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Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues: Candid Conversations on Health and Child Care aims to help build early childhood educators’ understanding of, comfort with, and implementation of best health practices for children in keeping with the national Caring for Our Children guidelines authored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, and National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education.
In each episode, early child care specialist Rachel Giannini and pediatrician Dr. Dipesh Navsaria discuss how early child care educators can improve the health and well-being of the children and families in their daily care, avoid unnecessary health-related exclusions from that care, and become better informed and prepared ECE providers. Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues aims to address commonly asked questions about health concerns in child care settings, covering topics including viral illness, mental and behavioral health, feeding, children with special needs, cultural diversity and inclusion, referrals to community resources, and so much more.
Series Host Rachel Giannini is a licensed early childhood educator and advocate with over 15 years of hands-on early childhood classroom experience. She has a BA in Early Childhood and American Sign Language from Columbia College, Chicago, and an MFA in Museum Education from the University of Illinois, Chicago. Rachel recently starred in the documentary feature film No Small Matter, the first of its kind to explore early education in America today.
Series Co-Host Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD is an award-winning host, Executive Medical Director of the podcast, a practicing pediatrician in Wisconsin, a Clinical Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at the School of Human Ecology and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine and Public Health, both at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
The Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues podcast is a production of the Wisconsin Early Childhood Health Consultation program housed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology. This podcast is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Early Childhood.
We offer general guidance on best practices for health and well-being in early childhood settings. Any questions about a specific child should be directed to that child’s primary care clinic. The cases we will discuss do not represent any specific patient or clinician and are either hypothetical or have had details changed for this podcast to ensure confidentiality. The information presented here is for informational purposes and are not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in any particular clinical case or as a substitute for professional medical education. All opinions expressed belong to the speaker, not their institution, employer, or any podcast or program funders or sponsors.
To learn more, visit our website at www.echc.wisc.edu.
In each episode, early child care specialist Rachel Giannini and pediatrician Dr. Dipesh Navsaria discuss how early child care educators can improve the health and well-being of the children and families in their daily care, avoid unnecessary health-related exclusions from that care, and become better informed and prepared ECE providers. Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues aims to address commonly asked questions about health concerns in child care settings, covering topics including viral illness, mental and behavioral health, feeding, children with special needs, cultural diversity and inclusion, referrals to community resources, and so much more.
Series Host Rachel Giannini is a licensed early childhood educator and advocate with over 15 years of hands-on early childhood classroom experience. She has a BA in Early Childhood and American Sign Language from Columbia College, Chicago, and an MFA in Museum Education from the University of Illinois, Chicago. Rachel recently starred in the documentary feature film No Small Matter, the first of its kind to explore early education in America today.
Series Co-Host Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD is an award-winning host, Executive Medical Director of the podcast, a practicing pediatrician in Wisconsin, a Clinical Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at the School of Human Ecology and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine and Public Health, both at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
The Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues podcast is a production of the Wisconsin Early Childhood Health Consultation program housed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology. This podcast is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Early Childhood.
We offer general guidance on best practices for health and well-being in early childhood settings. Any questions about a specific child should be directed to that child’s primary care clinic. The cases we will discuss do not represent any specific patient or clinician and are either hypothetical or have had details changed for this podcast to ensure confidentiality. The information presented here is for informational purposes and are not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in any particular clinical case or as a substitute for professional medical education. All opinions expressed belong to the speaker, not their institution, employer, or any podcast or program funders or sponsors.
To learn more, visit our website at www.echc.wisc.edu.
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Early Childhood Educators often have a pretty good sense of when a kid is ok and when they're not. Though we're not doctors, teachers are often asked to ‘keep an eye on' development, or bring it up if something feels off with a child's physical or social-emotional health. Today, Rachel and Dr. Navsaria talk about what happens at checkups, how we help both parents and fellow teachers navigate concerns around kids’ health, and how teachers can best help throughout.
Food insecurity is prevalent in many of our classrooms, and addressing it with families can be difficult. Today we’re going to try to break the stigma on this difficult subject, and outline what teachers need to know about kids in their classrooms who may dealing with food insecurity, and ways they may be able to offer support.
Sore, red, scratchy throat? It is strep? Rachel and Dr. Navsaria talk about sore throats, and one cause in particular: strep! We'll talk about how teachers can help soothe a child with a sore throat, how strep spreads, what testing looks like, guidelines for exclusion, and when to call home. (And just for good measure, we'll also talk about hand, foot, and mouth disease.)
Summer is here, and temperatures are high. It's hot!! Today we’re talking about how heat affects kids, how to identify a child that's getting too hot, and the measures we can take to keep them cool.
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, and a very real threat to children — and adults! Though once declared eradicated in the US, we've seen an alarming rise in the number of cases across the country in recent months. Rachel and Dr. Navsaria breakdown the cause, symptoms, and short- and long-term complications of measles...and what teachers need to know to understand and talk about measles with colleagues and parents.
It’s spring! It’s time to dust off the swing set, wipe the dirt off the slide, and grease up those swings. We’re going to play outside (and try not to get hurt…)! Rachel and Dr. Navsaria break down how all the ways to keep kids safe, active, and happy!
Rachel and Dr. Navsaria break down all things ears: healthy ears, not-so-healthy ears, ear wax, ear infections, hearing, and everything else to look out for (or is it "listen for"?) when it comes to ears in an early childhood setting.
How do you define a fever? What's the best way to take a temperature? How much medication should you provide, how often, and what kind? Rachel and Dr. Navsaria tackle questions on fever and pain management in early childhood and…a hot take on teething and if it is even a real thing. (Tune in to find out!)
How can you tell the difference between fact and fiction? There’s a lot of information out there, and today we’re talking about ‘misinformation and disinformation’ - how to assess which sources are reliable, what is likely to be inaccurate, and when to call it out when you hear something that isn't right.
More listening, less scratching! Though most parasites are harmless, today we're talking about the microscopic creepy crawlies that aren't so good for us - the ones that make kids itch, break out in a rash, and upset their digestive systems. Rachel and Dr. Navsaria break down all you need to know about lice, scabies, pinworms, ringworm, and giardia in the classroom.
Red, crusty, and oozing eyes can be hard to look at, but medically speaking, eye infections and irritations aren't often as bad as they seem. Today we’re talking all about eye health – including “pink eye” (or conjunctivitis), styes, scratches, allergies - and how to approach eye concerns with a sense of calm and confidence.
Conversations about children in an early child care setting involve three people – the child, the parent/guardian, and the teacher - and everyone in that equation will have thoughts and opinions on how to do things ‘the right way’. But how we share our thoughts and opinion matters. Today we’re talking about how to talk to parents – and kids - about some of the most common topics that come up in child care settings, including food, sleep, and clothing ... and discuss some facts and myths along the way!
Break out the nose wipes and cough remedies, it’s respiratory infection season again! And according to the (often scary) headlines, an increase in Covid cases and the risk of an earlier-than-normal flu season has again raised the chance of a so-called ‘tripledemic’ in the United States. In this episode we break down all you need to know about RSV, Covid, and Flu, and how to help keep kids — and their classmates — safe.
Red? Itchy? Crusty? Or all of the above? Today we’re talking about rashes. We’re going to discuss the most common rashes seen in Early Child Care settings and talk about what they are, why they happen, and how to approach thinking about whether a child with a rash should be sent home or not.
When is a ‘goose egg’ just a bump on the head and when is it a sign of something worse? And how can we tell the difference? Today we’re talking about head injuries: what they are, why they happen, and how to help when they do.
Seizures can be scary to watch for both adults and children, and even scarier if you don’t know what to expect or how to help. Given that seizures are one of the most common neurologic disorders seen in children — particularly in the first year of life — it’s important to know the basics. In this episode we’re talking about the who, what, why, when, and how of childhood seizures, and what teachers need to know about how to tend to a child experiencing one.
Color? Texture? Size? Smell? Consistency? With food bits, or without? This show will cover everything you ever wanted to know about poop (and a lot of what you probably didn’t).
Just over one-quarter of children in the United States have at least one allergic condition of some type. But the effects of allergies on kids are not equal — the severity of an allergy can range from a kid needing their nose wiped to needing an Epi-pen administered immediately…and everything in-between. Today we’re talking about allergies: indoor, outdoor, food allergies, and irritants. We’re going to discuss what an allergy is, what are possible symptoms of one, and how to help manage them.
How can you tell if an infant is getting enough to eat? How can you tell if you’ve given too much? Can you overfeed a baby? What’s the difference between spit-up and an allergy? What is the best kind of milk for a baby? Rachel and Dr. Navsaria break down everything you ever wanted to know about feeding our littlest ones, and more.
What temperature is considered a fever? Does mucus color matter? Is a cough always worrisome? In the first episode of Teachers, Toddlers, and Tissues, Rachel and Dr. Navsaria take a deep dive into one of the most frequent health issues seen in early childhood. We cover what the common cold looks like in young children, how to thoughtfully approach the symptoms you might be faced with, and when it’s time to call parents.
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