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It's important for children's healthy development that they get enough sleep. Review these resources to learn ways to encourage healthy sleep and make sure a child's sleep environment is safe. Find out how sleep is key to how children learn, grow, and behave.
Watch this video to learn how to have culturally-sensitive conversations with families of infants. Discover and share tips for sleep wear, sleeping areas, and more to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
This resource includes tips for setting up healthy and safe sleep routines for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Use this tip sheet to understand the purpose, timing, and goals of the newborn visit. Early Head Start staff will also find strategies for making the most of the visit.
Find out how some oral habits may be harmful to children’s teeth and mouths. Explore tips staff can share with parents about using a pacifier safely and weaning their child from a pacifier.
Having a regular bedtime routine helps children know what to expect at the end of the day. Brushing children's teeth is an important part of the routine. Explore recommendations for choosing children's books on oral health.
A regular bedtime routine helps your child know what to expect at the end of the day. Brushing your child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste is an important part of the routine.
HeadStart.gov
official website of the Administration for Children and Families
