![The logo for United Healthcare.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/united-healthcare-logo-376x282.png)
UnitedHealthcare
A partnership on multimedia initiatives that improve the well-being of young children and families.
Since 2010, UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop have partnered on multimedia initiatives that improve the well-being of young children and families—especially those most vulnerable—by building a strong foundation for lifelong healthy habits.
UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop’s partnership offers bilingual (English and Spanish) educational materials including:
- New resources to help children build resilience and thrive in their communities, including three new storybooks featuring Sesame Street Muppets Karli, Lily, and Alex; and Roads to Resilience, a comprehensive course for providers and caregivers to help implement the new resilience resources with the children they serve, building happy and healthy communities together.
- Growing Every Day, Every Way, offering parents and caregivers information on developmental milestones and aligning them with well-child visits.
- We Have the Moves, encouraging families to incorporate physical activity into daily routines.
- Food for Thought: Eating Well on a Budget uniquely supporting families coping with limited access to affordable, nutritious food.
We have also addressed a variety of children’s health issues through initiatives designed to help families avoid exposure to lead, help children with asthma lead active lives, and create and maintain a safe home environment. Since 2019, UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop have partnered to create resources for grandparents and held special Grandparents Day activities.
![Sofia the Feelings Helper with Karli and Elmo.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Videos-Sophia-Feelings-Helper-667x500.jpg)
Sofia the Feelings Helper
Meet Sofia, Sesame Street’s very own social worker!
![The Count and The Countess.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Videos-6-Second-Hug-667x500.jpg)
Count on This! The 6-Second Hug
Hugs that last six seconds or more are best for soothing our minds and calming our bodies… helpful for adults and children alike!
![10 Second Hum Video thumbnail.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Videos-10-Second-Hum-667x500.jpg)
Count on This! The 10-Second Hum
Humming for 10 seconds or more can help both children and adults calm their minds and bodies.
![The Count poses with Elmo and Tango.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Videos-THree-Things-667x500.jpg)
Count on This! 3 Things
Join Elmo and The Count as they step back, take a pause, and spotlight “the good stuff.”
![Telly and Abby make an Ocean Bottle.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Videos-Ocean-Bottle-667x500.jpg)
The Ocean Bottle
In tough moments, we can slow down and focus on our senses. This allows our bodies and minds time to relax and reset. Here; Abby shows Telly one easy way to do that!
![Karli, Sofia, and Elmo thank you message.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Videos-ThankYouMessage-667x500.jpg)
Shout-Out to the Feelings Helpers!
A furry, fuzzy thank you to mental health providers… from your friends on Sesame Street.
![Thanks Feelings Helpers Storybook.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Storybook-ThanksFeelingsHelpers-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Thanks, Feelings Helpers!
Help children understand the role of “feelings helpers”—social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals who know how to help when big feelings get too big.
![Reaching Out Printable.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Printable-ReachingOut-667x500.jpg)
Parent Resource Page
If you’re concerned about—or considering seeking professional support for—your child’s emotional well-being, there are lots of resources just for you.
![Taking Care of Brain printable.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Printable-TakingCareBrain-667x500.jpg)
Taking Care of My Brain
Mental health is part of overall health—healthy minds and bodies are all one. Help children understand how important our brains are, and how we can take care of them!
![Parent Resource Printable.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Printable-FindingResources-667x500.jpg)
For Providers: Mental Health Resources
The knowledge, recommendations, and guidance you share with families can create an important pivot point in a child’s life.
![Helping Children Soothe Printable.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Printable-HelpingChildrenSoothe-667x500.jpg)
Helping Children Soothe Themselves
Two simple, hands-on ways to help children overwhelmed by big feelings.
![2 parents share a deep discussion.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-EWB-Article-ConcernedParents-667x500.jpg)
For Parents & Caregivers: When You’re Concerned
You are your child’s best advocate, and it’s brave to reach out for support. Help can take many different forms.
![Monster Moments Storybook](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Storybook_MonsterMoments-667x500.jpg)
Monster Moments
Grover and his little cousin Marty help kids and adults notice and celebrate developmental milestones.
![](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UHC-AgesStages_Printables_Milewstones-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Muppet Milestones Chart
Share these stories with your little ones as you take pride in their growth!
![](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UHC-AgesStages_Printables_Milewstones-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Muppet Milestones Chart en Español
¡Comparta estos cuentos con su niño mientras observa su crecimiento con orgullo!
![](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UHC-AgesStages_Printables_ParentNewsletter-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Parent Newsletter
Your child is growing every day—and there are many ways to continue keeping him healthy so he can play, learn, and grow!
![](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UHC-AgesStages_Printables_ParentNewsletter-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Parent Newsletter en Español
Su niño está creciendo día a día. ¡Hay muchas maneras en las que usted puede mantenerlo sano mientras juega, aprende y crece!
![](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UHC-AgesStages_Printables_HostGuide-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Host Guide
As someone who reaches families with young children, you are an important part of helping families discover their power and critical role in keeping their child healthy every day and every way.
![](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UHC_Storybook_LookingForSpecial-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Looking for Special
A storybook featuring Lily about the importance of confidence as a key skill in building resilience.
![](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UHC_Storybook_MonsterDash-ENG-667x500.jpg)
The Monster Dash
A storybook about practicing flexibility and maintaining a positive outlook as skills to build resilience.
![Tamir playing with a kid on the playground.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Physical-Activity-Sub-Topic-667x500.png)
Physical Activity
Children love to move—anywhere, anytime! Being active together helps channel kids’ natural energy and keeps them healthy and strong.
![](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SSIC_GrandParents_Printable_ENG-667x500.jpg)
Grandparents Are Grand!
There’s a lot that grandparents can do to bond with grandchildren (even at a distance) and to help them build the social skills they’ll need in school—and in life!
![](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SSIC_HappyHealthyHopefull_Printable_UHC-ENG-v2-667x500.jpg)
Feeding Our Families on a Budget
Tips and ideas for parents on feeding the family on a budget, plus activities for kids.
![Rosita at a picnic with a family.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Eating-Well-2-Topic-750x219.png)
Eating Well
Fresh, healthy foods help build strong bodies and minds.