For years I have counseled the early education and child care industry against the use of antibacterial liquid hand soaps because of the active ingredient “triclosan”. The FDA said long-term daily use of triclosan may have hormonal effects, kills good bacteria and leads to bacterial resistance germs. The FDA is requiring the manufacturers to demonstrate that their antibacterial hand soaps are more effective than plain soap and water in preventing illness and the spread of infections. Click here for the details on this 2013 rule. This is a reminder because there are still an unfortunate number of programs using antibacterial soaps.

True or False? The New York City day care system is plagued with terrifying overcrowding and lack of oversight, putting the lives of children across the city in danger.  According to an article written by Greg B. Smith, published in the Daily News on February 11, 2016.

A Daily News investigation of the city’s 11,513 licensed day care centers (and hundreds more unlicensed facilities) found a pattern of too many kids and not enough help.

To read the full article click this link: http://interactive.nydailynews.com/2016/02/exclusive-nyc-day-cares-overcrowding-lack-oversight/

Every day, children and adults are exposed to a variety of chemicals found in common household items. Now a growing body of research suggests that many of these chemicals — which are used to make plastic more flexible, fruits and vegetables more abundant and upholstery less flammable — may also pose a threat to the developing brain.

Written By RONI CARYN RABIN JULY 1, 2016  for the New York Times

To read the full article click on the following link: http://nyti.ms/298PL8f