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#healthyhabits

Build healthy habits in early childhood with practical guidance for child care centers and educators. Explore resources on nutrition activities, family routines, cough and sneeze prevention, heat and sun safety, and other strategies that help children stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

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What is Mpox and how to Protect the Children in your Care

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When working with young children, keeping them healthy is a top priority. Recently, you may have hea ...

Heat Safety + Sun Protection in California Child Care (Shade, Water, Rest Breaks)

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This article helps child care providers and directors keep children safe on hot, sun ...

Little Bites, Big Learning: Nutrition Month in Child Care

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March is often celebrated as Nutrition Month, and it’s a great time to help children build healthy h ...

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Nutrition Month Activities

National Nutrition Month is a great time to help children learn that food fuels our bodies for growing, playing, and learning. This resource includes easy, age-appropriate nutrition activities for ... Read more

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Dopamine in Children

Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter in children’s developing brains that helps regulate reward, motivation, attention, and motor control. Proper dopamine signaling supports learning, goal-directed... Read more

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Schedules & Routines at Home: Tips for Families

Consistent schedules and routines at home give children predictability and security, reduce daily conflicts, and support better sleep, eating, and behavior. A family-friendly handout that explains ... Read more

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Cover Your Cough (Classroom Health Poster)

A clear, kid-friendly poster that reminds children and adults how to cover coughs and sneezes to help stop germs from spreading. Perfect for posting near sinks, entrances, and centers during cold/f... Read more

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