The time that parents, particularly fathers, spend with their teens is important to mental health, according to a new study. Home and phone interviews were done with 200 families over a seven-year period. Questions were asked about the children’s social skills and self-worth. Findings include a peak in social time in the early- to mid-adolescent years with a decline… Read More
October is dedicated to bringing awareness to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS and other sleep-related deaths are a leading cause of post-neonatal mortality across the country but can be significantly reduced with education and awareness campaigns.
The Fetal and Infant Mortality Review findings and recommendations will be released at the October 18 Coalition meeting.
The first Monday in October is recognized as Child Health Day, an observance day intended to put the focus on the importance on healthy children. “On Child Health Day, we are reminded that by giving our children a healthy start in life, we put them and our Nation on the path to a successful future,” reads the… Read More
The Healthy Start Coalition received funding to expand the 4Me Teen Health Project in Northeast Florida. The three-year funding is through the teen pregnancy prevention-focused Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Administration for Children and Families. The Coalition and its community partners will implement the Teen Health Project for teenagers… Read More