This month, we’re keeping it short and sweet (like the Halloween candy you eat!). In honor of National Brush Day on November 1st, we are celebrating math that works for kids: 2 x 2. What’s 2 x 2? 2 x 2 = a healthy smile in very young children! That’s because 2 x 2 is…
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A Resource You’ll Love: Brush Up on Oral Health Features Archive of Useful Tip Sheets You Can Use Right Now in Your Job!
Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center’s monthly tip sheet, Brush Up on Oral Health, has a fresh look and a new archive. Think of it as an online storage bin of everything you want to know about a young child’s oral health! Now, past issues are listed by topic, making it simple to…
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Tooth Talk Resource You’ll Love: ILikeMyTeeth.org Says Fluoridated Water Is Healthy for Teeth!
“Life is better with teeth.” This statement from Ilikemyteeth.org (and Spanishilikemyteeth.org) makes sense: Teeth matter! The mouth is the doorway to the rest of the body. That’s why practicing good dental health habits is so important–especially for young children. Healthy teeth are good for little ones, helping them eat, sleep, grow, talk, learn, play, and…
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Summer Fun Tip: A Resource You’ll Love – The Importance of Drinking Water
With the epidemic of childhood obesity now affecting even very young children, parents are taking a hard look at the calories their children consume–especially calories from drinks. Government regulation is requiring this good hard look by child care facilities too. Pair that with the summer heat, and the benefits of healthy beverages in keeping little…
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