WINTER SAFETY

Yard equipment, water hoses, toys and tools can become hidden obstacles once they are covered with snow.  If you live in an area where snow may accumulate, check your yard for these items before a heavy snowfall.  This will keep your family safe from potential winter accidents.

ENERGY SAVINGS

Turn off lights in empty roms.

Wear a sweater or use a blanket to keep warm instead of turning up the heat.

Close door completely when leaving or entering your house to keep the warm air in and the cold air out.

Turn off TVs, computers, and other electronics when not in use.

FOOD GROUPS AND
SERVING SIZE TABLE

Serving sizes determined for children two and older.  Use this as a guide only.

Breads and Grains:
      6 servings/day
    1/2 slice bread, 1/4 to 1/2 cup
     cereal, 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta

Fruits and Vegetables:
      2-5 servings/day
  1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit or              vegetables 1/4 to 1/2 cup juice
 (NO MORE THAN 6-8 OUNCES   JUICE PER DAY)

Milk:

      4 servings/day
1/2 to 1 cup milk,
 1 ounce  cheese,
4 ounces yogurt

(AT LEAST 16 OUNCES MILK    PER DAY)

Meat or Meat Alternative:

      2 servings/day
 1-2 ounces meat, 1/2 to 1 egg,
 1/2 cup cooked beans

(PEANUT BUTTER AND          NUTS/SEED NOT ADVISED)

IT'S TIME TO CHANGE HOW WE VIEW A CHILD'S GROWTH

As they grow, children are always learning new things.  These are just some of the things you should be looking for as your child grows.  Because every child develops at this or her own pace, your child may reach these milestones slightly before or after other children the same age.  Use this as a guide, and if you have any concerns, talk with your child's doctor or nurse.

 By the end of 7 months, many children are able to:

• turn head when name is called

• smile back at another person

• respond to sound with sounds

• enjoy social play (such as peek-a-boo)

 By the end of 1 year (12 months), many children are able to:

• use simple gestures (waving "bye-bye")

• make sounds such as "ma" and "da"

• imitate actions in their play (clap when you clap)

• respond when told "no"

 By the end of 1 1/2 years (18 months), many children are able to:

• do simple pretend play ("talk" on a toy phone)

• point to interesting objects

• look at object when you point at it and tell them to "look!"

• use several single words unprompted

By the end of 2 years (24 months), many children are able to:

• use 2- to 4-word phrases

• follow simple instructions

• become more interested in other children

• point to object or picture when named

 By the end of 3 years (36 months), many children are able to:

• show affection for playmates

• use 4- to 5-word sentences

• imitate adults and playmates (run when other children run)

• play make-believe with dolls, animals, and people ("feed" a teddy bear)

 By the end of 4 years (48 months), many children are able to:

• use 5- to 6-word sentences

• follow 3-step commands ("Get dressed.  Comb your hair, and wash your face.")

• cooperate with other children

 From Caring for Your Baby and Young Child:  Birth to Age 5 by Steven Shelov, Robert E. Hannemann