Keeping Food Fun, Healthy, and Safe for Child Care Programs
The dining table in your child care program is an opportunity for so many positive interactions from practicing social cues through conversation, to trying new foods,... Read more.
Allergy and Asthma Awareness
It is important you know the health history and conditions of the children in your child care program so you can help keep them safe and appropriately meet their... Read more.
The Benefits of Toothbrushing in Early Childhood Education
Kids with cavities miss school and have missed opportunities. Pain and infection from untreated cavities can lead to problems with eating, speaking, and learning.... Read more.
How to Support Children with Birth Defects
Child care providers have a unique opportunity to play a critical role in preventing and early identification of birth defects.... Read more.
Fight Illness Spread During This Flu Season
Disease mitigation strategies are some of the most important things providers can do to help keep illness at bay.... Read more.
RSV Prevention in Your Program
It can be hard to know exactly when to exclude a child for illness, especially when it comes to runny noses and coughs.... Read more.
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world... Read more.
Keeping a Smoke-Free Environment
You can create a policy for your program that protects children from smoke exposure and ensures that staff do not model tobacco use in front of the children.... Read more.
Keeping Sleep Safe
Sleeping can be a high-risk activity, especially for children under the age of one year – even more so if careful attention is not paid to the sleeping environment.... Read more.
Strengthen Your Food Program
Mealtime creates plenty of wonderful opportunities to provide children with education and social-emotional development.... Read more.