Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The goal of this revision is to update all clinical content, guidelines, and standards and emphasize the role of the early childhood educator (ECE) in the health of the children they serve. New content will focus on how ECEs can work with all families and communities to ensure equitable practices and address health disparities. Many chapters will be a collaboration of clinical practitioners and early childhood professionals to provide health and medical guidelines within the unique framework of the early childhood profession.
As with the previous editions, many of the American Academy of Pediatrics' standards (Caring for Our Children) will be referenced and explained along with other national standards including CFOC/AAP, US Consumer Safety Commission, and CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program). Important checklists and forms can be included with permission.
This will be a practical text that can serve as a primary textbook for higher education specifically for the course on Health, Safety, and Nutrition in both AA and BS programs for educators and administrators. It can be used also by administrators for training staff.
Synopsis
Now more than ever, the
health and safety of children requires the collaboration of educators, program
administrators, healthcare professionals, communities, and families. Understanding children's health; creating, implementing, and following sound
health and safety policies and procedures; and learning to treat and respond to
health concerns and emergencies are critical to the success of every early
learning program.
Developed by pediatric physicians, healthcare providers, and early childhood educators, the fully revised sixth edition of Healthy Young Children focuses on how education and healthcare professionals can work with children and families to promote physical and mental health and provide safe and healthy environments.
Highlights of the new edition include discussions on
The need for increased
safety measures and training
The latest nutrition
and physical and mental health standards and guidelines
The importance of
creating and updating health and safety policies and procedures
The impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic on children, families, healthcare professionals, early
childhood educators, and early learning programs
Plus, new features provide
Recommendations for
making family connections
Tips for health and
safety actions that can be implemented quickly
A test bank of over
150 questions for instructors
A full and extensive
list of references (available online)
This text references national standards and guidelines from organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics (Caring for Our Children), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).