Parents and Children.: Parenting and Social Class
A family's social class is one of the factors that shapes the relationship between parents and children. In addition, there is frequently a link between social class and the kind of values and behaviors parents teach their children.
Health of the Nation; Health of the Planet: Serving the Unserved
Two clinics, at opposite ends of the country--Tindeco Health Center in Baltimore Maryland and the Venice Family Clinic in California--each serve vast numbers of people who would not otherwise have healthcare. The patients at these clinic are among t...
Family Violence: Abuse Against Children
Children who live in homes where domestic violence is occurring are 15 times more likely to be physically abused or neglected themselves. DHHS receives approximately 3 million reports of child maltreatment each year, the majority for child neglect....
What You Don't Know...: Toxic Substances in the Home
The one place most people feel free of environmental hazards is their home. And yet it is estimated that there are 50 to 75,000 chemicals conceal in the products we commonly use and wear. Parents of toddlers and small children must be particularly c...
Behind Closed Doors: Unhealthy Family Environment
Children who have been victims of abuse--emotional, physical, sexual--grow up to spread that violence. Children who come from violent homes also have a higher risk of alcohol and drug abuse and juvenile delinquency..
The Growing Years: Protecting Young Children Against Illness
Raising healthy children may not be the challenge it was a century ago, but it is far from automatic. In order to have a healthy child pediatricians recommend limiting their exposure to germs and providing a balanced diet. Although there is some con...
The Growing Years: Accident Prevention--A Challenge for Parents
Keeping children safe is a challenge for any parent. Children two to four years of age are prone to injuries and accidents so it is important to look for hidden dangers in the home. As children get older they may resist wearing protective devices wh...
The Growing Years: Building a Healthy Family Atmosphere
For some families, the concept of family meetings, or even just time together, may be difficult to achieve. Spending quality time together is the most precious gift you can give your children. As children get older, the importance of the time togeth...
The Fabric of Health: Impact of Social and Environmental Factors on Health
The conditions in which people live play a critical role in their ability to maintain good health. People who live in the large slum areas that surround most cities sacrifice preventive care, treatment for illness, good food and adequate housing jus...
Working It Out: Children and Exercise
Childhood is the perfect time to key in on the enjoyment of healthy physical activity. If left alone, the younger members of any mammalian species are physically active. But as children get older, parents, and sometimes coaches, may push a child's i...