Hi you all! Those of you who follow me know that I am excited about the solution of UV-C light to killing germs. One solution is an air purifier that has a UV light in it. Imagine! Reducing germs in your place of business without adding (any more) toxins like bleach. One may be installed in…
1. Post evacuation procedures. Be able to leave in 5 minutes, with everything you need and for sure not leaving any child behind. Test this thoroughly. 2. Have a plan for sheltering in place and evacuating and test them. 3. Be sure parents know your plan. 4. Be sure that all the children can tell…
B. I. Callies, “SUMMARY REPORT Background levels of viable bacteria and fungi in the indoor air and on surfaces in Ingham Regional Medical Center “before and after” the UVGI-HVAC installation. Michigan State University, Feb. 2009 The objective of this project was to assess microbial concentrations in air and on fomites in Ingham Hospitals before and…
We rejoice with Liberia that they may now close down clinics set up to treat Ebola, given a lack of new cases for more than 2 months. Surely Liberians are grateful both for altruistic doctors and the president’s calling of national prayer. We in the United States were never under such a great risk from…
Here is a list, with pictures, of the most common rashes children have. Very valuable. http://www.todaysparent.com/kids/kids-health/rashes-on-children/?gallery_page=12#gallery_top Feel so grateful that I have experienced so few with my children. Right now, it is time to do everything we can for prevention. Next, I will come up with some help with that. For now, maybe this ought…
Candles are lovely. Occasionally they are worth the fire hazard. I have discovered, however, that some do not know that parafin smoke is a toxin. Be sure that you have adequate ventilation! Even better, use beeswax candles, or some other variety that certifies low toxicity. Let’s have a green, clean, and very merry holiday season.
When I was a director I noticed that the more we tried to eliminate germs, the more we introduced toxins to the environment. I was at a loss as to how to do any more. Now I have some answers. How much bleach is too much? If you smell it, it is too much (Wisconsin…
I am hearing from a variety of sources that people are getting freaked out about ebola. No amount of reassurance seems to help anymore, because people rightly distrust government and do not distrust their information source. You do know that journalism is going to give out topics that they think the public is interested in,…
Detoxing, drainage, off loading toxicity is all the rage among the health-interested adults. I am not going to urge you try some de-toxing protocol on children, but I am going to remind that you pay how important it is to allow children enough water. Cutting edge science is pointing to toxicity as a major problem…
Here is the promised to post resources in Austin for children with special learning needs . This is not necessarily an exhaustive list, just the ones I know about. Please be invited to post your favorites too. I do think every director ought to have a list. Autism Spectrum Disorder Johnson Center The Johnson…