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A health binder is a convenient way to store all of your child’s health information and paperwork.  It is flexible to meet your needs. 

Some families will use their health binder to store basics, track milestones and to be proactive about preventing future health problems.  Other families may have a child with complex or chronic health conditions, and will want to add additional sections to track medication or supplement use, develop care plans, keep track of specialists, or take notes to track progress. 

Included in My Health Binder For Kids:

60 pages of content, including:

• Six Well Child Guides* for ages 5 years, 6 years, 7 years, 8 years, 9 years and 10 years.   Each well child guide includes a naturopathic approach to supporting your child’s health at each developmental stage. (See what is included in each Well Child Guide below.) Each guide also includes pages to take notes, track development and growth, and log vaccinations.
• Six Herb Guides,* one for each developmental stage that includes herbs appropriate for each age group.  Each herb guide includes information on the active constituents of the herb, safety information, what the herb is typically used for, and conversion guides based on weight.
• A beautiful cover and additional inside pages including an Emergency Contact sheet, Medication/Supplement list, Appointment log, list of Lab Tests & Procedures, Insurance form, Specialists List with contact information for easy reference, and a sheet for general Notes (you can print as many of these as you’d like if you are a big note-taker like some of us are).
• Two separate progress calendars with examples.  These pages are for parents/caregivers of children with chronic health or behavior problems to help uncover the underlying cause of the child’s issues.  These pages can be used to track supplements, medications, dietary, lifestyle or behavioral interventions so the caregiver can see what is actually working.
• A template for printable tabs – we recommend Avery Index Maker Clear Label Dividers with 5 Tabs (5 sets). 

(Not included)

This is a printable e-book, which means you will need to print the pages at home or a convenient location. (You can send the files to FedEx office or a similar location and they will print it for you.) This lets families choose what sections are relevant for them.  Plus you can print extra notes pages if needed, multiple copies of the progress calendar, or whatever is specific to your child.

You can decide to print the whole guide in color or black & white, we designed the inside pages to print very nicely either way.   We recommend purchasing a 1/2″ or 1″ binder, and Avery Index Maker Clear Label Dividers with 5 Tabs (5 sets).  Some families really like to get some clear sheet protectors or pocket dividers to store additional items (like insurance cards, your baby’s footprints, etc.)

Then assemble your heart away!  (We promise it is super satisfying!)

Included in the 5 Year Well Child Guide

• Kindergarten readiness and transition tips.
• Teaching your child independence.
• Promoting fire safety.
• Teaching your child to swim.
• Guidance on screen time, normal vision for this age, and dental hygiene.
• NEW for this age group – a page for YOUR child to read (with your help). As children get older more of the Well Child Guide will be written for them so they can start to take ownership of their health.
• Herb guide: Astragalus: a fantastic immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory herb.

Included in the 6 Year Well Child Guide

• What is very common (and unusual!) behavior at 6 years of age.  Learning these normal behaviors will definitely help you understand your strange 6-year-old!
• What is NOT normal, and when to be concerned.
• How to encourage reading proficiency in your 6-year-old.
• A discussion of body part safety, private part safety, and how to teach your child to Speak Up if something is wrong.
• Parenting and discipline tips for this age group.
• A handy place to record memories of your child at this age.
• NEW – a page for YOUR child to read (with your help).  The 6 year well child guide includes a page called “It’s My Body.”  This page reviews the discussion of body part safety in language your child can understand.
• Herb guide: Skullcap, or Scutellaria: a fantastic stress-relieving, tummy-supportive herb.

Included in the 7 Year Well Child Guide

• Common behaviors, worries and quirks for this age.
• What is NOT normal, and when to be concerned.
• Information about nutrition, encouraging protein, calcium requirements, and ideas for healthy breakfasts in this age group.
• How to prevent eye strain in school-age children.
• Tons of parenting tips, including what often does not work at this age.
• A handy place to record memories of your child at this age.
• NEW – Two pages for YOUR child to read (with your help).  The 7 Year Well Child Guide includes two pages on Internet Safety (“I’m safe online.”)  These incredibly important safety tips will teach your child how to identify “tricky” people online, what to do if they encounter something that makes them uncomfortable, and how to respond to cyberbullying.
• Herb guide:  Ginger, or Zingiber officinale: a fantastic herb that can be helpful for nausea, IBS, SIBO, seasonal allergies, and more.*

Included in the 8 Year Well Child Guide

• Common behaviors at this age.  Learning these normal behaviors will definitely help you understand your 8-year-old!
• What is NOT normal, and when to be concerned.
• Information about hygiene and hormone changes (yes, they may be starting now!)
• Tips for getting kids to participate in chores.
• Parenting tips for 8-year-olds.
• Age-appropriate information about growth, nutrition, sleep requirements, dental care, and more.
• Information about preventing accidents – the number 1 cause of death and hospitalization in this age group.
• A handy place to record memories of your child at this age.
• NEW – Two pages for YOUR child to read.  The 8 Year Well Child Guide includes two pages on Preventing Accidents.  These incredibly important tips review drowning prevention, firearm safety, poisoning prevention, and even how to teach your child to avoid dangerous TikTok “challenges.”
• Herb guide: Thyme, or Thymus vulgaris: my personal favorite respiratory antimicrobial herb.

Included in the 9 Year Well Child Guide

• Normal development, including academic achievements expected of this age.
• Common behaviors characteristic of this age.
• What is NOT normal, and when to be concerned.
• Parenting tips, including how to prevent over-scheduling your child.
• Information about screen time and nutrition.
• Using helmets and mouthguards to prevent injuries.
• Information about early puberty and body part changes.  Believe it or not, the early hormones associated with puberty are starting!  Body odor and other early signs and what to expect.
• NEW – THREE pages for YOUR child to read.  As your child gets older more of the well child guide is geared for them, as we want children to take responsibility for their bodies.  The 9 Year Well Child Guide includes three pages on body safety.  These incredibly important tips review seat belts, fire safety, and how to fit a helmet.
• Herb guide: Turmeric, or Cucuma longa, one of the most effective anti-inflammatory herbs for pain relief.

Included in the 10 Year Well Child Guide

• Normal development, including academic achievements expected of this age.
• Common behaviors characteristic of this age.
• What is NOT normal, and when to be concerned.
• Parenting tips, including how to promote independence, and information on how long your child can now spend without adult supervision.
• Information about screen time, nutrition, and sleep.
• Information about early puberty and body part changes, including how to support your child and what to expect.  It also includes recommended resources for further support.
• NEW – SIX pages for YOUR child to read.  As your child gets older more of the well child guide is geared for them, as we want children to take responsibility for their bodies.  The 10 Year Well Child Guide includes six patients on puberty and body part changes.  This guide describes in age-appropriate language how hormones cause the body changes of puberty.
• Herb guide: Licorice or Glycyrrhiza glabra, a fantastic all-purpose herb that must be used carefully in certain situations.

Herb Guides

• • Included in every Well Child Guide is a Herb Guide! Each Herb Guide includes detailed information on use, safety and dosage* for a herb that Dr. Krumbeck deems to be age-appropriate.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice.