Health and Wellness @ HKDPL: Children & Teens
Infants and Toddlers
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Recognizing Devopmental Delays in Infants and Children - WebMDAs you watch your child grow, it helps to remember that each child develops at his or her own pace and the range of normal is quite wide. However, it is helpful to be aware of red flags for potential developmental delays in children. These delays are significant lags in one or more areas of emotional, mental, or physical growth. If your child experiences a delay, early treatment is the best way to help him or her make progress or even to catch up.
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Sudden Infant Death SyndromeNational Institute of Health's Child Health and Human Development's website on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and the Back To Sleep Campaign.
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WebMD- Baby Milestones: Baby's First YearTake a tour of first-year "firsts" with WebMD's guide to the most anticipated baby milestones.
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Women's Heath.gov - Guide to BreastfeedingThe experience of breastfeeding is special for so many reasons – the joyful bonding with your baby, the cost savings, and the health benefits for both mother and baby.
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WebMD: 9 Childhood Diseases - Get the FactsLearn about some of the illness that your child could face.
Child Development Books
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Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care by
ISBN: 9780743476676Publication Date: 2004-06-01! For sixty-five years, parents have relied on the expert advice of renowned pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock. But while children never change, issues and concerns do. Dr. Robert Needlman, himself a top-notch pediatrician, has newly updated and expanded this timeless classic to speak to any parent who is raising children in our rapidly changing world.
The following books are available in our library:
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Watch Me Grow - I'm One-Two-Three by
ISBN: 006050787xPublication Date: 2002-11-26Watch Me Grow: I'm One-Two-Three helps parents in their decision-making by explaining how children experience the world during the wondrous toddler years. In addition to offering the most current research on age-appropriate behavior and sharing parenting stories, this book also gives sound advice from an expert on child development. -
Touchpoints Three to Six by
ISBN: 0738201995Publication Date: 2001-08-07Parents will welcome the unique features of this important new guide. First the authors profile four very different children, followed throughout these years in a delightful and revealing narrative that applies the touch points theory to each of the great cognitive, behavioral, and emotional leaps that a child makes from ages three through six. The second part of the book, arranged alphabetically by topic, offers guidance to parents facing contemporary pressures and stresses, such as how to keep a child safe without instilling fear, countering the electronic barrage of violent games and marketing aimed at children, coping successfully with varied family configurations, shifting gender roles, over-scheduling, competition, and more
Let's Move Campaign
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Let's Move!"Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let's Move! is about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. Giving parents helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices. Providing healthier foods in our schools. Ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food. And, helping kids become more physically active."
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CDC - Childhood Immunization Schedule
As per the CDC:
Clinics & Pediatric Walk-ins
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County of Rockland - Child Health Clinic
The Child Health Clinic provides regular health exams and immunizations to well infants and pre-school children (newborn to 5 years old) in Rockland County. A nurse and/or doctor assess each child’s physical and mental growth and answers parent’s questions about health concerns. Lead screening is available for children nine months to 5-years old.
Times and location: 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Robert L. Yeager Health Center, Building A, 2nd floor Rotunda area.
Fees: Free
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County of Rockland - Children's Immunization Clinic
Provides immunization for common childhood diseases for children ages 5-18.
Times and location: Wednesdays 8:30a.m. – 11:00a.m at the Robert L. Yeager Health Center, Building A, 2nd floor Rotunda area.
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Moonlight Pediatrics
Moonlight Pediatrics
27 Indian Rock, Route 59
Suffern, NY 10901
1-845-357-5437
Mon – Fri: 5 pm – midnight
Sat & Sun: noon – midnight
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Palisades Urgent Care
Palisades Urgent Care
256 East Route 59
Nanuet, NY 10954
Tel: 845-624-2273 (CARE)
Fax: 845-627-2273 (CARE)
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
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Nyack Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room
From Their website:
"Nyack Hospital’s Herbert & Edythe Kurz Pediatric Emergency Room is there for you when you need it. Open every day from noon until midnight, the Department is staffed by healthcare professionals here to meet the needs of our youngest patients.
Physicians and nurses in the Herbert & Edythe Kurz Pediatric Emergency Room at Nyack Hospital never question parents as to why they’re utilizing the Emergency Department. If you’re concerned enough about your child’s injury or illness and feel it’s necessary to visit, you should.
For further information please call (845) 348 -2345."
General Children and Teen Resources
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•American Academy of PediatricsThis site by the American Academy of Pediatrics offers a variety of information regarding health care of children and youth, from prenatal care to adolescence (11-21yrs). Featured topics are "Children's Health Topics Quick Access," and "Parenting Center."
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CDC - ChildrenThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides webpages and factsheets for numerous children's and teen health concerns such as autism, body mass index, developmental disabilities and screening, asthma, immunizations, oral health, and sun safety.
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FamilyDoctor - Parents & KidsThere are separate pages for parents, children, and teens on this site produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Common conditions and health concerns are given clear and helpful coverage, and the Kids page is friendly for children seeking information.
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GirlsHealth.govProduced by the Office on Women's Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site helps pre-teen and teen girls learn about health issues including body, fitness, nutrition, illness and disability, drugs, alcohol and smoking, feelings and relationships, bullying and safety, and environmental health.
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Kids and Teen HealthProduced by the Nemours Center for Children's Health Media, this site aims to be "free of doctor speak," and provides information resources in separate pages for parents, children, and teens. As with the FamilyDoctor resource above, the children's page is accessible and friendly for children seeking information. Also available in Spanish by clicking the button on the bottom of the screen.
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Medline Plus - Children and TeenagersThe National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus gathers links on this page about numerous health issues for children and teens including abuse, ADHD, alcohol, child development, nutrition, learning disorders, and many other health concerns.
Books about girls
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American Medical Association Girl's Guide to Becoming a Teen by
ISBN: 9780787983444Publication Date: 2006-05-19Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every girl's life. It's even more important to get answers and advice to the most common health issues girls face from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Girl's Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. -
The Care and Keeping of You 2 by
Call Number: J 613 NatISBN: 9781609580421Publication Date: 2013-02-26This thoughtful advice book will guide girls through the next steps of growing up. Written by Dr. Cara Natterson for girls 10 and up, The Care & Keeping of You 2 follows up the original bestseller with even more-in-depth details about the physical and emotional changes girls are going through. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, her growing body, peer pressure, personal care and more. -
You'd Be So Pretty If... by
Call Number: 306.4613 ChaISBN: 9780738212586Publication Date: 2009-04-14Every mom wants her daughter to feel confident in her own skin, but may often unconsciously impose her own “body image blueprint.” With humor and compassion,You’d Be So Pretty If... offers parents fresh and useful strategies for conveying that success isn’t negated by carrying extra pounds—or guaranteed by keeping them off.
Books about boys
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American Medical Association Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen by
ISBN: 9780787983437Publication Date: 2006-05-26Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy's life. It's even more important to get answers and advice to the most common health issues boys face from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. Learn about these important topics and more: Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect-from your developing body to your feelings about girls The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body Pimples, acne, and how to properly care for your skin Your reproductive system-inside and out Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings -
The Body Book for Boys by
Call Number: J 612.661 MarISBN: 9780545237512Publication Date: 2010-09-01The essential guide to growing up for boys. A must-have book for boys looking for straightforward advice about their changing bodies and growing up. There are answers to questions about everything from shaving, vocal changes, bad breath, smelly feet, braces, and acne, to school, sports, girls, friends, family, and more. The Body Book For Boys is complete with tips, quizzes, Q&As, and all of the essential info boys need to know. -
Boy Talk by
Call Number: J 612.6 PlaISBN: 9781609920852Publication Date: 2011-01-07Full of fun artwork and enlivened with a modern, quirky design, these books offer essential information on the ups and downs of growing up. Written in a direct, yet informal way, these handy guides will be a useful aid for pre-teen readers.
Subject Guide
Special Needs Resources
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Autism - The Mayo ClinicAutism is one of a group of serious developmental problems called autism spectrum disorders that appear in early childhood — usually before age 3. Though symptoms and severity vary, all autism spectrum disorders affect a child's ability to communicate and interact with others.
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NYS Department of Health - Early Intervention ProgramThe New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the national Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
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The March of Dimes"We help moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. If something goes wrong, we offer information and comfort to families. We research the problems that threaten our babies and work on preventing them.' - TMoD
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National Dissemination Center for Children with DisabilitiesNICHY serves as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth. Here you’ll also find easy-to-read information on IDEA, the law authorizing early intervention services and special education. State Resource Sheets will help you connect with the disability agencies and organizations in your state.
Teen Suicide Prevention
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National Suicide Lifeline
From their website:
"No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7". -
NAMI - Teen SuicideThe Nation Institute of Mental Health's Teen Suicide Resources Center.
Some common symptoms of mental disorders that may lead to suicide attempts include:
Extreme personality changes
Loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable
Significant loss or gain in appetite
Difficulty falling asleep or wanting to sleep all day
Fatigue or loss of energy
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Withdrawal from family and friends
Neglect of personal appearance or hygiene
Sadness, irritability, or indifference
Having trouble concentrating
Extreme anxiety or panic
Drug or alcohol use or abuse
Aggressive, destructive, or defiant behavior
Poor school performance
Hallucinations or unusual beliefs