Family Pocket Guide Table of Contents

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Introductions 274K		The Bright Futures Children's Health Charter  The Bright Futures Project Contributions to the Family Pocket Guide  How to Use the Bright Futures Family Pocket Guide  Schedule of Health Visits Recommended by Bright Futures  Health Visit Checklist
Before the Baby is Born 196K		Initial Visit Your Newborn - Hospital Discharge
Thinking Ahead: Infancy (Birth to 11 months) 502K		Family Relationships Getting to Know Your Baby  Being Part of the Community  Healthy Habits Keeping Your Baby Safe
Your Baby 226K		Birth to One Week  One Month  Two Months  Four Months  Six Months  Nine Months
Thinking Ahead: Early Childhood (1-4 years) 307K		Family Relationships  Helping Your Child Gain Confidence Being Part of Your Community Healthy Habits
Your Toddler 172K		One Year  Fifteen Months  Eighteen Months  Two Years  Three Years Four Years
Thinking Ahead: Middle Childhood (5-10 years) 367K		Family Relationships  Being Part of Your Community  Helping Your Child Gain Confidence & Social Skills Beginning in School  Healthy Habits
Your Child  208K		Five Years  Six Years Eight Years  Ten Years
Thinking Ahead: Adolescence 1 (11-21 Years) 279K		Promoting Confidence Promoting Responsibility
Thinking Ahead: Adolescence 2 566K		Encouraging Success in School Healthy Habits  Being Part of Your Community Health Transitions for Young Adults
Your Teen 195K		Early Adolescence (11-14 Years) Middle Adolescence (15-17 Years)  Late Adolescence (18-21 Years)
Appendices 1 368K		Appendix A: Special screening tests  Appendix B: Recommended childhood immunizations  Appendix C: Immunization record Appendix D: Important phone numbers  Appendix E: Physical exam checklist  Appendix F: Resources for families  Appendix G: Web sites for families . Appendix H: Resources for children with special needs
Appendices 2 214K		Appendix I: Child care checklist Appendix J: Safe finger foods for your infant and toddler Appendix K: Making your home safe for your toddler  Appendix L: Healthy snacks for ages 4 and up  Appendix M: Tips ot help your child surf the internet  Appendix N: Some eating issues for children and teens  Appendix O: Keeping teens safe on the road