Keeping Children Safe During Extreme Heat Events: Tips
Protect kids during extreme heat! Train staff, check weather, ensure AC, and limit outdoor activities. Learn more about keeping children safe from heat-related illness.
Enjoy the Summer while Reducing Your Exposure to Pesticides
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 […]
June is Brain Awareness Month
June is Brain Awareness Month By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® June 2023 The month aims to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and brain health in general. Neurobehavioral […]
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day–Providers as Promoters of Health
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day: Providers as Promoters of Health By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® May 2023 With Child Care Provider Appreciation Day® right around the corner […]
Gas Stoves–A Source of Indoor Air Pollution + Tips to Reduce Exposure
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
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
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
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
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
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, […]