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December 20th, 2008home schoolingNow that you have decided that homeschooling is the way to educate your child, get ready for the ecstasy and the anxiety - the road ahead is a bit bumpy, but the rewards more than make up for it. Producing a well-adjusted and well-rounded personality is no mean achievement.
First of all, it is important to check out your state laws on home schooling. Some states need an affidavit filed with the State’s education department. There are basically 3 categories for homeschooling laws. These are: private school laws, home education laws and equivalency laws. Find your state laws. You may also need to maintain a portfolio that records the child’s educational progress. It is important to look into the legal requirements BEFORE you start homeschooling. Some States also stipulate a minimum educational qualification for the parent or teacher. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 15th, 2008child care programs
Are you looking for a way to have your child taken care of while you go to work? Then, you should be looking out for child care programs for your child. Basically, they are programs for school-age youth and these programs provide adult supervision and age-appropriate activities in the hours before and after school.
There are many types of such programs. Some of these programs may provide care for school-age youngsters only, while others might add a school-age component to an existing child care program.
To continue to read about how to find the ideal child care programs for your child, click here.
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December 12th, 2008children's health
Hi all! Thanks for dropping by! Green Health Children is a place where you can find out everything and anything related to children and children’s health. From children’s diet, to toys, to childcare, to illness, we will provide you lots of information and resources related to children. If you are first time here, bookmark us and come back often as we will have regular updates and information for you. Also check out our library of information we have available on the site. Hope you will benefit from these. Cheers!
Child Obesity News
| Childhood obesity and health Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:32:33 -0700 Childhood obesity occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity is burning issue in urban sector which causes serious health conditions that affects children and adolescents. Studies show that in Colombo, most children are overweight. |
| Obesity rise linked to disability increase among elderly in Latin America and the Caribbean Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:26:10 -0700 According to a new study, rising obesity rates in Latin America and the Caribbean are making elderly people there more likely to suffer from disabilities. |
| Warning for obese mothers-to-be Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:10:54 -0700 Obesity levels among pregnant women have reached epidemic levels, putting the health of their babies at risk, experts say. |
| Link Between Obesity Rise And Disability Increase Among Elderly In Latin America And The Caribbean Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:39:02 -0700 Thanks to rising obesity rates in Latin America and the Caribbean, elderly people there are becoming more likely to suffer from disabilities, according to a paper recently published by University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The UTMB study drew on data from a Pan-American Health Organization and National Institute on Aging survey that ... |
| Lincoln: Child nutrition bill hurt by lack of glamor Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:19:41 -0700 LITTLE ROCK Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., says her child nutrition bill may be stalled in the Senate because the subject isnt glamorous enough to capture senators attention. |
| 'Obesity epidemic' in pregnant mums: Don't eat for two, mothers-to-be told Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:05:32 -0700 The Governments health watchdog ruled yesterday warned the traditional advice for expectant mothers could be 'dangerous', and could risk an obesity crisis. |
| Epidemic of obesity' in pregnant women Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:20:16 -0700 HEALTH professionals are dealing with "an epidemic of obesity" among pregnant women as weight gain across the wider population continues to rise, experts have warned. |
| U.S. program involves whole family to tackle child obesity Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:03:52 -0700 Zachary had always been a big child but when he turned 10, his weight started to rise rapidly and he stopped going outside to play. |
| Warning over epidemic of obesity in pregnant women Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:19:45 -0700 HEALTH professionals in Britain are dealing with an epidemic of obesity among pregnant women as weight gain across the wider population continues to rise, experts have warned. |
| Plant extract that curbs appetite could prevent obesity Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 -0700 MIA Griggs was born without a built-in voice that says "enough already, you're full". |