Health and Hygiene
Practice healthy routines and good hygiene habits to help the whole family stay well.
How to Stay Healthy and Practice Good Hygiene
Brushing teeth, washing hands, eating well, and exercising every day all help kids grow and thrive.
Health and Hygiene Subtopics
Learn more about wellness for the whole family.
Doctor Appointments
Visiting the doctor is an important part of staying healthy. Help children prepare by showing them what they might expect.
How to Stay Healthy
Simple routines like washing hands, covering up against mosquitos, and booking doctor appointments can help keep kids happy and healthy.
Physical Activity
Children love to move—anywhere, anytime! Being active together helps channel kids’ natural energy and keeps them healthy and strong.
Teeth
Keeping children’s smiles healthy at every age and stage is an important part of keeping their whole bodies well.
Vaccines for Kids
Vaccines are an important way to help protect ourselves and our families, friends, neighbors, and entire communities.
Here are some resources to help children get the rest they need.
Big Bird’s Bedtime
Children can learn and practice strategies to help themselves fall asleep.
The Sleep Song
A video about bedtime and the benefits of sleep.
Lullaby Love
Videos about Muppets’ bedtime routines.
Marvie’s Bedtime Routine
Marvie shares her bedtime routine.
Brushy Book Nighty Night
Build toothbrushing into bedtime routines in a fun and positive way.
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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.
To Like or Not to Like
Like most children, Cookie Monster’s niece is a little… choosy. Check out his strategy for helping her try a new food!
Go To Sleep, Elmo!
Handling a middle-of-the-night monster moment.
Parents, caregivers, and providers can keep the learning going! Find more topics and resources to help children build skills that lay the foundation for success in school and in life.
Eating Well
Fresh, healthy foods help build strong bodies and minds.
Learning Through Routines
Ordinary moments such as getting dressed, preparing meals, cleaning up, or bedtime offer opportunities to build math, language, and other skills that prepare kids for school.
Asthma
You can help children with asthma by understanding what it is—and how to be prepared for symptoms.
