CEH Day and Climate Change Preparedness
Children’s Environmental Health Day & Climate Change Preparedness By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® October 2021 Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) Day takes place on the second Thursday of […]
Emergency Preparedness and Child Care
Emergency Preparedness & Child Care By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® September 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic placed a spotlight on the child care community and the need for […]
Water Quality in Child Care
Water Quality in Child Care By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® August 2021 August is National Water Quality Month. Do you know about the quality of your water […]
Climate Change and Childhood Lead Poisoning
Climate Change and Childhood Lead Poisoning By Kathy Attar, Program Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® Scientists agree that our climate is changing and that humans are responsible. Climate change is more […]
Good Health Depends on a Safe and Healthy Home
June is Healthy Homes Month! Ensure your child care space is safe by improving indoor air quality. Learn tips for reducing chemicals, improving ventilation, and more.
Eliminating a Brain Damaging Pesticide is a Win for Children’s Health
Chlorpyrifos is finally off the market—a big win for kids’ health. Learn how to reduce pesticide exposure in child care with safer IPM practices.
Quality Child Care and Environmental Health
Quality Child Care and Environmental Health The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a heightened focus in child care settings on maintaining safe and effective cleaning, disinfecting and ventilation practices. This is […]
EPA’s Lead & Copper Rule: Requirements for Schools & Child Care
EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule: Requirements for Schools and Child Care CEHN raises awareness on the harmful effects to children from lead exposure, and we do our best to provide […]
February is National Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention Month By Kathy Attar, MPH, Engagement Manager, Eco-Healthy Child Care® Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the U.S. Reducing […]
Racial Healing and Environmental Justice
Racial Healing and Environmental Justice Children from low-income communities and communities of color often have greater risk of exposures to pollution, higher levels of contaminants in their bodies, and more […]