Addresses the need to educate children about the dangers of exchanges with strangers on the Internet. Discusses child pornography and exploitative "support groups"; chat room risks; the need for parents to protect their children; and cyberfilters. Suggests protective measures for parents. (AEF)

Describes the practices of homeopathy and how they affect the scope of practice of school nurses. Includes a definition of homeopathy, a discussion of remedies and the specific symptoms for which they are effective, and an examination of conditions treatable by homeopathic physicians. Nine guidelines for managing homeopathic products in the school…

Describes the development and features of Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Service's Child Health System (CHS), a computerized health record application designed to capture information on the health status and medical needs of over 60,000 children. Includes a brief overview of the 2,688 cases entered into the system during the…

Reports that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been tracking the levels of lead, which is linked to increased behavioral disorders, retardation, and anemia in children, in the United States since the 1970s. Provides statistics on the current state of chronic diseases in the U.S. and asserts that there is a need for a nationwide heath…

Describes the current status of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), examining roles that school enrollment-based health insurance (SEBHI) programs play in three states and summarizing lessons SEBHI programs can offer SCHIP as states work toward full implementation. SEBHI programs are an important model leading to more…

Because many obese children become obese adults, the recent rapid increase in juvenile obesity poses a major public health challenge. Enhanced physical activity is a cornerstone in a multidisciplinary approach to preventing and treating juvenile obesity. Giving exercise recommendations focused for obese youth is critical. Cutting down on sedentary…

Describes the importance of parents teaching their children about the dangers of alcohol, explaining how parents can help their children and youth learn to just say no. Sidebars discuss: teen issues parents need to know; how to set guidelines for parties and other social events; and the PTA's position on alcohol and other drug abuse. (SM)

Presents guidelines for evaluating school-based health clinic services coordinated and/or staffed by nurse practitioners from a holistic approach. The Shuler Nurse Practitioner Practice Model is used as a theoretical framework for the guidelines because it presents a holistic approach to patient assessment, problem identification/diagnosis…

Focuses on indicators of children's well-being in the areas of economic security, health, behavior and social environment, and education. Also includes measures of the changing population and family context in which children are living. (Author)

Proposes that children can achieve personal growth, healing and alleviation off their emotional pain through play therapy and the therapeutic use of stories. Explores the healing process of a six-year-old boy whose family lifestyle and structured school environment presented more anxiety than he could cope with effectively. (Author/GCP)

Reports on an evaluation of the first counseling service in Britain for children of divorce. Focuses on the qualitative outcomes of the counseling evaluation: namely, the children's and mother's satisfaction with the counseling, and the counselor's opinion of its success. Conclusions of study and implications for practice are discussed.…

Most quantitative studies of family life and family members' well being rely on single informants in relation to both. This study addresses these methodological points, plus the substantive issue of whether family structure is related to child health/adjustment independently of family process. (BF)

This 1937 paper discusses the need to build a school health ladder reaching from nursery school through college, describing a balanced school health program and noting the need for the promotion and extension of genuine child health. It highlights the goal of the "Journal of School Health" and the role of the journal's editorial staff. (SM)

This 1937 paper examines school nurses' roles in providing health education and health services. Duties include observing conditions indicating need for medical attention; interpreting children's needs to parents and teachers; teaching; providing materials for teachers; helping physicians with examinations; developing procedures for controlling…

This 1982 paper presents 10 commandments to guide school nurses, including: never allowing oneself to be ignored; always being included in school functions regarding child health; always participating in kindergarten roundups and similar activities to promote child health; always respecting parents' primary responsibility to the child; and always…