Eating Well: Here and There
A printable page with easily shareable resources to encourage children’s healthy relationships with food.
Healthy habits are best formed when they are practiced regularly—at home and in childcare. Try out these resources and share them with parents and other caregivers to help children practice healthy eating and make mealtimes go a little more smoothly.
- Making a colorful meal together: Eating a rainbow of fruits and veggies is about more than having a beautiful plate. Watch this video together with little ones for a fun recipe that looks and tastes good (and helps us feel good, too!)
- Where does healthy food come from?: Children are curious about everything—and that includes where their food comes from! Play this game together to help grow some colorful and nutritious fruits and veggies with Sesame Street friends.
- Let’s get ready to eat!: Mealtime is an important part of our daily routines, but on busy days, it can sometimes feel like a chore. This playful podcast can help children prepare for the transition into mealtime—and spark conversations about food and the senses.
- Get wacky with water: Getting children to drink enough water can be a tough ask, but finding creative ways to make it taste different can make it fun and delicious. Read this storybook together to encourage children to drink more water and experiment with flavors.
To share, you might print this page as a handout, or share the messages through texts or emails. You know what works best for you and the families you care for!
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All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Monster Meltdown
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