Babies are ready for first foods at different times. 1-2-thumb.png Babies know best. Answer the questions on this page right now - is she ready? Remember there is no rush!
Be ready for snacks. 1-8-thumb.png Chop veggies while you make breakfast tomorrow so you have them ready for a snack later in the day.
Eat healthy and your kids will follow your lead. 1-4-thumb.png Think of one healthy behavior your kids learned from you and share it on the user forums.
Families with low to medium income and children under 5 (or a pregnant mom) can qualify for WIC. 80-9-thumb.png Click on the links under "Related Resources" to the right to find a WIC office near your home or workplace.
Find easy cooking tasks your kids can do themselves. kids-in-kitchen-thumb.png Involve your kids in one recipe this week.
Help your kids grow strong by building healthy bodies. 1-7-thumb.png The next time you shop, wash and cut veggies right when you get home. Store in the fridge where your kids can reach them easily.
Help your older kids make healthy choices. 20-4-thumb.png Have your kids add three fruits and vegetables to your shopping list this week.
If you qualify, a simple and confidential application will get your kids free meals at school. school-lunch-thumb.png Click here to see if your kids qualify for free school meals.
Involve kids in your routine to help limit screen time. kids-in-kitchen-thumb.png Ask the kids to come up with creative alternatives to watching TV. Try one this week.
It's worth it to make mealtime a family time. 10-1-thumb.png Choose to eat one meal together in the next few days.
New foods might take many tries before your child likes it. 1-6-thumb.png Buy frozen veggies and heat a tiny portion. This will avoid wasting food that your child is not ready to eat.
Picky toddlers are totally normal. 1-6-thumb.png Keep mealtime positive today - take deep breaths and remember that picky toddlers are very common.