Green Sprouts Recalls Toddler’s Stainless Steel Bottles and Cups Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
On Nov. 23, 2022, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of Green Sprouts Stainless Steel Straw Bottles, Sippy Cups, and Sip & Straw Cups. The bottom base of the recalled stainless steel bottles and cups can break off, exposing a solder dot that contains lead and posing a lead poisoning hazard to the child.
As part of its mission to save lives and keep families safe by reducing the unreasonable risk of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, CPSC obtains the recall of products and arranges for a repair, replacement, or refund for recalled products. Subscribe to stay up to date on CPSC recalls.
COVID, Flu & RSV: How Are These Respiratory Illnesses Different?
Your child has a stuffy nose, cough and fever. Is it a cold? The flu? Or are they symptoms of COVID? Some COVID, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and cold symptoms can be alike. But there are some clues that set each of these common viruses apart. Learn more here.
When Waking Up Is Hard To Do — Tips To Help Children Get Out of Bed
12 TIPS FOR GETTING SLEEPYHEADS OUT OF BED
When your child was just a little baby, you probably didn’t get a lot of sleep — so you’ve really hit a milestone now that it’s difficult getting them out of bed. As the days get shorter and the nights get longer in the fall and winter months, wake-up time can be even more challenging. And when daylight savings time makes us lose an hour in the spring, many family mornings get thrown for another loop.
Extra sleep is on the wish list of people everywhere. Sooner or later, all families figure out a morning routine that works for them. But sometimes the little learners in the house need additional supports. Click here to read more.
Signs Your Child is Hungry or Full
Even before your child can talk, he or she will show signs of hunger or fullness by using sounds and movements. Crying is often a late sign of hunger. Look for other signs of hunger listed below so you can put your child to the breast or bottle while he or she is still calm. As your child gets older, he or she will develop new signs for hunger and fullness. Understanding your child’s signs is important to help you know when and how often to feed your child.
Here are some examples of signs your child may show for hunger and fullness when he or she is a newborn to 5 months old and signs your child may start to show between 6 to 23 months old.
The Joy of Cooking with Kids During the Holidays
With special treats and family gatherings, the perfect time to teach your child about cooking and nutrition is during the holidays! Kids not only will get to try the new foods they prepare, but they also will get a big boost to their confidence when they see family and friends enjoying their creations. Most importantly, cooking with your children will promote future health by teaching them about nutrition and how to prepare healthy meals.
4 Ways to Tell Your Kids the Truth about Santa
The holidays are one of the most magical times of year. Most of us wait for this time of year with anticipation. We watch as our children’s eyes light up at the sight of Santa, we help them create their list and send it off through the mail, and we see their joy Christmas morning when they see all the presents under the tree.
But maybe your child is getting to the age where they are beginning to question Santa. Or maybe they heard from a friend at school or in the neighborhood that Santa isn’t real. So how can you tell them that Santa doesn’t exist?
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10 Books that Celebrate Hanukkah Hanukkah is the eight-day "festival of lights" celebrated by Jewish people around the world commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. From Maccabees to latkes to menorahs, help your child learn about Hanukkah and get in the holiday spirit by reading some of these family-friendly books. | 5 Books to Celebrate Kwanzaa Kwanzaa, which also means "first fruits" or "first harvest," is an African American cultural holiday practiced in various cultures in Africa. These cultural holidays are in celebration of a good harvest and are similar to our Thanksgiving holiday. See the list. | Christmas Books for Kids Christmas is a time for family fun, traditions and making memories. Whether your family has a tradition of reading devotionals during Advent, unwrapping a new book every day for the 12 days of Christmas, or enjoying the classic tale of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on December 24th, books are often a big part of the season. Check out this list. |
10 Books that Celebrate Hanukkah
5 Books to Celebrate Kwanzaa
Christmas Books for Kids
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| Traditionally during Kwanzaa, one candle is lit each day in recognition of seven principles. The candles are displayed in a special holder called a kinara. Learn how to make one for your own home. | Invite nature right to your window with this pinecone bird feeder project that children of any age will enjoy. | Spinning tops are a traditional Hanukkah toy, so what better activity to engage the kids this year than with a simple technique for making their own brigade of spinning tops? |
Traditionally during Kwanzaa, one candle is lit each day in recognition of seven principles. The candles are displayed in a special holder called a kinara. Learn how to make one for your own home.
Invite nature right to your window with this pinecone bird feeder project that children of any age will enjoy.
Spinning tops are a traditional Hanukkah toy, so what better activity to engage the kids this year than with a simple technique for making their own brigade of spinning tops?
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Supporting the whole family
Families, teachers and children are better together. That’s why the Child Care Resource and Referral Network is proud to serve as a navigator for families, expertly assisting them in finding high-quality child care and connecting them with additional opportunities to meet their needs.
Many Hoosier families have either lost jobs or left the workforce due to COVID-19. From the job search to the interview, it takes time to find a job, and it’s even more difficult to do it with children at home to care for. To help, Indiana is providing temporary child care assistance so Hoosier parents can spend their time focusing on getting back to work. Families who qualify for On My Way PreK or CCDF financial support are also eligible job searching, participating in job training programs, interviewing, completing employment requirements and getting settled in their new job.
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