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Ensuring your child gets proper nutrition is essential for their growth, brain development, and overall well-being. A balanced diet not only helps boost immunity and maintain energy levels but also establishes healthy habits that can last a lifetime. The choices children make early in life regarding food can set the stage for long-term health. By offering a variety of nutrient-rich foods and making meals fun and engaging, parents and caregivers can instill a love for healthy eating.
Power Foods for Growing Kids
Providing the right nutrients is key to supporting your child’s development. Here are 5 important food groups that contribute to a strong and healthy child:
Healthful Eating Hacks
Encouraging healthy eating doesn’t have to be a challenge. Here are some simple yet effective strategies to make nutritious foods more appealing to kids:
By making healthy eating enjoyable and engaging, you’ll set your little one up for a lifetime of wellness and happiness!
Try this healthy recipe together!
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to remember that we can each play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in our community. To help promote this reminder, Prevent Child Abuse America and local chapters nationwide, including Prevent Child Abuse Nevada, use the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign.
Spring weather, bright colors and playful traditions make Easter a great chance to create happy memories with your little ones. For families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, Easter can also be a fun time to practice healthy habits - without giving up the fun. Read here for easy ways to celebrate Easter while supporting your child’s growth, learning and well-being.
Nevada’s Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Title V Program is working to better understand the needs of mothers, children and families across the state. And researchers at UC Davis are conducting a study to explore how past life experiences of mothers may influence health care decisions for their babies, including vitamins and vaccinations during and after pregnancy. Find links to participate in this article.