A monthly newsletter for preschool parents and teachers covering topics on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle for themselves, their students, and their children. (English only)
May 2023 English/Spanish
May 17, 2023
Gardening
The benefits of gardening
Pollinator-friendly plants
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April 2023 English/Spanish
Apr 5, 2023
Water
How much water does my child need?
Hydration Tips for Parents
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February 2023 English/Spanish
Jan 31, 2023
Screen Time
Screenless BINGO
Screen Guidelines for Preschoolers
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January 2023 English/Spanish
Jan 10, 2023
Handwashing Tips for Preschoolers and Parents
The Handwashing Song
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December 2022 English/Spanish
Dec 12, 2022
Fruits and Vegetables
Healthy Eating Tips
Fruit and Veggie BINGO
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November 2022 English/Spanish
Nov 7, 2022
Food Safety Tips for Preschoolers
Food Safety for Children Under 5 - poster
Food Safety for Young Children
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October 2022 English/Spanish
Oct 5, 2022
Healthy Snacking
Smart Snacking Tips
Creative Snacking
Food Group Friend
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May 2022
May 17, 2022
Limiting Screen Time
Screen-Free Activities
Screen-Free Bingo
Screen Guidelines for Young Children
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April 2022
Apr 14, 2022
Why Plant a Vegetable Garden?
Tips for Gardening with Kids
What to Plant When?
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March 2022
Mar 7, 2022
Have a Picky Eater?
Coping with Picky Eating
Trying New Foods
Phrases that Help and Hinder
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February 2022
Feb 10, 2022
What Preschoolers Drink
Why Water?
Jazz Up Your Water
Drinks to Limit
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Fall 2021
Aug 24, 2021
Nutrition Education is Back! (Look for upcoming changes to this newsletter.)
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Winter 2021
Jan 26, 2021
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans; Program Opportunities
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Fall 2020
Oct 2, 2020
Snacks for Preschoolers - Filling Nutritional Gaps; Tips for Smart Snacking; Creative Snacking; Program Opportunities
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Winter 2020
Jan 14, 2020
Play with Your Food; Food Scavenger Hunt; Fun with Food; Seasonal Winter Produce; Program Opportunities
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Spring 2020
Apr 16, 2020
Gardening with Young Children; Recipe - Fresh Spring Salad; Gardening Activity - Grow a Dirt Baby; Program Opportunities
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Fall 2019
Sep 10, 2019
Food Safety Tips for Preschoolers; Food Safety Concerns for Children Under Five; Food Safety for Children Under Five Poster; Program Opportunities
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Spring 2019
Apr 17, 2019
Limiting Screen Time; Screen Free Activities; Why Do We Need to Limit Screen Time?; Program Opportunities
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Winter 2019
Jan 17, 2019
Preschool Physical Activity; UC CalFresh CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Childhood Health); ECE CATCH Activities for Indoors - Go Fish and Teacher, May, I?; Program Opportunities
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Fall 2018
Sep 18, 2018
Try New Familiar Foods; Nutrition Activity - Apple Oatmeal Cookies; Physical Activity - Pumpkin Seed Balance; Apple Coloring Page; Program Opportunities
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Spring 2018
Apr 3, 2018
Limiting Screen Time; Screen Free Activities; Why Do We Need to Limit Screen Time?; Program Opportunities
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Winter 2018
Jan 2, 2018
Healthy Preschool Teeth; Activity - Apple Decay; Recipe - Yogurt Granola Crunch; Food for Healthy Teeth; Program Opportunities
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Fall 2017
Sep 18, 2017
Food Safety Tips for Preschoolers; Food Safety Concerns for Children Under Five; Food Safety fo Children Under 5 Handout; Program Opportunities
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Spring 2017
Apr 25, 2017
Gardening with Young Children; Gardening Activity - Grow a Dirt Baby; Recipe - Fresh Spring Salad; Program Opportunities
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Winter 2017
Jan 13, 2017
How Cooking Can Help Preschoolers; Nutrition Activity - Yogurt Fruit Dip; Physical Activity - Indoor Winter Activities; Tips for Cooking with Preschool Children; Program Opportunities
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