Track 11
Promoting Safe and Healthy Lifestyles
Health

Presenters include Dale Hayes, M.S., R.D; Jan Stetzer and Luke Fortune

A safe and healthy environment is essential in any early childhood setting. Early Childhood agencies have a tremendous opportunity to promote safe and healthy lifestyles and environments for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, as well as their families. This type of lifestyle contributes to the overall well being of the child and the family, and is supported through healthy nutrition and a safe and well-planned environment. This track will address the dangers of environmental toxins, such as lead, and their impact on the developing child; how agency practices can influence families and contribute to a child’s lifelong eating habits; and how to work in partnership with local agencies to develop plans for emergency preparedness.

Who should attend?  Early childhood practitioners, Head Start and Early Head Start Health Coordinators and staff, directors, parents

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