Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Your Program
Find resources that help programs make the most of their infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) services.
Find resources that help programs make the most of their infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) services.
Giving children water with fluoride helps keep their teeth healthy. Learn about fun and easy ways to encourage children to drink water with fluoride.
Baby (primary) teeth are a child’s first set of teeth and by age 2½ to 3 years old, all 20 baby teeth will have come into the mouth. Taking care of a child’s baby teeth is important for their overall health and development.
It’s important for women to get oral health care during pregnancy. Getting oral health care, including cleanings, X-rays, fillings, and pain medication, is safe during pregnancy.
Everyone contributes to an environment that allows people to speak up about safety concerns. Explore this resource to learn how to create a culture of safety in your program.
It's important to understand that injuries are not accidents. Most injuries are predictable and can be avoided. This Health Chat is intended to introduce Head Start and Early Head Start staff to safety and injury prevention strategies and resources. Presenters focus on how to make your program an agent for change using the first four actions in "10 Actions to Create a Culture of Safety" as a guide.
This is the second of a two-part presentation. During this Health Chat, presenters continue discussing the topic of safety and injury prevention focusing on actions five through 10 in the "10 Actions to Create a Culture of Safety."
Child care health consultants support the health, safety, and wellness of children, families, and staff in early care and education settings. These resources help CCHCs plan, implement, improve, and evaluate health and safety practices.
Tummy Time is a simple position with enormous benefits! Home visitors have a unique opportunity to partner with families and help them understand the importance of tummy time and how to add it to their routine.
Children are more vulnerable than adults to the effects of cold weather. These tips help Head Start parents and staff keep children safe, healthy, and warm in the winter.