home blood pressure monitoring is also included.

This new quick reference guide provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential information on managing emotional and behavioral issues in group care settings.

Topics cover social-emotional development, biting, napping difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, gender development, self-stimulation behaviors, and more. In addition to behavioral issues commonly seen in small children, epigenetics, medications, toxic stress, adverse childhood experiences, and how to help children who have undergone traumatic experiences are touched on by the editors.

The book contains 25 quick reference sheets on topics such as ADHD, ASD, depression, tantrums, and separation anxiety. In addition, sample daily report forms, medication forms, and other informative documents to support working with young children are also included in this comprehensive guide.
 
Case studies are also presented on various difficult situations with small children in a classroom setting and discuss how these situations might be handled.

This new quick reference guide provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential information on managing emotional and behavioral issues in group care settings.

Topics cover social-emotional development, biting, napping difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, gender development, self-stimulation behaviors, and more. In addition to behavioral issues commonly seen in small children, epigenetics, medications, toxic stress, adverse childhood experiences, and how to help children who have undergone traumatic experiences are touched on by the editors.

The book contains 25 quick reference sheets on topics such as ADHD, ASD, depression, tantrums, and separation anxiety. In addition, sample daily report forms, medication forms, and other informative documents to support working with young children are also included in this comprehensive guide.
 
Case studies are also presented on various difficult situations with small children in a classroom setting and discuss how these situations might be handled.

This award-winning guide provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential information on the prevention and management of infectious diseases in group care settings. The newly revised and updated fifth edition is aligned with the most recent version of the premier AAP source of information on infectious diseases, Red Book®: 2018–2021 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 31st Edition. The robust section of more than 55 quick reference fact sheets on common infectious diseases and symptoms has been expanded to include a new sheet on croup. Additionally, the forms have been updated to align with Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 4th Edition, and there is a new form, “Infections Caused by Interactions of Humans With Pets and Wild Animals.” As always, the guide is easy to use, providing clear, authoritative guidance on limiting the spread of infection.

This award-winning guide provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential information on the prevention and management of infectious diseases in group care settings. The newly revised and updated fifth edition is aligned with the most recent version of the premier AAP source of information on infectious diseases, Red Book®: 2018–2021 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 31st Edition. The robust section of more than 55 quick reference fact sheets on common infectious diseases and symptoms has been expanded to include a new sheet on croup. Additionally, the forms have been updated to align with Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 4th Edition, and there is a new form, “Infections Caused by Interactions of Humans With Pets and Wild Animals.” As always, the guide is easy to use, providing clear, authoritative guidance on limiting the spread of infection.

Thoroughly revised and expanded, the 4th edition offers a practical, objective, evidence-based guide to the medical diagnosis and management of child abuse. Written and edited by a vast array of the world's leading experts on child abuse and neglect, this indispensable resource clearly explains the signs, symptoms, and injuries of a child who has been abused; techniques for taking the medical history and examining children who may have been abused; and guidance on medicolegal principles.

Features hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a wealth of diagnostic, radiographic, and management information.

New chapters include:

    Sentinel Injuries

    Burns

    Medical Neglect and Obesity

    Environmental Neglect and Social Determinants of Health

    Supervisory Neglect

    Children Endangered by Drugs

    Psychological Maltreatment

    Interpersonal Violence

    Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation via Electronic Media

    Reporting Abuse, Managing Uncertainty, and Other Legal Issues

    Professional Considerations for Those Who Care for the Potentially Abused Child

    Caring for the Child in Out-of-Home Care

    Trauma-Informed Care and Treatment

    Identification of Child Maltreatment

    Evidence-Based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Programs

    Creating Change Through Advocacy

Thoroughly revised and expanded, the 4th edition offers a practical, objective, evidence-based guide to the medical diagnosis and management of child abuse. Written and edited by a vast array of the world's leading experts on child abuse and neglect, this indispensable resource clearly explains the signs, symptoms, and injuries of a child who has been abused; techniques for taking the medical history and examining children who may have been abused; and guidance on medicolegal principles.

Features hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a wealth of diagnostic, radiographic, and management information.

New chapters include:

    Sentinel Injuries

    Burns

    Medical Neglect and Obesity

    Environmental Neglect and Social Determinants of Health

    Supervisory Neglect

    Children Endangered by Drugs

    Psychological Maltreatment

    Interpersonal Violence

    Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation via Electronic Media

    Reporting Abuse, Managing Uncertainty, and Other Legal Issues

    Professional Considerations for Those Who Care for the Potentially Abused Child

    Caring for the Child in Out-of-Home Care

    Trauma-Informed Care and Treatment

    Identification of Child Maltreatment

    Evidence-Based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Programs

    Creating Change Through Advocacy

Obtain the latest tools and practice recommendations from leading experts on how to tackle childhood obesity. Completely revised and updated, the third edition provides clinicians with point-of-care guidance on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of obesity in children older than 2 years. This convenient flip chart includes full-color illustrations throughout, providing health care professionals with practical support and guidance to help improve care and outcomes for all children.

Obtain the latest tools and practice recommendations from leading experts on how to tackle childhood obesity. Completely revised and updated, the third edition provides clinicians with point-of-care guidance on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of obesity in children older than 2 years. This convenient flip chart includes full-color illustrations throughout, providing health care professionals with practical support and guidance to help improve care and outcomes for all children.

With a focus on pantry-friendly recipes with 10 ingredients or less that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, this new recipe book provides a delicious selection of 21 budget-conscious dishes that can easily fit into any diabetes meal plan. Additional content helps people who are managing diabetes make smarter food and lifestyle choices, understand how carbohydrates can fit into their diet and more.