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The first priority is to attend to the concerns of the parents. In addition, the Bright Futures Early Childhood Expert Panel has given priority to the following topics for discussion in this visit:

  • Assessment of language development (how child communicates, expectations for language)
  • Temperament and behavior (sensitivity, approachability, adaptability, intensity)
  • Toilet training (what have parents tried, techniques, personal hygiene)
  • Television viewing (limits on viewing, promotion of reading, promotion of physical activity and safe play)
  • Safety (car safety seats, parental use of safety belts, bike helmets, outdoor safety, guns)