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How to Stay Healthy
Simple routines like washing hands, covering up against mosquitos, and booking doctor appointments can help keep kids happy and healthy.
Washing hands is a healthy habit and an important way to take care of ourselves and others. These resources can help you teach children how to be super-scrubbers—and use those suds most effectively!
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How to Wash Your Hands
Kids learn the right way to wash their hands to prevent spreading germs.
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H Is for Handwashing
Learn how kids all across the world keep their hands clean.
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Handwashing: Step by Step
Turn your kid into a handwashing pro with this step-by-step guide.
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Wash Your Hands!
Sing a song about when to wash.
Enjoying warm days outdoors also means dealing with mosquitoes, and it can be a challenge to put bug repellant on squirmy little ones. Here are simple tips and strategies to help everyone stay comfortable during mosquito season!
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Three Steps for Bug Repellent
Watch this video and let the Count show you tips from Grover, Rosita, and Ernie on using bug repellent.
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Cover Up
Grover gets a little help from a friend picking out clothes to protect himself from mosquitoes in the woods.
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Using Bug Spray
Rosita’s mommy helps her put bug spray on for mosquito prevention.
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Dress Up Grover
Print out this look-and-find activity.
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Mosquitoes Away Checklist
Keep mosquitos away from your home.
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Preparing for Mosquitoes
Protect yourself, be comfortable, and enjoy the outdoors!
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Mosquito Bites
Help ease the sting and itchiness of bites.
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La cita para jugar al chequeo médico de Elmo y Abby
Los juegos de pretender pueden ayudar a los niños a “ensayar” situaciones que puedan asustarles.
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Sanos empieza con S
Los chequeos médicos son una oportunidad para conversar acerca de cómo los niños crecen y se desarrollan lo más sanos posible.
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Hitos de desarrollo
Junto con su equipo de atención en salud, pueden asegurarse de que su niño pequeño esté en buen camino para crecer y prosperar.
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My Whole Healthy Life: Meet Reignen
A video about the different ways a Native American child and his family stay healthy.
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My Whole Healthy Life: Meet Wa.Sta.Tse
A video about the different ways a Native American child and her family stay healthy.
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Elmo and Abby’s Check-up Play Date
Pretend play can help children “rehearse” situations that may frighten them.
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S Is for Staying Healthy
Well visits are an opportunity to talk about how to help children grow and develop as healthily as possible.
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Chef Lily’s Tip: Roasting a Rainbow
A video about eating colorful roasted vegetables.
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Developmental Milestones
Together with your health care team, you can make sure your little one is on track for growing and thriving.
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Whole-Child Wellness
A strong, healthy body is just one part of being healthy.
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Approaching Health Equity: For Providers
Every child and family deserves to thrive and be as healthy as they can be.
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Healthy and Strong, All Day Long
Everyday routines are building blocks for learning healthy habits and reaching developmental milestones.
See more resources for parents, caregivers, and providers.
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Doctor Appointments
Visiting the doctor is an important part of staying healthy. Help children prepare by showing them what they might expect.
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Talking About Covid-19
Answer your child’s questions and concerns about COVID-19.
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Physical Activity
Children love to move—anywhere, anytime! Being active together helps channel kids’ natural energy and keeps them healthy and strong.