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  • Physical Health

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  • Health Screening (6)
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  • Lead Poisoning (2)
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  • Staff Wellness (1)
  • Chronic Health Conditions (1)
  • Toilet Learning (1)

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  • Home Visitors (2)

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  • Preschoolers (1)

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  • Physical Health

Tag

  • Health Screening (6)
  • Infection Control (5)
  • Physical Activity (4)
  • Vision (4)
  • Diseases (3)
  • Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting (3)
  • Home Visiting (2)
  • Lead Poisoning (2)
  • Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development (2)
  • Infant Care (2)
  • Breastfeeding (1)
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice (1)
  • Head Lice and Bed Bugs (1)
  • Homelessness (1)
  • Ventilation and Healthy Air (1)
  • Sleep (1)
  • Safe environments (1)
  • Healthy Eating (1)
  • Hearing (1)
  • Adult–Child Interaction (1)
  • Child immunizations (1)
  • Staff Wellness (1)
  • Chronic Health Conditions (1)
  • Toilet Learning (1)

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  • Families (7)
  • Home Visitors (2)

Program Options

Type

  • (-) Publication (24)

Age Group

  • Infants and Toddlers (3)
  • Preschoolers (1)

Program Type

  • Early Head Start (1)

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  • Infectious Disease Fact Sheets (1)
Physical Health

Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure that children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, learn healthy habits, and can access the care they need. Head Start programs also promote the physical and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.

Toileting Independence in Preschool-age Children

This resource offers ways that adults can support children who are learning to use the toilet independently.

Home Visitor’s Guide to Helping Families Reduce the Spread of Illness

Use this resource to learn about healthy behaviors to reduce germs and how to share information with families during home visits.

Families as Partners in Healthy Active Living

Head Start programs can model healthy behaviors and partner with families in support of healthy habits at home. Use this resource to learn about how to partner with families to promote healthy active living.

Vision Screening for Young Children

This resource offers information about vision screening and tips for preparing families for their child’s screening.

Optotype-based Vision Screenings

This resource offers information about optotype-based vision screening and tips for Head Start staff who conduct this screening.

Vision Screening Referrals

This resource helps support staff and families in taking the right steps when referring a child to an eye specialist.

Tummy Time Information for Families

Share this resource with families to help them do tummy time activities with their baby.

Tummy Time Activities During Home Visits

Home visitors and others who work with families can use this resource to share information about tummy time, include tummy time in daily routines, and assess a family’s home to make sure tummy time is safe.

Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation

Air quality affects the health and well-being of children, staff, and families. Following these tips can help improve indoor air quality with ventilation, filtration, and more.

Hearing Screening Fact Sheet

This fact sheet can help staff and families learn more about evidence-based hearing screening practices and follow-up.

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