Tummy Time Information for Families
Share this resource with families to help them do tummy time activities with their baby.
Physical Health
Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure that children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, learn healthy habits, and can access the care they need. Head Start programs also promote the physical and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.
Why It's Important to Get an Influenza Vaccine Every Year
Learn why it’s important to get an influenza vaccination every year. Find out how getting a flu shot not only protects you from influenza, but it protects your loved ones and those closest to you.
Children’s Vision Health Information for Staff and Families
View this video to learn more about how staff and families can be empowered partners in children’s vision and eye health. Learn how to use Small Steps for Big Vision: An Eye Health Information Tool Kit.
Active Play, Every Day at Home
Share this video on active play ideas for toddlers with parents on a home visit or during a socialization. Use this resource to help parents consider goals around physical activity.
Sleep and Your Child: How You Can Build Healthy Sleep Routines
It's important for children to get enough sleep. Learn how sleep is key to how your child learns, grows, and even behaves.
How to Protect Your Children from Lead Poisoning
Parents and staff can use this brochure to learn about the effects of unsafe levels of lead in blood and about how to avoid lead exposure.
Protect Your Child with Vaccines
Learn how vaccines can protect young children from 14 dangerous diseases. Get tips on talking with parents about infant vaccines.
Health Tips for Families Series: Full Collections
Head Start health managers can use these fact sheets in programs and communities to strengthen the health and wellness of all children and families.
Active Play: Health Tips for Families
This fact sheet includes tips families can use to help young children develop positive active play behaviors.
The Well-Visit Planner for Families
Use this Internet-based tool to help identify and prioritize health risks and concerns before the well-child appointment