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09/11/2025

How to Talk About Food with Toddlers: Age-Appropriate Tips
The words we use matter!

* Avoid "good" vs. "bad" foods. Focus on the context and nuance of food.
* Use descriptive language: Colors, shapes, textures, and flavors.
* Encourage exploration and curiosity.

Let's build a positive relationship with food from the start. ❤️

Visit https://thenourishedchild.com/how-to-talk-about-food-with-toddlers/ to learn more tips!

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09/11/2025

DYK? Norovirus spreads easily and can make you very sick with diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Most is spread by people who didn’t wash their hands. If you get sick, you can shed billions of norovirus particles. Always wash your hands with soap and water. Hand sanitizer alone will not kill the virus. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/prevention/index.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/prevention/index.html to learn more.

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09/09/2025

Books support language, provide information and entertainment, deepen adult-child relationships, and help children become experts on their favorite subjects.

When choosing books for your preschooler, remember that preschoolers enjoy books that:

📕relate to their special interests and questions – including picture books meant for older children or adults
📖have patterns that invite participation in reading
📘are about children like themselves and those who are different
📚are made by themselves and their classmates

All information provided by Head Start — https://fb.com/HeadStartgov

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09/08/2025

For children aged 5-17 years, it is important for them to still engage in 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per day, including a variety of aerobic and strength exercises in the mix. It is also important to reduce the amount of screen time, as well as time being sedentary. Contact your child's pediatrician if you have any questions or concerns regarding physical activity.

All information provided by the World Health Organization — https://fb.com/WHO

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09/05/2025

It can be hard to tell if a preschool-age child is likely to have a learning disability. When kids are young, they develop skills at different speeds, and kids have different strengths and weaknesses. As they get older their abilities usually even out.

But there are some signs in preschool and early school that a child may be diagnosed with a learning disorder later on. If you notice any of these early signs, contact your pediatrician for an official evaluation.

All information provided by the Child Mind Institute — https://fb.com/ChildMindInstitute

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09/04/2025

Do not use alcohol and substances that can impair your ability to care for your infant.

Learn more & find resources at https://bit.ly/2VrMJD7

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09/04/2025

Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races/ethnicities, body weights, and socioeconomic statuses. Learn more about the impact that eating disorders have on mental and physical well-being by reaching out to your child's pediatrician or by visiting nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

All information provided by The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) — https://nimh.nih.gov

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09/02/2025

There are many warning signs that may indicate that someone is being bullied. Recognizing the warning signs is an important first step in taking action against bullying. Not all children who are bullied ask for help.

It is important to talk with children who show signs of being bullied. These warning signs can also point to other issues or problems, such as depression or substance abuse. Talking to the child can help identify the root of the problem.

All information provided by StopBullying.gov — https://fb.com/StopBullying.Gov

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09/01/2025

🚩🧠👶 Meningitis symptoms can be subtle yet significant indicators of a potentially serious condition. Familiarizing ourselves with meningitis symptoms in babies can empower parents and caregivers to protect the delicate neurological health of our little ones!

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08/30/2025

Congratulations on the birth of your baby! Bringing your child home is such an exciting time. Here are some tips and information to help guide you through the first few months with your baby.

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08/29/2025

Where do you draw the line between standing up for your kid, and encouraging them to stand up for themselves?

Parents are doing the (often challenging!) work of helping our kids learn how to set and hold boundaries.

Not only do those skills boost their confidence and mental wellness throughout their lives, but it’s a super important part of keeping them safe, too! Being able to clearly, and confidently state what they do/don’t want in relation to their bodies and their space helps protect them from potential abusers and bullies.

Yet, when we see others (like playmates, or even other adults) ignoring the boundaries our kids are trying to set, it’s hard not to swoop in and set things right!

Ideally, we want to show the child who’s setting a boundary that their words have power 💪🏽 while redirecting the other person’s attention to where the boundary is. 👀

Here are a few phrases you can try that amplify your child’s voice, without overpowering it — can you think of others?

What do you usually do in these situations?

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08/28/2025