WIC Program at Canyon Pediatrics and Family

01/08/2026

On a budget? Frozen vegetables are a quick, cheap, and easy way to eat healthy. Recipes and tips at MyPlate.gov
¿Tienes un presupuesto ajustado? Las verduras congeladas son una forma rápida, económica y sencilla de comer de forma saludable. Encuentra recetas y consejos en MyPlate.gov.
https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/vegetables

What is the USDA MyPlate Vegetable Group? The MyPlate Vegetable Group is one of the five food groups. Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as part of the MyPlate Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed....

12/18/2025

Schedule your first prenatal care checkup as soon as you think you know you’re pregnant. Your provider can make sure you’re healthy and you can find out your due date.
Programa tu primera cita de control prenatal tan pronto como creas que estás embarazada. Tu médico podrá asegurarse de que gozas de buena salud y podrás averiguar la fecha probable de parto.

Discover essential prenatal care checkups for a healthy pregnancy. Learn about the key assessments and tips for expectant mothers. Start your journey now!

12/11/2025

Need a quick exercise for the kids that can be done indoors? Have an indoor scavenger hunt! Cut out hearts or stars and hide them throughout the house. Have the kids find them.
¿Necesitas un ejercicio rápido para los niños, que se pueda hacer en casa? ¡Haz una búsqueda del tesoro en interiores! Recorta corazones o estrellas y escóndelos por toda la casa. Haz que los niños los encuentren.

It's easy to fit each type of activity into your child's schedule – all it takes is being familiar with the Guidelines and finding activities that your child enjoys. Learn more...

12/05/2025

Vitamin A and vitamin C are found in most vegetables, which is good for healthy skin and your immune system. Learn more at MyPlate.gov
La mayoría de las verduras contienen vitamina A y vitamina C, lo cual es beneficioso para la salud de la piel y el sistema inmunitario. Más información en MyPlate.gov
https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/vegetables

What is the USDA MyPlate Vegetable Group? The MyPlate Vegetable Group is one of the five food groups. Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as part of the MyPlate Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed....

11/25/2025

The USDA's Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill plan will help you and your family with food safety. Watch these easy and simple ways to keep food safe and your family healthy.
El plan del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (conocido como USDA, por sus siglas en Ingles) sobre limpiar, separar, cocinar y refrigerar, les ayudará a usted y a su familia con la seguridad alimentaria. Vea estas sencillas maneras de mantener la seguridad alimentaria y a su familia sana.

Clean, Separate, Cook & Chill :30 PSA

11/20/2025

Keep the skins on your fruits! The skin of the fruit can add extra fiber to your diet.
¡No quites la cáscara a la fruta! La cáscara de la fruta puede aportar fibra adicional a tu dieta.

Fiber is an essential nutrient. However, most Americans are falling far short of the recommended daily amount in their diets. Follow these tips to boost fiber in your diet.

11/13/2025

Lead paint is still present in millions of homes, sometimes under layers of newer paint. If the paint is in good shape, the lead paint is usually not a problem. Deteriorating lead-based paint (peeling, chipping, chalking, cracking, damaged, or damp) is a hazard and needs immediate attention." Learn more with the Environmental Protection Agency.
La pintura con plomo aún está presente en millones de hogares, a veces bajo capas de pintura más reciente. Si la pintura está en buen estado, la pintura con plomo generalmente no representa un problema. La pintura con plomo deteriorada (descascarada, agrietada, con aspecto de tiza, dañada o húmeda) es un peligro y requiere atención inmediata. Para obtener más información, consulte con la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA).

This page provides information on how you can reduce your family's risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning.

11/06/2025

From birth to 12 months, keep your baby's mouth clean by gently wiping the gums with a clean baby washcloth. Once you see the first teeth, gently brush using a soft baby toothbrush and a smear of fluoride toothpaste.
Desde el nacimiento hasta los 12 meses, mantén la boca de tu bebé limpia, limpiando suavemente las encías con un paño de bebé limpio. Una vez que aparezcan los primeros dientes, cepíllalos suavemente usando un cepillo de dientes para bebé suave y una pequeña cantidad de pasta dental con flúor.

​Baby teeth are important. If baby teeth are lost too early, the teeth that are left may move and not leave any room for the adult teeth to come in.​

11/03/2025

10/30/2025

Don't peel fruits and vegetables without washing them first! Germs on the skin can easily transfer to the inside of fruits or vegetables when you cut or peel them.
¡No peles frutas y verduras sin lavarlas primero! Los gérmenes en la piel pueden transferirse fácilmente al interior de las frutas o verduras cuando las cortas o pelas.

10/23/2025

Make funny faces with the foods on your child's plate. It might get your child excited to eat it.
Haz caras divertidas con los alimentos en el plato de tu hijo. Podría entusiasmar a tu hijo para comerlos.

Visit CDC’s Infant and Toddler Nutrition website to learn about how to help picky eaters try new foods.

10/16/2025

Take young children to places where they can be active, such as public parks, community baseball fields, or basketball courts.
Lleve a los niños pequeños a lugares donde puedan estar activos, como parques públicos, campos de béisbol comunitarios o canchas de baloncesto.

It's easy to fit each type of activity into your child's schedule – all it takes is being familiar with the Guidelines and finding activities that your child enjoys. Learn more...