Healthy and Strong, All Day Long
Everyday routines are building blocks for learning healthy habits and reaching developmental milestones.
From morning to night, all the little routines you do with children every day are opportunities to build healthy habits that can last a lifetime! Read this storybook together with children. Each page includes a prompt such as a question or activity suggestion — pause to do them as much as you like. They can help you both engage in meaningful, playful ways around the big ideas in the book.
As you read, talk about how some of children’s daily routines are the same or different. How does each keep them healthy?
								
									
							Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
								
									
							Sleep Struggles... and Successes
								
									
							Questions, Questions
Wellness visits are important moments to check in about your child’s growth and development, and good conversations are the cornerstones of each visit.
								
									
							Time to Rest, Elmo!
An act-along story to help Elmo get some sleep!
								
									
							Making Needles Easier
Needles can be scary, but there are ways to lessen your child’s fear and anxiety.
								
									
							Elmo’s Magic Blanket
When Elmo is sick and has to stay in bed, he plays pretend with his blanket or sheet.
								
									
							Lessening Children’s Fear of Needles
Preparing, distracting, and comforting your child can go a long way in helping them get through these moments.
