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Parenting the Second Time Around: Grandparents as Caregivers By Dee Ann Newell, M.A., Program Director of "Families Matter"
at Centers for Youth & Families; Raayma Thomas, Graduate student, UALR,
Graduate School of Social Work; Jan Judy Chairman Emeritus, Arkansas Voices
for the Children Left Behind There are more than six million children being raised in households headed by grandparents. Such grandparent-headed households are found in every economic and ethnic group and represent a 30 percent increase from 1990 to 2000. These grandparents face obvious difficulties, because they are aging and had no plans to be parents a second time around. ACH offers tips to keep your little goblins safe this Halloween Halloween can be one of the most magical nights of the year for children. The costumes and the candy cause excitement and anticipation, but Halloween can be dangerous. Arkansas Children’s Hospital urges parents to take precautions. ACH Trauma Coordinator Donna Parnell-Beasley states that on Halloween night costume, candy and physical safety is extremely important. “Parents should watch their children at all times on Halloween night because many factors come into play,” Beasley said. Parents should pick costumes carefully. According to Beasley, costumes should be brightly colored and reflective. Costumes need to be made of flame-retardant material and should be short enough that children do not trip. Masks can also cause problems. They should fit securely and allow children to see. ACH encourages the use of nontoxic face paint as an alternative to masks. Prenatal Ultrasounds Are Medical Tools, Not Toys By Shelby Brewer, Communications Specialist, University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences Ask Dr. Lowe Question: My 2-year-old is a picky eater. He eats nothing but macaroni and cheese and I’m afraid he’s not getting enough to eat. What can I do to make sure he eats well? Answer: The complaint of picky eating is one of the most common developmental questions pediatricians get during early childhood. A recent study has shown that more than 40 percent of 2-year-olds are classified by their parents as being picky eaters. By this, parents mean their child will eat only one or two foods – or refuse foods on different occasions. The same study shows there is no difference between picky eaters as to their gender, family financial status or racial background. Most parents of picky eaters are concerned their child will develop nutritional deficiencies; however picky eaters are generally healthy children of normal height and weight. When compared to children who eat balanced meals, the picky eater usually consumes an adequate diet with the recommended amount of nutrients and therefore there is little to worry about as far as nutrition goes. The real concern should be establishing healthy eating patterns or habits at a young age, since these patterns will continue into adulthood. Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s Pediatricians Advise Children to Drop the Pop Many children and teenagers see that 2 liter plastic bottle of cola in the fridge as a sugary-sweet, liquid temptation. It’s no secret that our children are drinking too much soda, but how is it really affecting their health? Pediatricians at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) caution that an unhealthy amount of soft drinks can lead to an unhealthy child or teen. A common place for parents to discover their child has been drinking too much pop is in the dentist’s office. Sodas contain a lot of sugar, acid and carbonation. When these three mix in your mouth, they make your saliva acidic and that accumulates on your teeth. The acid then eats away at your teeth and allows bacteria in, which leads to cavities. “Children and adults should diminish the intake of sodas and increase the intake of water and natural juices,” says James Koonce, DDS, MSD, director of Dental Services at ACH. “Sodas often take the place of fruit juices and water in children's diets and that’s unhealthy for anyone.” Center for Effective Parenting Classes Supporting School Success Parenting Through a Divorce Parent-School Involvement Parents on Board Resolving Conflicts Peacefully (Mediation) Going to School Parenting Through a Divorce All Little Rock classes are held at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.Call (501) 364-6911 to register. All classes are FREE of charge. Visit the Center for Effective Parenting web site. ACH Telephone Numbers You Should Know Arkansas Children's Hospital - 501-364-1100 Emergency Department - 501-364-1185 Community Outreach - 501-364-KIDS (5437) Volunteer Services - 501-364-1825 Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation - 501-364-1476 Cardiology Clinic - 501-364-4546 Hematology/Oncology Clinic - 501-364-4331 Adolescent Medicine Clinic/Teen Wellness Center - 501-364-8336 General Pediatric Clinic - 501-364-1202 You are receiving this newsletter because you requested that your email address be added to the ACH Health eKids mailing list. To subscribe to Health e Kids, click here. 
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