
Child Care: What Will You Do If The Unthinkable Happens?
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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....

Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and terrorist attacks are disruptive and frightening. But when disasters strike the anxiety for providers...

This segment takes a look at school meals, the current laws which govern them and the challenges of promoting and providing healthier food i...

In this segment we separate fact from fiction about treating head lice infestations in children. Our guests also discuss the wisdom and effi...

Young kids and teens have historically pushed the envelope with risky behaviors at some stage in their development. But today's youth are ta...

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...

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...

Parents and child care providers are warned to avoid spreading germs and we constantly encouraging children to wash their hands. But hand wa...

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...

Mental health is perhaps the biggest health issue among tweens and teens today. Obesity, drug use and many of the high risk behaviors we typ...

Fires often breakout suddenly, unexpectedly and can travel quickly. The time to ensure that your family knows what to do is now. This segmen...

There are many assumptions that parents hold about child care centers which can prove harmful to their children's health and safety. This se...

There are diseases that can be transmitted via bug bites and many that can not. This segment will give you a basic overview along with pract...

Over the counter drugs, prescriptions drugs, emergency medication, teachers, coaches and child care providers are all subject to dealing wit...

Every year children die from heat stroke resulting from being in left in cars, vans and buses. Most people are aware of the risks, so the ex...

Drowning is a leading cause of death and summer activities increase the risks. This segment covers some of the greatest areas of risks and t...

Child Obesity is a growing problem impacting increasing numbers of children and earlier and earlier ages. Our guest advises that prevention...

Selecting the right pet for a classroom is more complex than it may seem on it's face. Risk of disease, knowledge of the animal's needs stat...

There are multiple diseases which routinely afflict children that can be avoided by simply washing their hands. This segment covers the basi...

Cases of skin cancer have risen dramatically and sunscreen is a an important part of the solution. In this segment we talk about the basics...

When it comes to peanut allergies uneducated child care providers pose a serious risk to the lives of afflicted children in their care. Unde...

Play areas are supposed to be fun and educational, but poor design, inappropriate application and lack of proper maintenance can turn a play...

It's a basic question which every child care provider and parent should be able to answer. This segment answers the question from both the c...

Pest problems in child care environments present special problems for anyone caring for young children. In this segment we discuss the lates...

Ann Slattery is a graduate of UAB School of Public Health with a Masters and Doctorate in Environmental Health/Toxicology and Board certifie...