Child Health & Safety Radio BAM Radio Network

Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and terrorist attacks are disruptive and frightening. But when disasters strike the anxiety for providers of child care and parents whose children may be across town and out of communication is heightened. The best time to think about how to handle a crisis is now. Tune in as we provide some practical tips on what providers and parents should do to prepare for the unthinkable.

This segment takes a look at school meals, the current laws which govern them and the challenges of promoting and providing healthier food in schools.

In this segment we separate fact from fiction about treating head lice infestations in children. Our guests also discuss the wisdom and efficacy of maintaining "no nit" policies for schools and child care settings.

Young kids and teens have historically pushed the envelope with risky behaviors at some stage in their development. But today's youth are taking risk taking to a whole new level with substances that are legal, but as dangerous and more problematic than illicit drugs. Learn more.

There is a general assumption even among many professionals that all sick children should be excluded from child care or school settings. But our guest today says this belief is misguided and has significant impacts on families, providers and even children who can actually benefit from staying in school while sick. Learn more.

Kids today are facing so many health issues on so many different fronts that in order to be successful in school and in life, knowing how to stay healthy has become a core competency. But many schools either have no health education program or a program taught by an untrained facilitator. This segment explores the challenges and offers solutions.