Foreword
Dear Parents, T
he National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), an organization of pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) committed to teaching parents and children why being healthy matters, writes Ready, Set, Grow (Raising Healthy Kids) just for you — the busy, caring parent. As you read through the pages that follow, you’ll find a quick
and relevant guide, with answers to the questions most parents have about kids’ health. Use this publication to learn about nutrition and fitness, growth and development and many other health issues crucial to families. Ready, Set, Grow reflects NAPNAP’s mission: “To empower
pediatric nurse practitioners and their health care partners to enhance child and family health through practice, leadership, advocacy, education and research.” Every day, our more than 8,000 members help families. Ready, Set, Grow extends our ability to reach and teach families about ways to be healthy and fit. I encourage you to visit our website’s special section for
families,
https://www.napnap.org/families, for online resources. While on the website, please take a moment to share your “child health hero” story about a PNP or APRN who has supported your family’s health and well-being. Let us know your thoughts about this issue, as well as your suggestions for future topics. E-mail me at
president@napnap.org.
Happy and healthy reading,
Mary L. Chesney, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN President, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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