Show HEALTH COLUMN by the COUNTY NURSE n what Is the danger age for children its quiet here in the house of late the days are dull and night are arc grim tile the fire has gone from the nurs pry grate hut but a lonely 11 keeps neat and trim vigilant standing erect and mid find straight true to the lad who commanded camm him anna steese richardson the lunger danger age tor for children Is divided Ityl leI into two periods from to six years and from six to twelve years the parents an and especially the mother must guard child health during the first period rn in most communities the parents will have the atlon of doctors during the second period of the danger age unintentional neglect Is the first danger a ig r in n the home bome A mother cannot relax her vigilance regarding diet and sleep just because baby has cut ills his teeth and passed the dreaded second summer successfully A mother must remember that it was her care which made baby healthy in the first place and that hat it is far easier to keep him well than to nurse murse him back to health the next great danger Is the arrival of a now baby before the first has established good health habits now there are two babies no child can be made self reliant just by the arrival of a baby brother or sister take advantage of well baby conferences and haive bave your children checked eclied ch you support it feel free to use it get in touch with the nurse and ask for an appointment your childs health Is what you make it give him the finest possible environment and use preventive measures which ward off many childhood diseases |