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Child Health

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.

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Child Health
Safely Managing Pests in Child Care Environments from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.297383

Pest problems in child care environments present special problems for anyone caring for young children. In this segment we discuss the latest insights on safely managing pest and provides specific ...

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What Parents Look For In Child Care Providers from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.296539

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 child care providers point of view as well the parent's....

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Creating Safe Play Areas from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.295560

Play areas are supposed to be fun and educational, but poor design, inappropriate application and lack of proper maintenance can turn a play area into a safety hazard. Though all play areas pose s...

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Protecting Children from UV Overexposure from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.292463

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 you need to know to protect children from UV exposure whi...

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Drowning: The Three Greatest Risks to Your Child from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.288251

Drowning is a leading cause of death and summer activities increase the risks. This segment covers some of the greatest areas of risks and tips for ensuring that your child is really safe from drow...

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Protecting Children From Summer Heat Risk from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.286874

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 exposure is often accidental. Listen as our guests share t...

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Critical Tips for Administering Medications in School and Child Care Settings from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.285860

Over the counter drugs, prescriptions drugs, emergency medication, teachers, coaches and child care providers are all subject to dealing with administering medications to students. School poli...

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Fighting Bug Bites and The Diseases They Transmit from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.284955

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 practical prevention tips.

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Check List for Selecting a Childcare Center from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.283957

There are many assumptions that parents hold about child care centers which can prove harmful to their children's health and safety. This segment offers a useful checklist for selecting a child ca...

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Fire! Will Your Family Know What to Do? from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.282576

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 the basics your family needs to know to safely s...

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Seven Steps To Ensure Babies Sleep Safely from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.280626

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. This segments takes a look at some of the bigges...

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The Three Best Ways to Limit the Spread of Germs Among Children from 2022-02-22T15:22:43.279658

Parents and child care providers are warned to avoid spreading germs and we constantly encouraging children to wash their hands. But hand washing is not enough. Tune in and learn the three best ...

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Child Care: What Will You Do If The Unthinkable Happens? from 2011-04-18T17:56:02

Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and terrorist attacks are disruptive and frightening. But when disasters strike the anxiety for providers of child care and parents whose children may be across t...

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Treating Children With Head Lice from 2011-03-19T09:14:58

In this segment we separate fact from fiction about treating head lice infestations in children. Our guests also discuss the wisdom and efficacy of maintaining "no nit" policies for schools and ch...

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Risky Child Behaviors with Legal Substances from 2011-03-19T09:10:38

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 taking to a whole new level with substances tha...

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When and When Not to Exclude Sick Children From Child Care from 2011-03-19T09:02:41

There is a general assumption even among many professionals that all sick children should be excluded from child care or school settings. But our guest today says this belief is misguided and has s...

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Why School Health Education is Critical from 2010-12-22T10:47:46

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 healthy has become a core competency. But many sch...

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Identifying Mental Health Issues in Tweens and Teens from 2010-10-25T22:39:01

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 in adolescence are often just the manifes...

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Healthy Eating Habits, Healthy Kids from 2010-06-18T14:17:59

Child Obesity is a growing problem impacting increasing numbers of children and earlier and earlier ages. Our guest advises that prevention begins with healthy eating habits and model those habits ...

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Classroom Pets: Selecting the Right Pets and Practices from 2010-06-18T14:15:30

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 state regulations, care after school and during school break...

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How Hand Washing Keeps Kids Healthy from 2010-06-18T14:04:29

There are multiple diseases which routinely afflict children that can be avoided by simply washing their hands. This segment covers the basics educators, care givers and health consultants need ...

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Protecting Children From Poisons from 2010-02-21T18:40:42

Ann Slattery is a graduate of UAB School of Public Health with a Masters and Doctorate in Environmental Health/Toxicology and Board certified Clinical Toxicologist and has worked in the Regional P...

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Protecting Children From Poisons from 2010-02-21T18:40:42

Ann Slattery is a graduate of UAB School of Public Health with a Masters and Doctorate in Environmental Health/Toxicology and Board certified Clinical Toxicologist and has worked in the Regional P...

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Protecting Children From Poisons from 2010-02-21T18:40:42

Ann Slattery is a graduate of UAB School of Public Health with a Masters and Doctorate in Environmental Health/Toxicology and Board certified Clinical Toxicologist and has worked in the Regional P...

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