Brushing Your Child's Teeth
Brushing with fluoride toothpaste helps prevent tooth decay (cavities). Learn when to begin brushing a child’s teeth and how often.
Using Health Literacy to Improve My Family's Health
Give this resource with tips to build health literacy to families when you talk with them about their health concerns and goals.
Using Silver Diamine Fluoride on Children's Teeth
This handout for parents describes silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and how it can be used to prevent and treat tooth decay. It also describes the benefits of using SDF on young children.
Tummy Time Information for Families
Share this resource with families to help them do tummy time activities with their baby.
Healthy Feeding from the Start for Expectant Families
Share this resource to help explain responsive feeding to expectant families. They can also learn about how it supports healthy eating practices for babies and young children.
Injury Prevention Starts at Home
Many childhood injuries are predictable and preventable. Explore tips for preventing injuries at home with this resource.
Why It's Important to Get an Influenza Vaccine Every Year
Learn why it’s important to get an influenza vaccination every year. Find out how getting a flu shot not only protects you from influenza, but it protects your loved ones and those closest to you.
Children’s Vision Health Information for Staff and Families
View this video to learn more about how staff and families can be empowered partners in children’s vision and eye health. Learn how to use Small Steps for Big Vision: An Eye Health Information Tool Kit.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: Information for Families
This tip sheet for families explores how mental health consultants help adults build strong relationships with children. Consultants can help families address concerns about children's social-emotional development.
Helping Children Stop Using a Pacifier
Long term use of pacifiers can affect your child’s bite and the growth of the jaws and bones that support their teeth. If your child shows no interest in giving up their pacifier by 18 months, they may need help to stop.