The problem: Child care providers are expected to do a daily health check for each of the children in their care. However, not all providers are aware of what a comprehensive health check entails. One solution The Daily Health Check checklist, produced by the Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at the University of… Read more »
The problem: Working in child care can be stressful and take a toll on many facets of a providers’ health, including oral health. One solution: Stress and Health, the most recent tip sheet in the “Brush Up on Oral Health” series. This resource explains the ways in which long-term stress can cause problems with your… Read more »
The problem: Child care providers care for and promote the health and wellness of our nation’s children but struggle to make healthy choices for themselves. One solution: The Move Your Way campaign, which provides information and strategies for meeting the updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans With all the fitness fads and conflicting health advice out there, it can… Read more »
The Problem: Early childhood programs are great places to help children learn good health habits, including oral health habits. But having children brush one at a time at the sink can be messy and time consuming. One Solution: A group activity known as toothbrushing at the table, in which children and staff sit around a… Read more »
The Problem By law, child care programs must have a disaster plan to keep children and staff safe in an emergency. However, developing one can be complicated. One Solution The newly updated Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs, developed by the National Center for Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW). Providers in centers and family child care… Read more »
The Problem Every year, more than one million children under 6 years old in the U.S. experience homelessness. How can providers support these vulnerable children and their families? One Solution There are two new resources on this topic posted on the Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC) website: Caring for the Health and Wellness of… Read more »
The Problem Many different adults can impact the way a baby or child eats, including parents/caregivers and providers. However, those important adults may not understand or practice responsive feeding – the process of recognizing an infant’s cues for hunger or fullness and responding appropriately. One Solution The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) has created a series of print… Read more »
The Problem CCHCs are health professionals who also are knowledgeable about child health, child development and health and safety in child care. But their training may not have equipped them with some skills (e.g., communicating effectively with programs) that are essential to their work. One Solution The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) just… Read more »
Help CACFP Celebrate a Milestone The program turns 50 on May 8, 2018. Nemours Children’s Health System and the National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Forum will be creating a billboard-sized birthday card on Capitol Hill. The card will be a mosaic of thousands of images from community programs serving CACFP meals and snacks. (Sorry, the… Read more »
The Problem Infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) is an evidence-based intervention for supporting young children’s social-emotional development. It teams a mental health professional with early care and education professionals to improve children’s social, emotional and behavioral health. However, many child care providers may not have access to or may not know how to get the most out of a mental… Read more »
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