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Health Education Materials for Parents and Staff

Fri, 09/15/2017 - 16:11

All children can exhibit challenging behavior sometimes. How parents respond can be key to how a child develops. Find ways to help parents and staff positively respond to children's behavior.

Oral Health Resources for Families

Tue, 09/26/2017 - 12:42

These resource materials can help families learn about oral health for pregnant women, infants and young children. Topics include dental visits, fluoride, nutrition, oral health care, oral hygiene, and safety and emergency first aid.

Encouraging Your Child to Drink Water

Tue, 01/16/2018 - 11:21

Giving children water to drink throughout the day is one of the best ways to keep their teeth healthy. Learn about fun ways to encourage children to drink water.

Understanding Why Baby Teeth Are Important

Tue, 01/16/2018 - 11:29

Baby (primary) teeth are a child’s first set of teeth and by age 2½ to 3 years old, all 20 baby teeth will have come into the mouth. Taking care of a child’s baby teeth is important for their overall health and development.

Active Play: Health Tips for Families

Thu, 02/08/2018 - 13:05

This fact sheet includes tips families can use to help young children develop positive active play behaviors.

Healthy Eating: Health Tips for Families

Mon, 02/12/2018 - 17:35

In this fact sheet, find easy tips families may use to help their children learn about nutrition and healthy eating behaviors starting in infancy.

What Other Teen Parents Want You to Know about Early Head Start

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 11:59

This video features teen parents talking to other teens about getting involved in the Early Head Start program. Use it to spark conversations with teens in your community.

Protect Your Child with Vaccines

Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:13

Learn how vaccines can protect young children from 14 dangerous diseases. Get tips on talking with parents about infant vaccines.

Why It's Important to Get an Influenza Vaccine Every Year

Tue, 11/13/2018 - 12:18

Learn why it’s important to get an influenza vaccination every year. Find out how getting a flu shot not only protects you from influenza, but it protects your loved ones and those closest to you.