Resources for Children
Being a parent is a rewarding experience. It’s also one of the toughest jobs you’ll ever have.
- Let’s Eat! Healthy Eating for Kids
- Talking With Your Doctor
- Getting to Know Your Toddler
- Happy Healthy Teeth
- Well Fed Means Less Lead
- Playing With Your Child
- Developmental Milestones
- Preparing for School: Little by Little
- Vegetables Are Yummy
- Iron
- Lactose or Dairy Intolerance
- Is My Child Constipated?
- Fast and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Let’s Eat! Healthy Eating for Kids
Choose your child’s age from the list below for tips on healthy eating from age one to four years. Learn about portion sizes, recommended daily amounts of each food group, meal and snack ideas, choking prevention, and more!
Talking With
Your Doctor
You probably have lots of questions about your child’s growth and development, but it can be hard to know what to ask or when. WIC staff and our guides show you the right questions to ask based on your child’s age, so you can make the most of every doctor visit. Use this quick guide to be ready for your child’s next appointment.
Getting to Know
Your Toddler
Between 6 months and 2 years of age, babies become toddlers. Your child will start walking, talking, and interacting more with the world around him. There are 6 developmental changes that all older babies and toddlers go through.
Happy Healthy Teeth
Your child’s’s first teeth are important. Children need their teeth for eating, talking, and smiling. All teeth are important. You can help take care of your children’s teeth.
Well Fed Means Less Lead
Lead can be dangerous. It is found in places like keys, jewelry, toys, paint, pottery, and dirt. Offering a low fat diet full of iron, vitamin C, and calcium every day can keep your child safe from lead and its harmful side effects. Follow these tips and view a list of recommended foods to protect your family from lead.
Playing With Your Child
Playing helps children get smarter, stronger, healthier, and happier! Learn about the many ways to play with your toddle or preschooler.
Developmental Milestones
Milestones matter! How your baby plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about their development. Choose a milestone checklist with your baby’s age from this list.
Preparing for School: Little by Little
Babies are born ready to learn. They are curious, little scientists who learn from their environment. Parents may have questions. How do babies communicate? When should they take their first steps? When should I potty train? Your baby’s brain is developing at an amazing rate as soon as they’re born.
Select your child’s age below to learn about how they should be developing:
Vegetables Are Yummy
My child will not eat vegetables. Why not? You can help your child by offering one new food at a time, serving a small amount, and making mealtimes easier. Here’s a guide on how to help your child learn to like and eat more vegetables.
Iron
Iron is an important nutrient for your child’s development and growth, but not all kids get enough! Learn more about signs of anemia and tips to help your family eat enough iron.
Lactose or Dairy Intolerance
Milk helps build strong bones and teeth. But what can you do if you are having trouble digesting milk? Did you know lactose is in other dairy products? Here’s a guide for people who have trouble digesting milk or milk products.
Is My Child Constipated?
Does your child have hard, dry stools (poops) that are difficult to pass? Your child may have constipation. Learn more about signs, causes, and things you can do to help.
Fast and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Balanced and healthy breakfasts benefit the whole family, especially kids. Breakfast helps to boost your energy, creativity, and concentration. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to serve. Try out these quick and delicious breakfast ideas using your WIC foods, to set the tone for the entire day.
