Health Tips for Families Series: Full Collections
Head Start health managers can use these fact sheets in programs and communities to strengthen the health and wellness of all children and families.
Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure that children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, learn healthy habits, and can access the care they need. Head Start programs also promote the physical and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.
Head Start health managers can use these fact sheets in programs and communities to strengthen the health and wellness of all children and families.
In this fact sheet, find information for families about asthma. Also, learn more about ways families can eliminate tobacco exposure.
This fact sheet includes tips families can use to help young children develop positive active play behaviors.
Use this infographic about Lead exposure to learn how Lead can impact a child's growth and development. Share it with families.
Check out the infographic below to learn why the best way to protect against mumps is to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Doctors recommend that all children get the MMR vaccine to be protected from these three potentially serious diseases.
These fact sheets provide important information to families about a variety of health topics. Families can discover useful strategies to support and improve the health and wellness of their children.
Explore this information on what to expect in group care, including topics such as social development, safety, eating, and physical activity. The resources are divided into developmental stages and designed to help families promote the health and well-being of their children.
Use this Internet-based tool to help identify and prioritize health risks and concerns before the well-child appointment