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...
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Child Health & Safety Radio
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....
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20 of 24 episodesProviding 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 i...
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 effi...
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 ta...
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...
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...
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 wa...
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...
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 typ...
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 segmen...
Check List for Selecting a Childcare Center
There are many assumptions that parents hold about child care centers which can prove harmful to their children's health and safety. This se...
Fighting Bug Bites and The Diseases They Transmit
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...
Critical Tips for Administering Medications in School and Child Care Settings
Over the counter drugs, prescriptions drugs, emergency medication, teachers, coaches and child care providers are all subject to dealing wit...
Protecting Children From Summer Heat Risk
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: The Three Greatest Risks to Your Child
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...
Healthy Eating Habits, Healthy Kids
Child Obesity is a growing problem impacting increasing numbers of children and earlier and earlier ages. Our guest advises that prevention...
Classroom Pets: Selecting the Right Pets and Practices
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...
How Hand Washing Keeps Kids Healthy
There are multiple diseases which routinely afflict children that can be avoided by simply washing their hands. This segment covers the basi...
Protecting Children from UV Overexposure
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...
Caring For Children With Peanut Allergies
When it comes to peanut allergies uneducated child care providers pose a serious risk to the lives of afflicted children in their care. Unde...