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 town and out of communication is heightened. The best time to think about how to handle a crisis is now. Tune in as we provide some practical tips on what providers and parents should do to prepare for the unthinkable.

This segment takes a look at school meals, the current laws which govern them and the challenges of promoting and providing healthier food in schools.

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 child care settings.

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 that are legal, but as dangerous and more problematic than illicit drugs. Learn more.

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 significant impacts on families, providers and even children who can actually benefit from staying in school while sick. Learn more.

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 schools either have no health education program or a program taught by an untrained facilitator. This segment explores the challenges and offers solutions.

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 ways to limit the spread of germs among children in child care settings, schools and at home.

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 biggest sleep risks to babies and provides guidance for establishing practices and policies that ensure safe sleep.

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 manifestation of an underlying mental health issue. This segment talks about mental health intervention and services available to students.

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 survive a home-based fire.