U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Telephone: 202-619-0257
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Articles by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Share Thoughts and Feelings
ME Bags Create “ME” bags to help you and your children share your feelings and thoughts more easily. Each...
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Reading to Children
Reading to children is the most important thing parents can do to ensure success in school. According to “Reading...
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Summer Sun Safety
Summer is a great time to play outdoors with the family. But before you get out the balls, jump ropes, and plastic...
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Portion Distortion
Many Americans suffer from "portion distortion." It’s not so much what we eat that’s unhealthy; rather, it's that...
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Portion Control
Normal, healthy toddlers and preschoolers are pretty good judges of how much they need to eat. They’ll often stop...
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Grocery Store Games
Did you know that the grocery store can serve as a place to promote your child's mathematical skills? Here are a few...
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TV Time and Your Children
According to the American Association of Pediatrics, children more than 2 years old should spend no more than 2 hours a...
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Good Manners
Teaching good manners helps children learn to act kindly toward others. It can seem like a huge undertaking, but...
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Rules and Responsible Behavior
Even very young children can take some responsibility for their actions or for taking care of themselves and their...
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Rules for Fire Safety
Follow a few rules to help your family be prepared in case a fire occurs. Here are some home fire safety tips from the...
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