Let's Learn Together - Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child by Mattke

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	Full Title:	Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child (Ages 3-11)
	Author(s):	Angela C. Mattke, M.D.
	Publishing / Edition:	MFMER, 2019

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Chapter 1.

Being a good parent
This book

Chapter 2.

Development milestones

Developmental skills by age

Physical development and movement

Developmental Delays

Language and speech

Light the spark

Social and emotional development

The importance of unstructured play
Toilet training

Mental development

Is your child ready for kindergarten?
First-day jitters

The big picture

Chapter 3.

Physical development and movement

Light the spark
Cause for concern

Language and speech
Social and emotional development

7 tips for handling sibiling fights
Gender identity

Mental development

The importance of the arts
Should I get my child a cellphone?

Enjoy these years

Chapter 4.

Physical development and movement

Can a child's adult height be predicted?
Cause for concern
Prepping for periods

Sexual development

When puberty comes early
Light the spark

Language and speech

6 ways to boost your child's self-confidence

Social and emotional development
Mental development

Organization and time management
Learning games

Grow together

Chapter 5.

Finding a medical provider

When your child's needs are more complex

What to expect at a well-child visit

Why measure my child's BMI?
Making the most of your visit

Chapter 6.

How vaccines work
Vaccine safety

Signs of a severe reaction
Vaccines and autism
Vaccines before preschool and kindergarten
Finding immunization records

Vaccines by age

Is it OK to delay or spread out shots?
Minimizing the discomfort of shots
Vaccines at a glance

Vaccine-preventable disease

Does my child need shots before traveling to another country?

Chapter 7.

Dental exam

Encouraging tooth brushing

Fighting tooth decay

Mouth guards: Help protect teeth from injury
Baby tooth loss
Permanent tooth eruption

Tackling dental concerns
If your child needs braces
Sedation for dental procedures

Questions to ask before dental sedation

Chapter 8.

Good sleep habits

Sleep throughout childhood

Is your child getting enough sleep?
Behavioral sleep issues

A word about co-sleeping
Sleep evaluation and testing

Other nighttime problems

When is bedwetting a problem?

Sleep disorders and other medical conditions
Sleep medications

Chapter 9.

Child care options

5 child care budget tips
Child care options
Guidelines for babysitters
Need help?
Summer care: Off to camp we go!

Home alone

Chapter 10.

Household hazards

Create your own medical supplies kit
Calling 911
Missing children

Sexual Abuse
Substance use
Vehicle and traffic safety

When to replace a car seat
Riding the school bus

Recreational dangers

Get trained in CPR

Weather hazards
Travel safety

Chapter 11.

Is it an emergency?

When a child needs CPR

Animal or human bites
Bleeding
Breathing problems

Off to the emergency department

Broken bone
Burns
Choking
Dental injuries
Drowning
Electrical shock
Exposure to harmful substances
Frostbite
Head injuries
Seizures

Chapter 12.

Core components

What's the activity level?

How to get moving

Is it too early to lift weights?

Sports for kids

Sports and disabilities

Sports safety

Fostering a healthy parent-coach relationship
4 reasons for kids to play multiple sports

Chapter 13.

Guidelines for healthy eating

Balancing health and enjoyment
What to eat?
Calorie intake by age

Mealtime

What's a child-sized serving?
What about fast food?

Snack smarts

Healthy snack ideas

Getting your child involved
Tips for the picky eater

Daily nutritional recommendations for vegetarian kids

Specialized diets

Food allergies

Vitamins and mineral supplements
For life

Chapter 14.

Prevention is paramount

Encouraging a healthy body image

Kids and eating behaviors
Show the way

Chapter 15.

Determining obesity

The childhood obesity epidemic

Eating better together

Dieting isn't for kids

Getting everyone moving
Managing resistance
Don't ignore the problem

The 5-2-1-0 method

Chapter 16.

Why do children behave the way they do?
Setting up for success

5 steps to encourage good behavior in your child
How to give good directions

Family rules
Focusing on the positive

Sticker chart

Allowing room for consequences

Poker chip or point system
Learning and consequences

Don't give up

Chapter 17.

What is resilience?
The importance of relationships
Core beliefs

Chores for kids

A growth mindset

Helicopter parenting

Letting your child learn

How to relax your breathing

Managing stress
Letting go

Chapter 18.

How kids make friends

What does it mean to be friends?

Fostering positive relationships

Is it OK for a child to focus on one friendship?

When you disapprove of a friendship
Helping a shy or withdrawn child

Peer pressure

What to do about bullying

Warning signs of bullying
When your child is a bystander
What does a person who bullies look like?

Chapter 19.

Moving

When a parent loses a job

Divorce
Serious illness
Loss and grief
Mass tragedies and other events

How children grieve

Chapter 20.

Anxiety

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

What are tics?
Mental health professionals

Depression

Depression and suicide
Family therapy
How your child's school can help
Bipolar disorder

Oppositional defiant disorder

Caring for a sick child

Giving medicine to your child

A to Z Illness Guide

When to call right away

Allergies (environmental)

Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
Medications for airborne allergies

Asthma

Asthma action plan
Asthma medications

Bed-wetting
Colds and coughs

Is it strep throat?
Cold and cough medications
Treating dehydration

Concussions

Concussion signs and symptoms
Returning to sports

Constipation

Fiber-rich foods to try

Earache

Earwax

Eczema
Eye injuries
Fever

Febrile seizures

Flu (influenza)
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
Headaches

Safe use of pain medications

Hives
Impetigo
Insect bites and stings

Insect spray and children

Lice
Pink eye

Preventing pink eye spread

Stomachaches

Constipation and belly pain

Stomach virus (gastroenteritis)

Proper hand-washing

Sunburn
Urinary tract infection
Viral rashes
Warts

Does duct tape work?

Chapter 21.

What is ADHD?

Signs and symptoms of ADHD
What other issues are associated with ADHD?

How is ADHD diagnosed?
Understanding treatment
Medications

Are medications safe?
Do alternative therapies work for ADHD?
Give yourself a break

Behavioral therapy

Working with teachers

Help at school

Chapter 22.

Types of learning disorders

The emotional impact of a learning disorder
Explaining a learning disorder to your child

Seeking help for a learning disorder
Intervention options

Chapter 23.

Understanding autism

Autism signs and symptoms

How and when the diagnosis is made

Myths about the causes of autism

Talking to your child about autism

Becoming a strong advocate

Treatment options

Complementary and alternative therapies

Helping your child at home

Building resilience as a family

Self-care

Chapter 24.

Keeping your child safe

Know the condition

Setting a routine that works

Helping your child cope with stress
Staying healthy

Fostering independence

Summer camp
Handling sleepovers

Caring for your own health

Know your signs of stress
Dealing with guilt and resentment

Chapter 25.

What makes a family?
Blending families
Single parenting
Grandparenting

Military families

Same-sex parenting
Adoptive parenting
Foster parenting
Family matters

Chapter 26.

Taking a consistent approach

Parenting styles

Working together

Parenting as a couple

Supporting each other's efforts
Modeling healthy habits
A firm foundation

Chapter 27.

Juggling work and home

Staying connected to the workplace

Setting limits at work

When you travel for work

Sharing the load at home

Coping as a single parent

Staying in the moment

Eat together

Stepping away from screens
Caring for yourself

When a parent starts dating

Enjoying parenthood

Eligibility

Section 504 plan

Evaluation

How do the plans compare?

Essential elements
Ongoing review

Saturday menu
Sunday menu
Monday menu
Tuesday menu
Wednesday menu
Thursday menu
Friday menu

Content Review

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