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Here for Each Other

As we just experienced our first snowstorm of the winter, it’s important that we help little ones feel safe and calm at home during severe winter storms. Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities have resources to help families and caregiver comfort and support kids during emergencies and tips to stay safe.

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Healthy Habits with Sesame Workshop

Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities are working to help families establish healthy habits for children early on to reduce the risk of illness and lay the foundation for lifelong well-being. Their new resources include five videos, one activity book, one storybook, five printable pages, and two articles.

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Fueling Young Minds

Every day, you do more than care for children—you help them grow strong and healthy. One of the best ways to support this growth is by serving nutritious meals and snacks. Our partners at ICN explore how healthy eating supports brain development, learning, and lifelong habits.

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Happy, Healthy, Ready

Sesame Street for Military Families has launched new resources to encourage healthy habits through engaging and enjoyable activities.

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Outdoor Learning

Whether it’s a walk around the block, a moment in the park, or simply looking out the window, these activities from our partners at Sesame Street in Communities are easy to integrate into daily routines. Together, families and providers can help children notice, wonder, and grow—one outdoor moment at a time.

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Updated CACFP Resources

Team Nutrition updated the following training resources for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). These resources provide CACFP operators with strategies to encourage healthy choices and healthy outcomes for their participants.

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Supporting Families Through Emergencies

Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities have developed resources to support community providers and caregivers who serve families and help children face challenges, big and small. When a natural disaster strikes, caregivers and providers look for the right thing to say or do.

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Healthy Habits: Brain Builders

Parents and caregivers do a lot to help child stay healthy! At mealtime, they choose foods to help them grow strong. At bedtime, they teach them how baths keep us clean. And don’t forget every time they brush their teeth, wash their hands, or move their body.
Did you know these healthy habits help their brain grow flexible and strong, too? The skills they learn from the time you spend together don’t wash down the drain. They last a lifetime!

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Science in Everyday Moments

Young children are curious about the world around them. Through the everyday moments you already share, you’re helping your child learn like a scientist. Our partners at Vroom have some brain builders to help you turn nature into a classroom!

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Culinary Basics: Knife Skills

Ensuring maximum safety in the kitchen is crucial, and following basic knife guidelines is essential for everyone’s well-being. Once knife safety is mastered, this essential skill can lead to an increase in scratch preparation. Our partners at the Institute of Child Nutrition outline the importance of knife safety, skills, maintenance, and storage.

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