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Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues: Candid Conversations on Health and Child Care episodes
- Common Childhood Fears and Phobias
It's October, which means…. it's Halloween time! Whether it's witches, webs, thunder, or the dark, being afraid of something as a child is incredibly common. In this episode, Rachel and Dr. Navsaria talk about common childhood fears, the difference between fears and phobias, and, of course, how early childhood educators can help kids cope with fear.
32 min - Smoking & Vaping: What ECE Teachers Need to Know
While the number of people smoking cigarettes is down... e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and other non-cigarette nicotine product use is up. Secondhand and thirdhand (yes, there's even fourth hand smoke) can hurt kids. Rachel and Dr. Navsaria break down what being around smokers does to children, how to keep them safe, and compassionately help those who do smoke.
30 min - Sugar!
Why do humans love sugar? Does sugar really "hype kids up"? What can sugar do to a kid's growing body? And how can early childhood educators thoughtfully consider sugar in our kiddos' diet? Rachel and Dr. Navsaria break down all you need to know about sugar, and why.
26 min - Who Needs Sunscreen? Everybody!
Lotions, potions, sprays, and... unguents? Whatever you want to call it, we're all about sunscreen. In this episode, Rachel and Dr. Navsaria review everything early childhood educators need to know about sunscreen and how to keep kids' skin safe all year round. Annnnd...we share breaking sunscreen news as well!
32 min - What's Going On with the Childhood Vaccine Schedule?
It's hard to keep up with all the news regarding the childhood vaccine schedule over the last year. Today we're talking about what ECE teachers need to know, who's in charge, what's available, and how to talk to families who have questions or are confused about getting their kids immunized.
37 min - Childhood Vaccine Schedule: What You Need to Know
Vaccines have been in the news a lot lately, so we're going to clear up some of the noise by outlining what ECE teachers need to know about the childhood vaccine schedule, why timing matters, and how to talk to families who might have questions about getting their kids immunized.
34 min - All About Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children, and about one out of every 10 U.S. children has asthma. Rachel and Dr. Navsaria break down what childhood asthma is, what possible triggers can cause it to flare up, and what ECE teachers need to know about how to be best prepared — including asking for a child's asthma action plan.
33 min - Autism: What Do I Need To Know?
Autism has been in the news recently, so today we're going to tell you what it is, what we know about what does (and doesn't) cause it, how to approach supporting children with autism and their families — and, of course, what Early Childhood Educators can do if they suspect a child in their class may show signs of autism.
34 min - Go to Sleep!
Nothing beats a good night sleep, but how kids fall asleep and the quality of that sleep is what matters most. Rachel and Dr. Navsaria break down the basics of 'sleep hygiene': how much sleep kids need to stay healthy, what a healthy bedtime routine looks like, and how to keep kids stay safe when you put them to bed.
37 min - Vitamins & Supplements: Facts and Fictions
When parents reach for a bottle of vitamins, supplements, or herbal remedies, it's because their intentions are good. We want to give our kids the best. But do those supplements and vitamins actually work? Today we're talking about what supplements are, what they claim to do, what they actually do, and how to be a supplement-savvy caregiver.
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About Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues: Candid Conversations on Health and Child Care
From the publisher's feed
Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues: Candid Conversations on Health and Child Care aims to help build early childhood educators' understanding of, comfort with, and implementation of best health practices for children in keeping with the national Caring for Our Children guidelines authored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, and National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education.
In each episode, early child care specialist Rachel Giannini and pediatrician Dr. Dipesh Navsaria discuss how early child care educators can improve the health and well-being of the children and families in their daily care, avoid unnecessary health-related exclusions from that care, and become better informed and prepared ECE providers. Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues aims to address commonly asked questions about health concerns in child care settings, covering topics including viral illness, mental and behavioral health, feeding, children with special needs, cultural diversity and inclusion, referrals to community resources, and so much more.
Series Host Rachel Giannini is a licensed early childhood educator and advocate with over 15 years of hands-on early childhood classroom experience. She has a BA in Early Childhood and American Sign Language from Columbia College, Chicago, and an MFA in Museum Education from the University of Illinois, Chicago. Rachel recently starred in the documentary feature film No Small Matter, the first of its kind to explore early education in America today.
Series Co-Host Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD is an award-winning host, Executive Medical Director of the podcast, a practicing pediatrician in Wisconsin, a Clinical Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at the School of Human Ecology and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine and Public Health, both at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
The Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues podcast is a production of the Wisconsin Early Childhood Health Consultation program housed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology. This podcast is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Early Childhood.
We offer general guidance on best practices for health and well-being in early childhood settings. Any questions about a specific child should be directed to that child's primary care clinic. The cases we will discuss do not represent any specific patient or clinician and are either hypothetical or have had details changed for this podcast to ensure confidentiality. The information presented here is for informational purposes and are not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in any particular clinical case or as a substitute for professional medical education. All opinions expressed belong to the speaker, not their institution, employer, or any podcast or program funders or sponsors.
To learn more, visit our website at www.echc.wisc.edu.