Madison County NC WIC

04/20/2026

Milk Mondays 🤱

Our Spanish Breastfeeding Support Group is this week!

✨ Un espacio seguro
✨ Apoyo real
✨ Conexión

🗓 4th Wednesday
👶 Familias bienvenidas

🔗 Regístrate aquí:
https://www.madisoncountyhealth.org/wicbreastfeeding-597426-532665.html

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

We're back with your weekly tip! 🐟💡

WIC just added tuna, and it’s one of the easiest ways to put together a quick, high-protein meal at home.

This 10-minute tuna salad is simple, budget friendly, and easy to customize with ingredients you may already have on hand. Perfect for busy days, quick lunches, or something you can throw together without a lot of prep.

Try it on a sandwich, with crackers, or as a veggie dip 🥪🥕

📲 See if you qualify for WIC today:
🔗 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ncwicreferral

📞 Have questions or need support? Contact our WIC team:
📌 Statesville: 704-878-5319
📌 Mooresville: 704-664-4635
📧 ichdwic@iredellcountync.gov

🔗 Learn more about Iredell County WIC: https://tinyurl.com/ICHDWICNews
WIC is an equal opportunity program.

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04/15/2026

Bring bold flavor to your menu with a CACFP-creditable twist on Jollof Rice 🍅🍚

This vibrant dish combines nutrient-packed rice, lean protein, and colorful vegetables to meet meal pattern requirements while introducing children to globally inspired flavors.

Nutritious, culturally rich and . Who’s adding Jollof Rice to their menu this month?

04/15/2026

It’s okay to get messy sometimes! Discover joyful, hands-on ways of connecting and learning with nature in this article: https://m.sesame.org/outdoorplayfb

04/15/2026

The air is crisp and spring blooms are starting to sprout! 🌱It’s the perfect time to start gardening by getting seeds started so they’re ready to plant in a flower bed or a container garden when the weather warms up! Did you know you can use recycled egg cartons to get started with planting? 🥚

Make your own egg carton tomato plant seed starter with your little ones 🍅: https://carnegiemnh.org/egg-carton-seed-starter/

04/15/2026

Calling out Jessica ‘may work as a momentary circuit‑breaker to distract a toddler mid-meltdown’ explains Triple P parenting expert Dr Alan Ralph.

But, to help toddlers learn emotion regulation skills and strengthen your bond, he suggests considering these positive parenting ideas:
🎆Tantrums aren’t personal, and they’re a normal part of childhood development. Behind every temper tantrum is usually a big feeling.
👀Learn your child’s early warning signs, like being overstimulated or tired, then see if you can help them transition to another activity and praise them if they do.
💕Planning ahead can help you feel calmer and more prepared in the long run.

Comment below and we’ll DM you a link to our free article full of tips to handle tantrums, the positive parenting way.

04/15/2026

It's . Properly installed window guards prevent unintentional window falls. For windows above the first floor, include an emergency release device in case of fire. Window stops are also a great idea. They allows fresh air and a cross breeze and still ensure windows can’t open wide enough for kids to fall out. To learn more: https://www.safekids.org/tip/falls-prevention-tips

04/15/2026

Best Practice: Serve a variety of fruits (fresh, canned, frozen or dried) more often than juice.

04/15/2026

🫶🏻BIG THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO CAME OUT AND HELPED US CELEBRATE OPENING DAY🫶🏻

☀️☀️☀️☀️ came out and had a great class on the wuad of during market! Big blue skies, sunshine, cool grass and GREAT VIBES!

✨✨Join us on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on College Street in Downtown Mars Hill

👉🏻Next yoga day at market is April 18th