Carlton County Public Health Parent Child Health Team

01/08/2015

When The Sky Turns Gray - Animated Video for Winter Storm

01/08/2015

Fighting with your kids over what to wear always becomes a little more intense during the cold weather months. Here are some tips on dealing with those “I’m NOT Wearing That!” mornings.
http://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/positive-power/im-not-wearing-that

01/08/2015

http://momenough.com/2014/11/understanding-stress-impacts-young-children

Stress is inevitable at any age, and that isn’t all bad, even for children. Some stressful experiences allow children to strengthen coping skills, manage challenge and build confidence. But when is stress too much? And what can parents and other caring adults do to make sure stress doesn’t reach tox…

06/26/2014

Althea's story We brought our daughter, Althea Wren, home from the hospital on a Monday. The newborn screening results came in on Wednesday and showed a positive result for galactosemia. Our pediatrician called to inform us of the positive test and had us come in for some further blood tests.

06/26/2014

Parenting for a peaceful world

06/13/2014

Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently launched a free, online resource designed for parents of 2 to 4 year olds. Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers addresses common parenting challenges and provides strategies to help parents reduce parenting stress and build safe, stable, and nurturing relationships with their children. Skills focus on encouraging good behavior using proven strategies, such as positive communication, structure and rules, clear directions, and consistent discipline and consequences.
http://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/index.html

Learn tips and tools for parents.

06/13/2014

A perfect stranger pours her heart out to me over the phone. She complains that her six-year-old son is unable to sit still in the classroom. The school wants to test him for ADHD (attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder). This sounds familiar, I think to myself. As a pediatric occupational the…

06/12/2014

CHICAGO, IL, June 5, 2014 – Our responsibility at Prevent Child Abuse America is to remind you that we all play a role in the lives of children and their families. And we do that.

06/12/2014

06/12/2014

Stone cairns :: building towers with natural materials

http://nurturestore.co.uk/stone-cairns-building-towers

Have you ever tried building stone cairns? If you have children who love building towers they’re a fab activity to try – combining natural materials, loose parts, construction play and just a little added dash of wow-factor!

06/12/2014

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06/03/2014

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