* New * Children and H1N1 Vaccinations

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/freeresources/2009-10/pdf/09_h1n1_children.pdf

* New * Fall Flu Season: A Communication Toolkit
A collection of materials to provide information and communication resources to help center-based and home-based child care programs, Head Start programs, and other early childhood programs implement recommendations from CDC's Guidance on Helping Child Care and Early Childhood Programs Respond to Influenza during the 2009-2010 Influenza Season.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/childcare/toolkit/

* New * Fall Flu Season: Help for Early Childhood Programs

http://pandemicflu.gov/professional/school/

* New * FREE H1N1 Vaccines!
The Macomb County Health Department has three sites offering FREE H1N1 vaccines.
http://www.misd.net/Training/Flyers/h1N1flyer.pdf

* New * H1N1
A description of symptoms, preventative measures and sources of additional information are included in this flyer.
http://www.misd.net/Training/Flyers/H1N1.pdf

* New * Health & Safety in Child Care and Early Education
The National Resource Center's primary mission is to promote health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation.
http://nrckids.org/

* New * Healthy Kids Healthy Futures
Provide your family with healthy food choices and opportunities to move and have fun. Explore the link below and discover resources to help your child stay healthy for a lifetime.
http://www.healthykidshealthyfutures.com/

* New * Michigan's HELPING HAND WEBSITE
This site helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need. Simply click on one of the five tabs below for links to information about jobs and training, unemployment benefits, health care, family support and housing.
http://www.michigan.gov/helpinghand

* New * Protect yourself from H1N1.
Protéjase de la influenza H1N1
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/freeresources/2009-10/pdf/09_h1n1_vaccine_safety_ver3.pdf

* New * RECALL: Italian Sausages
These recalled products, totaling over 1 million pounds and including salami, from Daniele International were sold at Costco, Walmart and other retailers.
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=465&z=43

* New * SAFETY: Safety in the Water
Children's Hospital of Michigan offers safety tips for bath time and recreational activities.
http://www.misd.net/Training/Flyers/TripWaterSafety.pdf

* New * Social-Emotional Health and School Readiness
This basic guide is for parents who want to help their young children (birth to age five) to be socially and emotionally healthy so they can succeed in school and life.
The guide addresses the following questions: What is social-emotional health?
How does it affect school readiness?
How can I tell if my child is socially and emotionally healthy?
What can I do to support my child's social-emotional health?
How does discipline affect social-emotional health?
What if I have concerns about my childýs social-emotional health?
Where can I learn more about social-emotional health?
http://ecic4kids.org/documents/social_emotional_2009.pdf

Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids
Helping your child to eat and live well
http://www.misd.net/Training/Flyers/HealthyHabitsforHappyKids.pdf

Healthy toys - make informed choices about children's products
HealthyToys.org includes test results for more than 1,500 toys and children's products. This site is a first step in providing parents, grandparents, and others who care about children with the information they need to make better choices when purchasing toys and other children's products
http://press.healthytoys.org/index.php

Kids in Action
For young children, physical activity is natural. Kids in Action is based on the premise that children love to move. Little ones are delighted to have your company and your undivided attention. Playing actively with them will give pleasure to both of you. You do not need to be an expert on movement to promote a child's daily physical activity, and no special equipment is necessary to make meaningful activity part of children's lives.
http://www.fitness.gov/funfit/kidsinaction/kidsinaction_03.html

* * * Child Restraint Law in Michigan
Effective July 1, 2008
http://www.michigansafekids.org/newlaw.php

* AFFORDABLE FOOD FOR ALL
ANGEL FOOD IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR EVERYONE. THERE ARE NO INCOME REQUIREMENTS. FEED A FAMILY OF FOUR FOR A WEEK ON $30.00, OR A SENIOR CITIZEN FOR A MONTH. A SAMPLE MENU CAN BE VIEWED ON THE LINK BELOW. CONTACT THE ORDERING HOST SITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AT angelfood@wwnazarene.org
http://wwcconnections.org/index_files/CurrentMonthMenu.pdf

* RECALLS : ALL CURRENT RECALLS
Check out the website of Consumer Product Safety Commission for current recalls of products and toys or call them at 800.638.2772.
http://www.cpsc.gov

* SAFETY: POISION CONTROL-Children's Hospital of Michigan
For immediate advice on possible poisoning, toxic substance or any other environmental hazard, call toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to talk to one of the nurses, pharmacists or doctors at the Children's Hospital Regional Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.If you have an emergency, call 911 immediately. Macomb Safe Kids Chapter 586-741-4095
http://www.mitoxic.org/pcc/

* SAFETY: Poison Prevention Tips
Poison Help Hotline 1-800-222-1222
http://www.devoschildrens.org/ContentStore/PoisonBrochure.pdf

* The Right Connection: DEMENTIA 7.08
A user-friendly guide to dementia for families in Macomb County
http://www.misd.net/connection/SmallBooks/Dementia.pdf

* The Right Connection: DENTAL 7.08
A user-friendly guide for families in Macomb County
http://www.misd.net/connection/SmallBooks/Dental.pdf

* The Right Connection: FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER 7.08
A user-friendly guide to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder for families in Macomb County.
http://www.misd.net/connection/SmallBooks/Fetal%20Alcohol%20Spectrum%20Disorder.pdf

* The Right Connection: FOOD 7.08
A user-friendly guide to Food for families in Macomb County
http://www.misd.net/connection/SmallBooks/Food.pdf

* The Right Connection: HEALTH SERVICES 7.08
A user-friendly guide to health services for families in Macomb County
http://www.misd.net/connection/SmallBooks/Health%20Services.pdf

* The Right Connection: MENTAL HEALTH 7.08
A user-friendly guide on mental health for families in Macomb County
http://www.misd.net/connection/SmallBooks/Mental%20Health.pdf

* The Right Connection: VISION - HEARING SERVICES 7.08
A user-friendly guide to vision - hearing services for families in Macomb County
http://www.misd.net/connection/SmallBooks/Vision-HearingServices.pdf

*SAFETY FIRST!
If you haven't already, please sign up for the Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notices by email. There are a disturbing number of recalls out there, especially with the recent lead paint issues. PLEASE go to www.cpsc.gov and sign up for categories of interest to your family. It is a quick and important step for safety.
http://www.cpsc.gov

*SAFETY Prepare Your Family For Natural Disasters: A 3-Step Plan
Natural disasters and terrorist attacks can disrupt power, communication and transportation for days or even longer. The editors of the Harvard Health Publications Division at Harvard Medical School have created a guide for helping households prepare for disaster. The plan covers collecting supplies, creating a portable supply kit and developing and practicing an emergency plan. It also includes information on what to keep in your first-aid kit and what to do when disaster strikes.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/downloads/preparing_for_disaster.pdf

*SAFETY: ABC 's OF TOY SAFETY
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is emphasizing the importance of shopping safely. Know your ABC's of toy safety: (A) awareness, and knowing the (B) benefits, for (C) consumers - (Awareness Benefits Consumers). 4.08
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08086.html

*SAFETY: Child-Proofing Checklist
Suggestions for making a child's space as safe as possible.
http://www.civitas.org/pdfs/topics.pdf

*SAFETY: Emergency Preparedness
The likelihood of you and your family surviving a house fire depends as much on having a working smoke detector and an exit strategy, as on a well-trained fire department. The same is true for surviving a terrorist attack or other emergency. We must have the tools and plans in place to make it on our own, at least for a period of time, no matter where we are when disaster strikes. Just like having a working smoke detector, preparing for the unexpected makes sense. Get ready now.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/family/getready/getready.htm

*SAFETY: First Aid and Safety
Keeping your child safe is your top priority. Learn how to protect your child inside the house and out, what to do in an emergency, how to stock a first-aid kit, where to call for help, and more.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/index.html

*SAFETY: Household Safety: Preventing Cuts
It's normal for kids to get scrapes and cuts, but they must be protected from sharp and dangerous items around and outside the home. Read about ways to prevent cuts from common household objects.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/safety_cuts.html

*SAFETY: LEAD The problem of lead in lipstick
An overview of lead in lipstick.
http://www.misd.net/Training/Flyers/poison_kiss_final1.pdf

*SAFETY: Staying Safe While In The Water
Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches can be exciting opportunities for summer fun and can offer cool relief from hot weather. But water also can be dangerous for children if you don't take the proper precautions.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/fitness/safety/water_safety.html

*SAFETY: SUN SENSE
Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the United States today, with approximately 1.3 million new cases every year. One in five people in the United States will develop skin cancer in his or her lifetime. This number jumps to one in three in the Sunbelt states. Melanoma (the rarest but most deadly of skin cancers) is a cancer of younger people, especially adolescents and young adults. Melanoma is increasing at a rate of nearly 3% a year, faster than any other form of cancer. This increase is widely considered related to overexposure to the sun's harmful rays prior to the age of 18. For these reasons, it is vitally important to teach sun-safe behaviors to youth from preschool through high school and beyond.
http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/projectsafety/

*SAFETY: What you need to know about Carbon Monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in the United States. Check out this link for more information
http://www.devoschildrens.org/ContentStore/adult_Carbon%20Monoxide.pdf

A Healthier Halloween
Fun and safe ideas for enjoying Halloween, including families of children with diabetes, gluten free diets, allergies.
http://specialchildren.about.com/?once=true&

DENTAL HEALTH: Dental Care at discounted rates
Tri-County Dental Health Council gives information, names and phone numbers of places that offer lower cost dental services in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, and dentists who accept Medicaid. Prevent pain and infection - CALL(248)559-7767 Tri-County Dental Health Council Provides Dental Referrals For: Low Income People Medicaid Families Special Needs Dental Emergencies
http://www.dentalhealthcouncil.org/

DENTAL HEALTH: Discount Dental Plans for Families
List of DenteMax Dental procedures and fees: Members receive 20 to 50 percent discount on a comprehensive list of dental procedures, including annual oral exams, cleaning, x-rays, fillings, crowns and orthodontics.
http://www.macombcountymi.gov/discountdental/index.htm

DENTAL HEALTH: Get your preschoolers excited about taking care of their teeth
Here are some fun activities young children will love!
http://public.smilemichigan.com/site/317/default.aspx

DENTAL HEALTH: Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy
hen should you schedule a child's first trip to the dentist? Should young kids be flossing? How do you know if your child needs braces? Get the answers here.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/teeth/healthy.html

DRUG AWARENESS - TOBACCO PREVENTION: Smoke Free Dining
Want to know where you can go to dine in a smoke free environement in Michigan? Michigan Citizens for SmokeFree Air (MCSFA) is a grass roots statewide organization working for smoke-free environments wherever the public gathers. We previously published the Dining SmokeFree in Michigan book featuring smokefree restaurants and eateries in the state of Michigan. This information is now available at the above Restaurants link and is updated every few days.
http://www.smokefreemichigan.org/

DRUG AWARENESS - TOBACCO PREVENTION: Smoke Free Restaurants in Macomb County
"Building a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit."* Find out what happens when you smoke. Resources to help you quit. Support clean indoor air. Find out which restaurants in Macomb County are Smoke Free!
http://macombtobaccoprevention.com/

DRUG AWARENESS - TOBACCO PREVENTION:Macomb County Tobacco Prevention Coalition
Did you know there are over 100 Smoke Free Dining Establishments in Macomb County? Would you like view current information about Second Hand Smoke? Are you familiar with programs avaialable to your children and in your schools advocating for your children? Do you or do you know someone who needs information or help in quitting smoking? What are you waiting for click on the link below........and remember don't quit quitting!!!
http://macombtobaccoprevention.com/

HEALTH - SLEEP: Healthy Bedtime Habits For a Lifetime
Colgate and RIF have developed a Healthy Bedtime Habits Reading and Brushing Log online at www.ColgateHealthyHabits.com where children can log their reading and brushing activities. The website also has great resources for parents, like articles, tips and activities, to help them encourage their children to start these habits early.
http://www.colgate.com/app/HealthyHabits/US/EN/HomePage.cvsp

HEALTH EDUCATION: St. Joseph Mercy Canton Health Exploration Station, 4th Thursday of each month
Imagine seeing real germs grow. And crawling through a giant intestinal tract. And learning about body systems while playing a TV-style game show. These are the tools that inspire young minds to learn about health. About wellness. About making wise lifestyle choices. These are the tools of the Saint Joseph Mercy Health Exploration Station, Michigan's first interactive health education center -- one of only about 30 in the entire country. Your group will have time to explore the Exhibit Gallery -- a giant walk-through (not to mention crawl and slide through!) of the human body filled with exhibits to engage the senses of touch, sound and sight. Kids -- and kids at heart -- will enjoy leaping, pulling and stretching in the fitness area, hearing the rhythm of their own heartbeat and testing their nutrition savvy using a touch screen.
http://www.healthexplorationstation.com/aboutus.html

HEALTH SERVICES: Discount Prescription Program for Macomb County
Any Macomb County resident between the ages of 18-59 currently without prescription coverage can enroll themselves and their dependents in the Macomb County 18 - 59 Discount Prescription Program for a $12 annual fee to . They will receive a program identification card that will allow members to receive the lowest price available from more than 40,000 pharmacies throughout the nation. Unlike many governmental programs that require specific formulas, lengthy application forms and personal appearances, the Macomb County's 18 - 59 Prescription Drug Program will be simple for residents to use.
http://www.macombcountymi.gov/seniorservices/rx18.htm

HEALTH SERVICES: Downriver Community Services in Macomb County
Services include medical care, family practice physicians, alternatives to domestic aggression, group counseling, obstetric care and more.The Medical Centers primarily serve South St. Clair and North Macomb Counties. 586.749.5173
http://www.downrivercs.org/

HEALTH SERVICES: FREE Antibiotics at your Meijer Pharmacy
Leading Antibiotics are now FREE at your Meijer Pharmacy - No Strings Attached! "Rising health care costs are having a dramatic impact on families across the country, especially here in the Midwest. Our free antibiotic program is the next step Meijer is taking to lead the industry toward improving the health of our customers. It is all about delivering higher standards." -Mark Murray, Meijer president The program covers leading, oral generic antibiotics with a special focus on the prescriptions most often filled for children. The following are FREE with your doctor's prescription, regardless of insurance or co-pay: Amoxicillin Cephalexin SMZ-TMP Ciprofloxacin Ampicillin Penicillin VK Erythromycin
https://www.meijer.com/pharmacy

HEALTH SERVICES: FREE HEARING AND VISION SCREENING FOR MACOMB COUNTY CHILDREN
The Macomb County Health Department, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Community Health, is offering free hearing and vision screening for children entering kindergarten in the 2008-2009 school year. All screening tests are by appointment only at the Mount Clemens office of the Health Department, located at 43525 Elizabeth Road. Call 586.412.5945 to set up an appointment.

HEALTH SERVICES: Immunizations for children in Macomb County
available at the Macomb County Health Department.
http://www.misd.net/Connection/health.htm#11

HEALTH SERVICES: La Leche League International
The La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
http://lalecheleague.org/

HEALTH SERVICES: Macomb Community Mental Health
Information on mental health and substance abuse services available in Macomb County.
http://macombcountymi.gov/communitymentalhealth/

HEALTH SERVICES: Macomb County Health Department
County Health Department of Macomb County
http://www.macombcountymi.gov/publichealth/index.asp

HEALTH SERVICES: Mental Health Services in Macomb County
Mental Health Services available in Macomb County
http://www.misd.net/Connection/mental.htm

HEALTH SERVICES: MI Child
MIChild is a health insurance program for the uninsured children of Michigan's working families. MIChild services are provided by many HMOs and other health care plans throughout Michigan.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2943_4845_4931---,00.html

HEALTH SERVICES: Postpartum Adjustment Group Support
The Beaumont Parenting Program and Tree of Hope Foundation have partnered to create a safe and supportive environment for families dealing with postpartum adjustment issues.
https://www.beaumonthospitals.com/postpartum-adjustment-support

HEALTH SERVICES: Right Connection in Macomb County
Health services available in Macomb County
http://www.misd.net/Connection/health.htm

HEALTH SERVICES: St. John Health Connect REAL MEDICINE
Information regarding St. John Health System. 1-888-440-REAL. Connect in Espanol, AQrabic, or Hmong. If you're like most people, you're too busy to go searching all over for health information. You have time for just one call, and you need to make it a good one. That's why we created a single number that connects you with all the services and resources you need. Making it easy to make the connections....that's what we call REAL MEDICINE.
http://www.realmedicine.org/

HEALTH: Angelman Syndrome
Angelman Syndrome (AS) has confused the medical community and parents of Angelman children for hundreds of years. Initially presumed to be rare, it is now believed thousands of Angelman Syndrome cases have gone undiagnosed or misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy, autism or other childhood disorders. The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is a national organization of families, caregivers and professionals who care about those with Angelman Syndrome. It is a member organization of the International Angelman Syndrome Organization (IASO).
http://www.angelman.org

HEALTH: FREE Info/Tips for a healthier lifestyle at Michigan Steps UP: Move More. Eat Better. Don'
Create Personal Plan Take the assessment quiz and set goals that work for you. Personal Plan Tools then help you meet your goals. Record Achievements Daily Each day, use your daily journal to record your progress. Print your daily journals out or use the online tool. Update Goals Weekly At the end of each week, enter your week-end totals from your daily journals into your Weekly Journal Calculator. This on-going motivation keeps you on track! Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) After creating a Personal Plan, complete the HRA. The HRA is a tool that provides a confidential, in-depth assessment and recommendations for health improvement.
http://www.michigan.gov/surgeongeneral

HEALTH: Free Prenatal Vitamins 6/08
MeijerInc. stores will begin offering free prenatal vitamins to customers with prescriptions from their doctors.
http://www.meijer.com/pharmacy/antibiotics.asp

HEALTH: Giving your kid's doctor a check-up
Michigan's Department of Community Health Web site offers the opportunity to verify a doctor's license with the State. Click on "Online Services" at the top of the home page, then scroll down to "Verify a Health Professional License." Any disciplinary action taken against a doctor will also be listed. Check your doctor's board certification by calling 1.866.ASK-ABMS (275.2267). After registering at the ABMS Web site (www.abms.org/registration.asp), certification can be verified online.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch

HEALTH: Immunization Scheduler
A personalized immunization schedule.
http://parentcenter.com/calculators/immunization/?_requestid=74404

HEALTH: Kids and Their Bones: A Guide for Parents
Typically, when parents think about their children's health, they don't think about their bones. But building healthy bones by adopting healthy nutritional and lifestyle habits in childhood is important to help prevent osteoporosis and fractures later in life. Open the link below to find out more.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/family/kidbones/kidbones.htm

HEALTH: New Prescription Discount Card Program 5.08
Macomb County Introduces a New Prescription Discount Card Program - Macomb County is making free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. The cards may be used by all county residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage, and are accepted at many of the county's pharmacies. A national network of more than 59,000 participating retail pharmacies honors the NACo prescription discount card. There is no cost to the residents of Macomb County for NACo and the county to make these money saving cards available. Cards will be available at: Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department in the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road in Clinton Township. The Macomb County Animal Shelter, 21417 Dunham Road in Clinton Township.Cards will also be available at the three Macomb County Health Department clinics: The Southeast Health Center, 25401 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores; Southwest Health Center, 27690 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren; and Central Health Service Center, 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens. The cards will be available at the Macomb County Library at 16480 Hall Road, Clinton Township near Garfield Road. The cards will soon be available at community senior centers, certain libraries and municipal halls. Visit www.macombcountymi.gov/seniorservices/index.htm for a current list of distribution sites or call 586-469-6313. Macomb County residents may also call the toll free number 1-877-321-2652 or visit www.caremark.com/naco for assistance with the program. The discount card program is administered by Caremark Rx, Inc.
http://www.caremark.com/naco

HEALTH: On The Move
A booklet which discusses the importance of movement, how it supports areas of development and creative ways that parents and caregivers can bring physical activity into a child's life.
http://www.zerotothree.org/motion/

HEALTH: Protect Babies and Toddlers from serious Diseases
What to expect? Where to go? Read more information on the vaccines that prevent diseases.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Immunize-Your-Little-Mich_7189_7.pdf

HEALTH: Required Childhood Immunizations for Michigan Child Care/Preschool
Find out what immunizations the state of Michigan requires.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/PreSchoolRules_170325_7.pdf

HEALTH: Spaulding for Children Zero to Three Program
The Spaulding for Children 0-3 Program provides access to prenatal care, family support, education and training to reduce the risk factors for child maltreatment in families.
http://www.misd.net/Training/Flyers/ZerotoThree-Macomb.pdf

HEALTH: STUDENTS AND MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
Does your child's school permit students with asthma to carry and use inhalers at school? What about epinephrine? Asthma and allergies can happen any time, anywhere in the classroom, on the playground or in the lunchroom so it's important for students to have immediate access to these lifesaving medications at all times. Many states have passed legislation giving children this right. Click a state on our interactive map, or view a list of states. You may also dowload a PDF version of this map in either color or black and white. Site sponsored by The Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA).
http://www.breatherville.org/advocacy/meds-at-school/

HEALTH:Out and About in Macomb County
A guide to fun physical activities for you and your family. Macomb County Health Department 586-412-6394
http://www.misd.net/Training/Flyers/HDResMan9_15_05.pdf

NUTRITION: 7 Great Snacks for a Housebound Day
No time to go grocery shopping? No problem! Here are 7 ideas for snacks made from items you just might have in your fridge or pantry right now.
http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1428

NUTRITION: Are you Elgible for Food Assistance?
Find out if you can get Food Stamps and estimate how much help you would receive each month by entering information about your household, income and expenses. Or you can call the Food Stamp Helpline for an estimate.
http://www.foodstamphelp.org/document.2005-05-28.4584582816

NUTRITION: Family Guide to Healthy Eating
*Child-Friendly Milk Group Food Ideas *Fueled for Fun Online Game *Family Cooking Recipes
http://nutritionexplorations.org/

NUTRITION: Food Pyramid - Receive a Customized Food Guide FREE!
Want to know the amount of each food group you need daily? Enter your information at the below website to find out and receive a customized food guide.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html

NUTRITION: GOT FOOD?
YOU may qualify for Food Assistance! To find out if you are eligible, call the Food and Nutrition Program Helpline for a free, confidential screening at 1-800-481-4989.
http://www.misd.net/Training/Flyers/gotfood.pdf

NUTRITION: Healthy Family Eating
Good nutrition and a balanced diet help kids grow up healthy. Whether you have a toddler or a teen, here are some ways to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/food/general/habits.html

NUTRITION: Meal Planning
For pure meal planning pleasure, a website from the California Dairy Council. Check out the "Recipes and Meal Ideas" page, you can quickly find options in several categories, including "Quick to Prepare" (under 30 minutes), "Simple" (six or fewer ingredients), and "Kids Can Help Make It."
http://www.mealsmatter.org/Search/

NUTRITION: My Pyramid for Kids
Just for children ages 6-11 years old, My Pyramid for Kids is a version of MyPyramid, which replaces the Food Guide Pyramid introduced in 1992. It reminds children to make healthy food choices and increase physical activity.
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/kids-pyramid.html

NUTRITION: Nutrition Education
This site provides education about: Offering regular meals and snacks Child feeding issues related to food demands and picky eating habits Creating good eating habits in your child Parent child feeding issues related to trust Helping your child make good eating choices Support for breastfeeding Balancing physical activity with healthy eating Postpartum wellness Starting your infant on solid foods Teaching your baby how to drink from a cup Using MyPyramid to help you and your family eat healthier and be more active Parents and caregivers who complete this site can print a certificate that can be used to count for nutrition education at local WIC agencies.
http://www.wichealth.org/navigate.htt?start=1

NUTRITION: United Dairy Industry of Michigan
Get your calcium, teach kids about nutrition in a fun way, download activity pages, activities or click on more links!!!
http://www.udim.org/

Preventing Poisonings at Home
"If you don't know what it is, Stay away" (clap, clap) Not just the steps parents can take to create a safer home, but activities to teach kids how to protect themselves as well.
http://www.devoschildrens.org/ContentStore/TakeHome.pdf

SAFETY: Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys
HealthyToys.org includes test results for more than 1,500 toys and children's products. This site is a first step in providing parents, grandparents, and others who care about children with the information they need to make better choices when purchasing toys and other children's products.
http://www.healthytoys.org/index.php

The Safety Review
The October 2008 edition of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's new monthly e-newsletter. Viewing this publication requires the free Adobe Acrobat(tm) Reader. You can download the Reader through http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/pdf.html
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/tsr1008.pdf