Daily health checks can be a valuable method for involving families in children’s preventive health care.

Teachers should correct children’s inappropriate table manners and make sure they finish a meal in the allotted time.

A 2-year-old’s vocabulary should consist of about 50 to 300 words.

Every part of your body that you can touch, feel, or see contains protein and some minerals.

Schools should not accept responsibility for administering any medication to young children.

Washing hands with soap and water is the preferred method to use in schools and early childhood settings. 

A child who is not breathing should be placed on his or her side to prevent choking.

Pesticides, dirt, and cleaning chemicals are examples of biological food hazards.

An infant’s high-for-size energy needs are due to rapid growth.

Inviting parents to lead a classroom exercise and fitness program for 4- and 5-year-olds can be an effective strategy for encouraging and reinforcing fitness activities at home.