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  1. Be a healthy role model for your child -eat fruits, vegetables and whole grainds daily. Show them what healthy eating looks like by example.
  2. Include more veggies in your child's diet. Serve veggies with eggs at breakfast, make veggies part of their snacks, they make great dippers!
  3. The best way to teach your child about healthy eating is to cook and eat together! It is also a great way to introduce them to new foods.
  4. Keep Halloween healthy! Make sure children eat a healthy meal before they go trick-or treating so that candy is a desert and not dinner.
  5. Children can learn about nutrition and create healthy eating habits through gardening. Container gardens are great for small spaces.
  6. Have your child help you find household pots such as milk and egg cartons, an old shoe, coffee cans, old cooking pots or small jars to use.
  7. First 5 of California is a great resource for parents with children 0-5 years. Visit their website at http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/pare...
  8. When should we wash hands? Wash hands after: using the restroom, playing with pets, playing outside, sneezing or blowing noses and eating.
  9. This week is Hand Washing Week! Prevent the spread of germs and disease by following the handwashing steps below.
  10. Wash hands under warm, running water for 20 seconds. Make sure to dry with a clean paper towel and use it to turn off sink faucet. Discard.
  11. Flu and cold season is near! Practice safe sneezing techniques now. Sneeze into your elbow or upper arm and make sure your nose is covered.
  12. Family mealtime bring families closer. Parents and children are also more likely to eat healthier foods when they eat together.
  13. Plan mealtimes with your family a week ahead and work on a menu that everyone will enjoy. Shop beforehand and work together in the kitchen!
  14. To save time purchase pre-packaged, cut-up fruit and vegetbales for lunches. Ask your child what is their favorite while you are shopping.
  15. Back to school with healthy lunches. Focus on fruits and veggies, variety and balance for your child's lunch.
  16. Did you inlcude all of the food groups in your child's lunch? Alternating food can also keep your child interested in what they are eating.
  17. With school starting soon think about healthy, lunch options for kids. Cut up fruits and veggies the night before and keep it interesting!
  18. Reasons for the season: Tomotoes are a rich source of antioxidants. They are also a good source of vitamin C, A, K, potassium and fiber.
  19. Benefits of breastfeeding for parents include creating a special bond with baby, no prep time for bottles and no money spent on formula.
  20. Breastfeeding is the best way to feed your infant. Benefits include protection against ear infections, allergies, asthma and diabetes.