Children today are exposed to a wide range of events involving violence, disasters, terrorism, death and loss. Children are often a witness to, as well as a victim of such events. In observing print and electronic news reports and the reactions of family members, friends, educators, acquaintances and peers, children are often confused and frightened about the impact such occurrences will have on their lives.

Safe Kids Worldwide has indicated that in a given year, more than 60,000 children are treated in emergency rooms as a result of accidental medication poisoning. Do you know all you need to know about keeping your child safe from medications in the home? What do you know about the dosing and disposal of medication to keep your child safe? Just because something has a safety seal or childproof lid, does not mean your child is safe from the contents of the package.

Through First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, the nation is focusing on the fight to prevent childhood obesity. One of the initiative’s goals is to limit the time your child spends watching television and using other screen media. Let’s Move offers the following guidelines regarding screen time:

After you’ve made your child care decision, your work continues. In order for your child to have a positive experience, we encourage you to stay involved. Your involvement will aid your child’s early learning and development and keep you informed about daily child care experiences.