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Stephanie Turnbach, IDEALS Institute, and Malkia "Kia" McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education

Fun Ideas for Family Engagement: April

April is full of opportunities to “go green.”
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Challenge Your Kids To Get Their Food Facts First (Tips for Parents)

Help children learn about nutrition and establish healthy dietary habits.
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By Carrie Sanders, Maryland State Library, and Dorothy Stoltz, Carroll County Public Library

Maryland Libraries: Rocking the Right Book for the Right Child – and More!

Books can open doorways to discovery.
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MyPlate U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grocery Game Plan (Meal Planning Calendar)

Combat rising food prices by planning meals with children in advance.
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The IDEALS Institute

Fun Children’s Books About Healthy Food

Discover good nutrition through these fun books.
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By Tonya Satchell, IDEALS Institute

Eight Tips for Reading Aloud to Children

Children benefit greatly from hearing stories.
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By Malkia “Kia” McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education

Jumpstart Spring by Adding “Fuel For The Future”

March is National Nutrition Month®
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Stephanie Turnbach and Kimberly Anderson

Fun Ideas for Family Engagement: February

Celebrate the love of early learning this month!
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By Theresa Lutz, IDEALS Institute

I Did Nothing Today: 5 Tips to Get More Details from Children

DYK: Play helps children develop social and emotional development skills?
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By The American Academy of Pediatrics

5 Play Tips for Preschool-Age Children

Preschool-age children need at least three hours of physical activity every day.

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An illustration of a family with young children sharing a healthy dinner together.

Family Well-Being: Nutrition Tip Sheet

Posted: March 7, 2022

All early care and education providers can support families by promoting a nutritious diet and healthy eating habits in babies and children, which will lead to children’s healthy growth and development.

Illustration of a mother with her young child at a doctor's visit.

Family Well-Being: Health Tip Sheet

Posted: November 28, 2018

All early care and education providers can support families by helping them to find consistent medical care and encouraging them to have their children monitored regularly.

A mother holding her child.

Family Well-Being: A Focus on Family Depression

Posted: November 27, 2018

Evidence from early childhood research and practice shows a strong link between parents’ health and well-being and their children’s development.

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