The Three Best Ways to Limit the Spread of Germs Among Children
Dr.Will Sawyer with Charlotte Hendricks and Linda Smith Parents and child care providers are warned to avoid spreading germs, and we are constantly encouraging children to wash their hands. But hand...
View ArticleCaring for Children with Peanut Allergies
Dina Clifford & Jody Martin with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks When it comes to peanut allergies uneducated child care providers pose a serious risk to the lives of afflicted children in their care....
View ArticleSeven Steps to Ensure Babies Sleep Safely
Amy Hood Hooten with Charlotte Hendricks 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 segment...
View ArticleSafely Managing Pests in Child Care Environments
Phil Boise & Lorraine Neenan with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks Pest problems in child care environments present special problems for anyone caring for young children. In this segment we discuss the...
View ArticleIdentifying Mental Health Issues in Tweens and Teens
Malcolm Goldsmith, Ph.D., Theresa C. Lewallen, MA 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...
View ArticleProtecting Children from Poisons
Ann P. Slattery RN, RPh, DrPH, CSPI, DABAT with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks Every day hundreds of children are subjected to poisons. In fact, based on a recent report every eight seconds someone calls a...
View ArticleFire! Will Your Family Know What to Do?
Meri-K Appy with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks 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...
View Article12 Point Checklist for Selecting a Childcare Center
Jonathan B. Kotch, MD, Barbara Hamilton with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks and Linda Smith There are many assumptions that parents hold about child care centers which can prove harmful to their children’s...
View ArticleFighting Bug Bites and the Diseases They Carry
Dr. Kimberly Gran with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks and Linda Smith There are several diseases that can be transmitted via bites from mosquitoes, ticks, and chiggers. This segment will give you a basic...
View ArticleCritical Tips for Administering Medications in School and Child Care Settings
Jeannie Edwards, Cheryl E. Smoot & Christopher Hickey with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks Teachers, coaches and child care providers are all subject to dealing with administering medications to students....
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