A comprehensive view of health and wellness recognizes that environment and all areas of development -- physical, emotional, social, cognitive -- interact to either support or impede good health. Head Start staff and program managers will learn how health status contributes to the everyday practices of staff and families and what systems support good health practices. This resource covers special issues, such as pregnant women, oral health for infants and toddlers, screening for developmental and behavioral disorders, and rural communities. It also contains appendices with forms, worksheets, and inventories, plus illustrations.
Overview
A comprehensive view of health and wellness recognizes that environment and all areas of development -- physical, emotional, social, cognitive -- interact to either support or impede good health. Head Start staff and program managers will learn how health status contributes to the everyday practices of staff and families and what systems support good health practices. This resource covers special issues, such as pregnant women, oral health for infants and toddlers, screening for developmental and behavioral disorders, and rural communities. It also contains appendices with forms, worksheets, and inventories, plus illustrations.