Microplastics: Erosion of Convenience By Jessica Mauricio Price, MS, Eco-Healthy Child Care® October 2024 Walking through my local “Have-Everything Mart,” I try to take stock of the number of …
Child Care Providers + Climate Change: Action Steps By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® December 2023 It’s crucial that child care providers understand the profound consequences that climate …
Eco-Healthy + State Child Care Quality Programs By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® November 2023 Eco-Healthy Child Care® (EHCC) has been working with states to increase environmental health …
Child Care Providers–Test Your Water For Lead + State Funding Available By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® October 2023 Lead can leach into drinking water when plumbing materials …
Keeping Children Safe During Extreme Heat Events: Tips By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® August 2023 Extreme heat events in the U.S. are already occurring and will become …
Enjoy the Summer while Reducing Your Exposure to Pesticides By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® July 2023 Science has brought to light many negative health and environmental impacts …
Gas Stoves–A Source of Indoor Air Pollution + Tips to Reduce Exposure By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® March 2023 New studies show just how harmful to health …
Obesogens–How to Avoid Exposures By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® February 2023 In the U.S. today, more than 14 million children live with obesity. Obesity is more common …
Improving Ventilation & Reducing Exposure to Childhood Viruses By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® January 2023 The last few months have been challenging for families and child care …
Eco-Healthy Learning Opportunities for Child Care Professionals By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® December 2022 Child care providers want to see the children in their care healthy, safe, …
Choosing Safe Locations for Child Care Facilities By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® November 2022 The location of a child care facility or the condition of the building …
Back to School–the Eco-Healthy Way By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® August 2022 It’s that time of year again–back to school (or child care)! While shopping for supplies, …