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Children, 7/e
John W. Santrock, University of Texas, Dallas

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Taking it to the Net





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Rachel, a preschool teacher, notices that Mariah did not bring a snack to preschool today. "Mariah, did you forget your snack?" Rachel asks. "No," says Mariah. "Mommy didn't have anything to give me." Mariah's response worries Rachel, and causes her to wonder whether Mariah is receiving adequate nutrition. What are some of the consequences of nutritional deficiency in childhood? What kinds of things might alleviate this problem? http://ericeece.org/pubs/digests/1994/nhec194.html
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Greg and Keith like to take their daughter, Emily, to the local playground. Some of the equipment is old, and both Greg and Keith are concerned about whether the equipment is safe. How common are playground injuries among preschoolers? What are some of the safety standards for playground equipment? http://ericae.net/edo/ED355206.htm