Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Enrollment Forms
Just a quick reminder that for the OCTOBER claims, remember to have all of your children's green 2010 forms turned into the office with your September claim!
Dangers of Hand Sanitizer
With flu season upon us, I wanted to take a moment to remind you of the dangers associated with alcohol based hand sanitizers. One of our staff members got an email from her mother today and we wanted to find out if these horror stories were in fact true. According to snopes.com they are. Although the specific anecdotes in the email were not verified, snopes reports that there are documented cases of alcohol poisoning and intoxication associated with hand sanitizer. Remember that this is a form of alcohol (ethyl alchol) that causes intoxication, not isopropyl alcohol commonly used for sanitizing injection areas.
Snopes goes on to say that ingesting as little as an ounce or two could be fatal to a toddler. So please remember to keep these products out of the reach of the little ones this fall and winter, and if you allow them to use it, do not let them ingest any and keep an eye on them until they have rubbed it in and the alcohol has evaportated.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Communications Division Mica Perry, Communications Director 317.232.1292 or mperry@cji.in.gov Kelly Scott, Communications Manager 317.232.1056 or kescott@cji.in.gov
“Protect Your Precious Cargo: September 12-19, 2009 is Child Passenger Safety Week.” 101 W. Washington Street; Suite 1170 E ● Indianapolis, IN. 46204 ● 317.232.1295 Dr. T. Neil Moore, executive director www.in.gov/cji
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2009
Free Clinic Reminds Indiana Parents, Caregivers to Protect Their Precious Cargo
What: In an effort to raise awareness about Indiana’s Child Passenger Safety law, the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving will conduct a free child safety seat clinic to kickoff Child Passenger Safety Week (September 12-19) in Indiana.
Staff from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), the Automotive Safety Program, the Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership, Indiana SafeKids, the Indiana State Police, and Day Nursery will be on hand to provide parents and caregivers with valuable information about the life saving benefits of proper child restraint use.
When: Monday, September 14, 2009
Where: Orr Parkway Island, Robert D. Orr Plaza off West Street (near Indiana Government Center North).
Who: Representatives from ICJI and partnering agencies, including the Automotive Safety Program, the Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership, Indiana SafeKids, Indiana State Police, and Day Nursery will be available for media interviews.
Media Availability Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST).
Note: Seat inspections are by appointment only from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To register, contact (317) 327-5356. A mock child safety seat inspection and “Spot the Tot” demonstration will be conducted for media during the availability period.
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Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Communications Division Mica Perry, Communications Director 317.232.1292 or mperry@cji.in.gov Kelly Scott, Communications Manager 317.232.1056 or kescott@cji.in.gov
“Protect Your Precious Cargo: September 12-19, 2009 is Child Passenger Safety Week.” 101 W. Washington Street; Suite 1170 E ● Indianapolis, IN. 46204 ● 317.232.1295 Dr. T. Neil Moore, executive director www.in.gov/cji
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2009
Free Clinic Reminds Indiana Parents, Caregivers to Protect Their Precious Cargo
What: In an effort to raise awareness about Indiana’s Child Passenger Safety law, the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving will conduct a free child safety seat clinic to kickoff Child Passenger Safety Week (September 12-19) in Indiana.
Staff from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), the Automotive Safety Program, the Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership, Indiana SafeKids, the Indiana State Police, and Day Nursery will be on hand to provide parents and caregivers with valuable information about the life saving benefits of proper child restraint use.
When: Monday, September 14, 2009
Where: Orr Parkway Island, Robert D. Orr Plaza off West Street (near Indiana Government Center North).
Who: Representatives from ICJI and partnering agencies, including the Automotive Safety Program, the Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership, Indiana SafeKids, Indiana State Police, and Day Nursery will be available for media interviews.
Media Availability Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST).
Note: Seat inspections are by appointment only from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To register, contact (317) 327-5356. A mock child safety seat inspection and “Spot the Tot” demonstration will be conducted for media during the availability period.
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information for parents
http://www.nfsmi.org/documentlibraryfiles/PDF/20090702092253.pdf
Follow this link for CACFP parent information poster.
Follow this link for CACFP parent information poster.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Nutrition web sites
FirstGov for ConsumersA "one-stop" link to a broad range of federal information resources available online. See Food and Health links for information on nutrition and disease-related topics.
Food and Nutrition Topics from A to ZThis USDA site lets you search food and nutrition topics in both simple and detailed ways. Include topics from A to Z.
Glossary of Obesity, Physical Activity and Weight ControlWeight Control Information Network provides definitions of many terms used on this site.
Interactive Tool BoxThe USDA Interactive Toolbox contains links to Web sites that allow consumers and professionals to input information and receive individual feedback to help with dietary assessment and planning, checking personal health risks, testing knowledge, and evaluating needs.
Make Your Calories CountThis presentation from the USDA helps explain the basics of the nutrition facts label.
Mayo Clinic, Healthy Living Centers* http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/healthylivingcenter/index.cfmInformation and tools about a variety of health topics from Mayo Clinic, including nutrition and healthy recipes.
MyPyramid.govThe new Department of Agriculture (USDA) food pyramid replaces "one size fits all" with a customizable eating plan. Explore the new pyramid to learn about the food groups and to see how much you need to eat.
MyPyramid TrackerMyPyramid Tracker is Department of Agriculture's (USDA) online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information.
Portion Distortion!To see if you know how today's portions compare to the portions available 20 years ago, quiz yourself on National Institutes of Health (NIH) Portion Distortion.
Food and Nutrition Topics from A to ZThis USDA site lets you search food and nutrition topics in both simple and detailed ways. Include topics from A to Z.
Glossary of Obesity, Physical Activity and Weight ControlWeight Control Information Network provides definitions of many terms used on this site.
Interactive Tool BoxThe USDA Interactive Toolbox contains links to Web sites that allow consumers and professionals to input information and receive individual feedback to help with dietary assessment and planning, checking personal health risks, testing knowledge, and evaluating needs.
Make Your Calories CountThis presentation from the USDA helps explain the basics of the nutrition facts label.
Mayo Clinic, Healthy Living Centers* http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/healthylivingcenter/index.cfmInformation and tools about a variety of health topics from Mayo Clinic, including nutrition and healthy recipes.
MyPyramid.govThe new Department of Agriculture (USDA) food pyramid replaces "one size fits all" with a customizable eating plan. Explore the new pyramid to learn about the food groups and to see how much you need to eat.
MyPyramid TrackerMyPyramid Tracker is Department of Agriculture's (USDA) online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information.
Portion Distortion!To see if you know how today's portions compare to the portions available 20 years ago, quiz yourself on National Institutes of Health (NIH) Portion Distortion.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Nutrition Education Activity
In this activity, children will learn how sweet potatoes grow and why they are a healthful food choice.
Activity Instructions:
1. The teacher or older children can stick tooth picks around the middle of a raw sweet potato.
2. The teacher should fill paper or styrofoam cups with water (one cup per child).
3. The teacher or older children can suspend the sweet potato in a cup of water using the toothpicks. The bottom half of the sweet potato should be in the water.
4. The teacher should place the cup holding the potato near a window to get light.
5. The teacher and/or older children should add water as needed to keep the cup full of water. Children can watch the potatoes sprout.
Teaching Points:
Use the following teaching points to talk to children about sweet potatoes as they watch their plants sprout.
* Talk about how sweet potatoes grow. Tell them that sweet potatoes grow in the ground like the roots of a tree. Tell them that the sprouts on sweet potatoes can be planted in the ground and will produce more sweet potatoes.
* Tell children that sweet potatoes are harvested August through October.
* Tell children that sweet potatoes are a native American plant.
* Tell children that sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals. Tell them that the vitamins in sweet potatoes do many important things for their bodies, such as helping them to see and helping prevent infection.
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