March is National Nutrition Month! 🍎🥦 It’s the perfect time to build healthy habits that last a lifetime!

Making healthy choices doesn’t have to be hard! We’re cheering on small changes that make a big difference:

🥗 Aim for meals that include a mix of foods from all the major food groups to provide a wide range of nutrients, while keeping highly processed foods to a minimum. Swap soda for water, chips for fruit, and make treats occasional—not everyday.

👨‍👩‍👧 Make family meals a priority: Eating together encourages healthier choices and gives parents a chance to model balanced habits (and stay in tune with what kids are eating!).

👩‍🍳 Get kids involved: Little hands love helping! Let them wash fruits, stir ingredients, or help choose veggies at the store. Kids are more likely to try foods they helped prepare.

Healthy habits start at home, and we’re here to support your family every step of the way. 💙

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Dehydration happens when our bodies don`t have enough water to work properly. Your child stays hydrated through food and beverages. If they don’t replace the water they lose through activity, heat, or illness (like norovirus), they might start feeling sick.

So, what exactly is the best thing to give your child for dehydration? ➡️ Swipe to find out AND see recommended amounts to give. 💧

*Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.

February is also Children’s Dental Health Month! Do you know when your little one should first visit the dentist? 🦷 The rule of thumb is this: first tooth, first birthday, first dental visit! 🪥

Once your little one has their first tooth or by the time they turn one year old, you should take them to see a pediatric dentist. This will help get them comfortable being cared for by the dentist as well as check for normal growth and signs of early issues.

We get many calls about little ones hitting their heads. 🧒 How do you know when you should bring your child in to be seen?

If your child hits their head and has any of the following emergency symptoms, seek medical attention:
🔹Will not stop crying and cannot be consoled
🔹Constant, worsening headache
🔹Repeated vomiting
🔹Slurred speech
🔹Looks very drowsy or cannot be awakened.
🔹One pupil (the black part in the middle of the eye) is larger than the other
🔹Convulsions or seizures
🔹Unusual behavior or not acting like their usual self
🔹Loss of consciousness (even briefly)

* This information is not meant for infants or children with underlying health problems such as bleeding disorders. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.