Breastfeeding Support (Saline County)

02/14/2026

Dear WIC parents,

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is all about love, and that includes the love you pour into your family every single day. Take a moment today to remember: You are strong. You are capable. And with WIC, you have a community behind you.

What you do matters, and we see you. We're here to assist you, cheer you on, and help your family thrive—not just today, but all year long.

With love,
Your friends at WIC ❤️

02/12/2026

Beets are more than a vibrantly colored winter vegetable. They're a nutrient powerhouse! Beets are a great source of folate for a healthy pregnancy, fiber for good digestion, and iron to help fight tiredness. They even help support a healthy heart and blood pressure. 🫀

Enjoy them roasted until sweet and tender, blended into a smoothie, or chopped fresh onto a salad. Remember, you can use your WIC benefits for fresh or canned beets! 🥫

If you’re looking for a comforting and warm recipe, here’s one that highlights root vegetables like beets: https://choosehomemade.org/recipes/root-veggie-stew-with-dumplings/

02/11/2026

Healthy teeth are an important part of your child's overall health! 🦷 This Children's Dental Health Month, celebrate bright smiles and building great habits. Small steps every day can prevent cavities and keep your child feeling confident and strong. Good oral health starts early!

Learn more about keeping your child’s teeth healthy: https://childrensdentalhealth.com/february-national-childrens-dental-health-month/ ,-did-you-know

Need help finding dental care? Your local WIC clinic can help connect you to dental resources in your community. Find a clinic: www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

02/10/2026

Looking for a simple, sweet way to celebrate connection as a family? Try this heartfelt activity:

💖 Cut out paper hearts.
💖 On each heart, write something you love or appreciate about a family member.
💖 Hang the hearts in unexpected places where you'll see them every day.

This is a wonderful way to remind each other how much you’re loved, all month long. 💕

02/09/2026

02/07/2026

Did you know your local library has more than books for your family? Beyond amazing books, many libraries offer free educational programs, internet and computer access, community events and classes, and quiet spaces to read, learn, and connect. 📖 🖥️

Next time you’re looking for a family outing, consider exploring your neighborhood library! 📚

Find a public library near you: https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx

02/06/2026

As your child grows, offering a variety of foods helps them get the vitamins and minerals they need to thrive. You don’t have to do it perfectly every day. Small steps add up to big nutritional wins! 🙌

For more helpful guidance on building balanced meals, check out this resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/nutrition/Pages/Making-Healthy-Food-Choices.aspx

And remember, WIC is here to help you fill your kitchen with wholesome, nourishing options for the whole family!

02/05/2026

❤️ February is American Heart Month! ❤️Your heart works hard for you every single day, and during pregnancy and postpartum, it’s supporting both you and your little one. Choosing nutritious foods is one of the best ways to take care of your heart.

With WIC, you can get benefits to support you and your little one’s health, such as nutritious foods, healthcare referrals, breastfeeding support, and more! WIC is available to those who are pregnant, postpartum (up to 6 months after the end of a pregnancy), or breastfeeding (up to the infant’s first birthday), plus infants and children under age 5.

To learn more about how WIC can support you, visit www.signupwic.com/about.

02/04/2026

February is , a time to remember and celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and leadership of Black Americans. Black history is American history, and it’s woven into the fabric of our communities, our health, and our shared future. That legacy includes leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose work for economic justice and food security reminds us that access to basic needs, including nutritious food, is necessary for families to thrive.

At WIC, we celebrate the caregivers, parents, and community leaders who nurture the next generation. 🫂

Learn more about Dr. King’s work on hunger and food justice: https://blog.ucs.org/sarah-reinhardt/dr-kings-demands-for-food-justice/

01/29/2026

With winter illnesses going around, it's always a good idea to boost your immune system! These delicious, WIC-approved foods will help support your immune system in fighting off sickness. Try incorporating them in a meal today!
• Red bell peppers.
• Citrus fruits.
• Spinach.
• Broccoli.
On wichealth.org, participants can find lots of recipes using these ingredients!

01/26/2026

Language and communication milestones you might expect from your 4-year-old include:
• Says sentences with four or more words.
• Says some words from a song, story or nursery rhyme.
• Talks about at least one thing that happened during her day, like "I played soccer."
• Answers simple questions, like "What is a coat for?" or "What is a crayon for?"
To learn more, visit https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/4-years.html.

01/24/2026

Have you downloaded the free WICShopper app yet? Get it on Google Play or the App Store today so you can:
• Register your WIC card and track your benefits.
• Scan to check for WIC-approved food.
• Locate a WIC local agency.
• Access great recipes.
• Locate an authorized WIC retailer.
• View the WIC-approved food list.
• And much more!