Child Health and Safety

BLOG SECTION 5: Physical Fitness             Physical Fitness is one of the most crucial moments for our children today, the more physically active we are the healthier and happier we are.  Physical Fitness provides: ·          Creates neural connections in the brain ·          Helps develop gross motor skills ·          Helps children to build endurance, strength and flexibility ·          Helps to teach coordination of movement ·          Develops eye-hand coordination, balance and depth perception Children at the early learning ages 1-5 need time for active play, most in particular pre-school aged children need roughly 90- 120 minutes of physically active playtime and should not spend more than 60 minutes in seden...

                                                Section 4:  Healthy Food and Nutrition                                                             Nathaniel Genther                                                 ...

                                                            CPR and Choking                                                             Nathaniel Genther                                         ...

                     Working with Infants and Toddlers                      Life as a child care professional or parent can be challenging, especially when you employ the active lifestyle of our infants and toddlers.  Children are small and anxious to discover everything our world has to offer.  It is important to identify possible threats and potential hazards early in order to prevent possible dangerous situations. Potential hazards around us: 1.       Loose items on the floor, small toys, food, balloons etcetera. 2.       Chemicals, including cupboards unlocked storing chemicals 3.       Stairs, climbable items, couches or beds 4.       Cords and other objects that can wrap the neck 5.       Drowning, unatt...

                                         Blog 2                            Emergency Preparedness             Planning for emergencies is a daunting task; it requires a good deal of ingenuity and consideration for possible scenarios that we often do not normally consider.  Take for example, two disasters that occur in my home state.  Flooding and Heavy Blizzards, each of these disasters can result in horror, not only for the families but the surrounding neighborhood.  As we explore these dangerous situations, and consider the risks involved let us plan for a safer future for our children...