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The original idea to produce a handbook of practical health care information for families with children ages newborn to 21 was that of the Riley Memorial Association, the fund-raising arm of Riley Hospital for Children. The many tasks required to move this idea from concept to reality were accomplished by the dedicated staff of the Riley Memorial Association. Generous funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. makes it possible to provide Caring for Kids as a gift to every household in Indiana.
Richard L. Schreiner, M.D., the Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief at Riley Hospital for Children, provided the encouragement and support critical to the completion of this manuscript.
Author
Patricia A. Keener, M.D., Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, developed the concept and authored the text for Caring for Kids. Her contributions to health education for the general public have been recognized by several prestigious state and national awards, including the State of Indiana, Sagamore of the Wabash, and the Ross Award for Lay Education given by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Keener is founder and medical director of Safe Sitter, a national non-profit organization that teaches young adolescents safe and nurturing child care techniques. Dr. Keener’s work with children’s programming is partially supported by a grant from Reilly Foundation.
Special thanks to the following experts:
Caring for Kids benefited from the thoughtful input and technical review of a number of individuals. James Cumming, M.D., reviewed the material from the perspective of a practicing pediatrician, knowledgeable about child health and primary care practice. Philip Merk, M.D., reviewed the manuscript from the perspective of a primary care physician in academic practice in a public hospital. The following physicians or health care professionals acted in the role of content experts: Margaret Blythe, M.D.; Sue Brady, DMSc, RD, CSP; James Lemons, M.D.; and Karyl Rickard, Ph.D., RD, CSP. In addition, special thanks to Toya Corbitt, M.D., for her advice and comments at an early stage of the manuscript and to Doris Merritt, M.D., for her valuable input related to organization and presentation.
Special thanks to research assistants and creative advisors:
Molly Bozic was the key collaborator in the production of this manuscript. Without her technical ability with computer formatting, her keen interest in the field of pediatrics, her knowledge and skills with the English language, her willingness to work through weekends and vacations, combined with her enthusiasm for the project, this manuscript in its present form would not be possible.
The earliest participants in the creative process, manuscript design, and technical research were a team of five talented, bright, enthusiastic interns working in the office of Dr. Keener. These five good-hearted souls, all of whom are preparing for application to medical school, devoted many hours to poring through textbooks, child care manuals, magazines, Web sites, and informational brochures in search of “useful information and hard-to-find facts.” The book could not exist without them: Allison Boester, Molly Bozic, Gracie Carver, Mary Palecek, and Nikki Silver. In addition, Shirley Lawson and Nancy Singleton cheerfully and competently supported the project, performing “other duties as required.”
Special thanks to lay reviewers:
The following individuals served as lay reviewers and advisors when the manuscript was a work-in-progress: Kristina Keener Yeager, Janice Hicks-Slaughter, Sheila Hyatt, Steve and Venita Kirchhoff, Jane Nitz, Doris Peck, Beth Waters-Finston, Don and Marcia Bozic, and Keener Family members Gerald, Leslie, and Nick.
References
The primary references for this book include: Behrman RE, Kliegman RM, Jenson HB. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics (2000). Green M, Palfrey J, eds. Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents (2000). Four books from the American Academy of Pediatrics: Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 (1991); Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12 (1995); Caring for Your Adolescent: Ages 12 to 21 (1991); and Guide to Your Child’s Symptoms (1997).
For specific sections, the primary references are as follows. Growth and Development – Levine MD, Carey WB, Crocker AC, eds. Developmental – Behavioral Pediatrics, (1999); three books from Brilliant Beginnings: Baby Brain Basics: Birth to 12 Months (2000); Toddler Brain Basics: 12 to 24 Months (2000); Toddler Next Steps: 24 to 36 Months (2000); Nutrition – American Academy of Pediatrics: Guide to Your Child’s Nutrition (1999); Safety – National SAFE KIDS Campaign, Brandenburg, M. Child Safe: A Practical Guide for Preventing Injuries; American Academy of Pediatrics: Injury Prevention and Control for Children and Youth (1997).
Disclaimer
The material contained in this book should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your doctor. Your doctor’s advice is individualized for your child’s health and circumstances. Furthermore, information in this book is subject to change based on medical research and advances in medicine. Riley Hospital for Children and the Riley Memorial Association expressly disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, injury, or risk – personal or otherwise – that is incurred as a consequence – directly or indirectly – of the use and application of any of the contents of this book.
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