Child Health and Safety


Keeping Kids Safe:
Protecting Children From Poisons 
Ann P. Slattery  RN, RPh, DrPH, CSPI, DABAT  with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks

pic Every day hundreds of children are subjected to poisons.  In fact , based on a recent report every eight seconds someone calls a poison center and half of those calls are for children. In this segment we talk with poison a expert to get the basics on keeping children safe from poisons.
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Keeping Kids Safe:
Safely Managing Pests in Child Care Environments  
Phil Boise & Lorraine Neenan with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks

pic 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 strategies for child care providers, child health consultants and parents.  
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Child Care Basics:
Caring For Children With Peanut Allergies  
Dina Clifford & Jody Martin with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks

pic When it comes to peanut allergies uneducated child care providers pose  a serious risk to the lives of afflicted children in their care. Understanding the fundamentals of screening for peanut allergies, identifying and responding to allergic reactions and prevention are essential.  This segment covers the basics every child care provider, child care consultant and parent needs to know.
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Safe by Design:
Creating Safe Play Areas  
Donna J. Thompson, Ph.D. & Eric Strickland with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks

pic 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 some safety risks;  this segment provides guidelines for minimizing hazards and ensuring that play areas are age appropriate.
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Passing the Test:
What Parents Look For In Child Care Providers
What Parents Chould Look For  
Linda Smith & Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr.  with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks

pic 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.  Before beginning the search for child care listen in. If you're a child care provider, make sure you are prepared to answer the questions informed parents will be asking.
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