Child Care: What Will You Do If The Unthinkable Happens?
Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and terrorist attacks are disruptive and frightening. But when disasters strike the anxiety for providers of child ...
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A resource for child care health consultants; early care and education (ECE) providers and trainers; members of professional organizations, educational and medical facilities; and families. It is our goal to provide accurate information and effective resource materials to promote the health and safety of young children, birth through age 8.
Providing Healthier School Meals
This segment takes a look at school meals, the current laws which govern them and the challenges of promoting and providing healthier food in schools.
Treating Children With Head Lice
In this segment we separate fact from fiction about treating head lice infestations in children. Our guests also discuss the wisdom and efficacy of ma...
Risky Child Behaviors with Legal Substances
Young kids and teens have historically pushed the envelope with risky behaviors at some stage in their development. But today's youth are taking risk ...
When and When Not to Exclude Sick Children From Child Care
Kids today are facing so many health issues on so many different fronts that in order to be successful in school and in life, knowing how to stay heal...
Why School Health Education is Critical
Kids today are facing so many health issues on so many different fronts that in order to be successful in school and in life, knowing how to stay heal...
The Three Best Ways to Limit the Spread of Germs Among Children
Parents and child care providers are warned to avoid spreading germs and we constantly encouraging children to wash their hands. But hand washing is n...
Seven Steps To Ensure Babies Sleep Safely
Sleep can be a peaceful time for babies and mothers in need of a break. But sleep time is also a potentially dangerous time for babies left alone. Thi...
Identifying Mental Health Issues in Tweens and Teens
Mental health is perhaps the biggest health issue among tweens and teens today. Obesity, drug use and many of the high risk behaviors we typically see...
Fire! Will Your Family Know What to Do?
Fires often breakout suddenly, unexpectedly and can travel quickly. The time to ensure that your family knows what to do is now. This segment covers t...