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The series of articles available from this page deal with things that affect you and your family. There's some pretty helpful links, too. So go ahead and click on whichever topic interests you. We hope we can offer many informative sites that talk about health issues that affect family's with young children. Not just physiologically, but behaviorally and psychologically, too. If you have specific questions, e-mail us and we'll try to get you an answer. Don't forget to give us your e-mail address so we can send you back information. WEB LINKS: Breastfeeding Support and resources for the new mother who wants to give her baby the best start in life www.llli.org Talking With Kids About Tough Issues Talking With Kids About Tough Issues … go to Dads section www.talkingwithkids.org A wonderful site, which has a section, dedicated to the aftermath of the terrorist attack. From the site description: "KidsHealth is one of the largest sites on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's health media, our mission is to provide the best children's health information on the Internet! KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. There are literally hundreds of in-depth articles and features. www.kidshealth.org Children's Defense Fund A non profit child advocacy organization founded in 1973. They work nationwide to influence policies related to children, especially the poor, minorities, or those with disabilities. Get information on the NYS programs of Medicaid and Child Health Plus. www.childrensdefense.org/states/newyork.htm Mayo Clinic Health Oasis Covers a variety of therapeutic areas and topical health issues. www.mayohealth.org US Dept of Health & Human Services Categorized subjects for the specific age group, including Hot Topics, News, Smart Choices, Tools and Links to the Community of related sites. http://www.hhs.gov/children/index.html |
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