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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Rules for the Ride: Car Safety
There are so many rules about child passenger safety that many parents are confused. What’s important for your...
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Rules for Outside the Home
When you set limits, both you and your child will know what to expect from a given situation. Check out the following...
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Appreciating Cultural Differences
Children see and interact with people of different races or ethnic backgrounds every day—around the neighborhood,...
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Children and Honesty
Make it easy for children to tell the truth and they’ll be less likely to lie. At the age of 4 or 5, children...
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Family Fitness
The statistics on childhood obesity are frightening. Children between the ages of 2 and 5 have become twice as likely...
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Trying New Foods Together
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines for Americans (PDF) recommends that we eat more fruits and...
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Get Physical
Active play and a focus on physical fitness can help fight the growing problem of childhood obesity. Staying active as...
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Conflict Resolution For Kids
We hear them shouting and we come running. Then, we hear, “He said, he did” or “She said, she did.” How can we...
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Your Kids and Their Friends
As parents, we often stand back as our children work at developing friendships. We don't want to be pushy, and we don't...
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Emergency Preparedness for the Family
Emergencies can make anyone feel insecure. One of the best ways to help children feel safe in an emergency situation is...
Topics: Disaster Preparedness | General Preparedness
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