There are many assumptions that parents hold about child care centers which can prove harmful to their children's health and safety. This segment offers a useful checklist for selecting a child care center.

There are diseases that can be transmitted via bug bites and many that can not. This segment will give you a basic overview along with practical prevention tips.

Over the counter drugs, prescriptions drugs, emergency medication, teachers, coaches and child care providers are all subject to dealing with administering medications to students. School policies and state policies vary widely and there is much school personnel need to know. This segment provide practical guidelines.

Every year children die from heat stroke resulting from being in left in cars, vans and buses. Most people are aware of the risks, so the exposure is often accidental. Listen as our guests share tips for avoiding accidentally placing children in danger.

Drowning is a leading cause of death and summer activities increase the risks. This segment covers some of the greatest areas of risks and tips for ensuring that your child is really safe from drowning.

Child Obesity is a growing problem impacting increasing numbers of children and earlier and earlier ages. Our guest advises that prevention begins with healthy eating habits and model those habits for children begins with parents, teachers and care givers.

Selecting the right pet for a classroom is more complex than it may seem on it's face. Risk of disease, knowledge of the animal's needs state regulations, care after school and during school breaks must all be considered. Tune in and find out what you need to know before bringing that pet to school.

There are multiple diseases which routinely afflict children that can be avoided by simply washing their hands. This segment covers the basics educators, care givers and health consultants need to know.

Cases of skin cancer have risen dramatically and sunscreen is a an important part of the solution. In this segment we talk about the basics you need to know to protect children from UV exposure while balancing the need and desire for fun in the sun.

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.