Sacramento was never a stop along the way to Shasta Lake on our summer road trips with our children. We knew it was the capital of California and Arnold Schwarzenegger was terminating the state's budget. Our son Jonathan was going to a Teen Leadership Event and we were destined to find out exactly what Sacramento had to offer......
I came upon your article "Why Sick Kids Should Be Allowed at Daycare" published by Huffpost. As a veteran and expert child care provider, in my opinion it is important to address your article as it speaks to many of the common misconceptions Physicians have. My hope is that you will reconsider some of your viewpoints......
Watching the weather is just part of the job for daycare providers. Planning for playtime, field trips, or weather safety is part of the daily routine. The changes in weather require the child care provider to attend to the health and safety of children in their care. What clothing, beverages, and sun screen are appropriate? Dress children to maintain a comfortable body temperature.....
As we see more instances of sickness in our daily lives, are our daycare environments a conduit to the common cold? Could it be the flu or an allergy? How does one differentiate between what is viral or bacterial? Here is a simple chart to help you find your way through simple plagues that hinder our workplace....
