U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
About Us
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.
Contact Information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Telephone: 202-619-0257
You can submit feedback online to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by visiting http://www.hhs.gov/feedback.html.
Articles by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Monitoring Your Child’s Sleep
How much sleep does your child need? Is your child getting enough? How can you be sure? Does a good night’s sleep...
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Monitoring Your Child’s World
Keeping track of the who, what, where, when, and how of your child’s world is an easier task when children are young....
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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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Mapping the News
As children watch television news, a building may crumble, a volcano may erupt, or a car may be lifted by a tornado and...
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Library Activities
Going to the library with your child is one of the best ways to spend time together. Try these activities to make your...
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Learn About Others
You can help your children learn about and appreciate the differences among people and groups of people by opening your...
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Kids’ Safety Tips
You don't have to scare young children when you talk about child safety. Before you start your talk, make sure they know...
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Keep a Sleep Diary
Use the Building Blocks Sleep Diary (PDF) to help point out the importance of sleep and to solve sleeping problems....
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"Interactive" TV
One of the biggest complaints about television is that it's a passive activity that does not actively engage young...
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Improving Listening Skills
Often, we believe that children are not doing what we ask of them, either because they are stubborn or don’t want to...
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