Planning should focus on strategies for

providing for well-child visits to a doctor
providing for immunizations
maintaining health records
identifying symptoms of and providing treatments for common childhood illnesses
teaching children to seek medical help and other forms of assistance
teaching children safety precautions and emergency procedures for all daily environments
discussing with older children reasons and ways to avoid smoking, drug and alcohol use, and sexually transmitted diseases
providing open communication about personal space and potential sexual abuse at an early age.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

Why is it important for babies and young children to have routine well-child examinations?
Where can parents find reliable information on risks/rewards of immunizations?
Why is it important for children to be immunized?
What are the consequences when children are not immunized?
Why do some believe immunizations should be required for all children attending public school and some do not?
What health insurance options exist for children?

Communication

What communication skills will help parents teach their children how to protect themselves from illness or injury?
What safety rules should parents set for their children?
How can parents prepare their children for emergencies?

Leadership

How do parents know when to seek immediate medical attention for a child and when to wait and see?
What actions should parents and caregivers take to prepare a safe home or childcare environment for infants, toddlers, and young children?
What health and safety items should parents have on-hand at home?
What should parents do if they suspect their teenager is acting irresponsibly with regard to alcohol, drugs, or sexual behavior?

Management

What first-aid procedures should parents know?
What information do parents need to convey to a doctor who is treating their sick child? Why is it important for the parents to accurately describe the child’s symptoms?
What are the laws on child car seats? Why are these laws important?