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Staying Healthy

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Routines are key to keeping healthy. Brushing teeth, washing hands, eating well, and exercising every day help everyone grow and thrive. “Every so often” routines, such as doctor and dentist checkups, ensure that families have the support, information, and care they need to help kids stay well!

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How to Wash Your Hands

H Is for Handwashing

Handwashing: Step by Step

Monster Mornings

A Big Day

Elmo Isn't Sleepy

My Whole Healthy Body

Steppingstones to Health

Healthy and Strong, All Day Long

Using the Resources

Whole-Child Wellness

Developmental Milestones

Brushy Book Nighty Night

Elmo’s Toothy Dance

How Much Toothpaste?

Tooth-Friendly Foods

Starting Early

Big Bird's Bedtime

The Sleep Song

Lullaby Love

Guest Post: Protecting Against Flu

Protect Your Baby With Vaccinations

Mosquito Bites

Preparing for Mosquitoes

Cover Up

A Great Doctor Visit

Mosquitoes Away Checklist

Dress Up Grover

Three Steps for Bug Repellent

Using Bug Spray

Bebe Gets Sick

My Healthy Week

My Healthy Team

Comforting Your Sick Child

Tips for Well Visits

Marvie’s Bedtime Routine

Tips for Sick Visits

Tools of the Trade

Tooth Care: Ages and Stages

Healthy Teeth Coloring Book

Super Brushing Zone

Send a Smile

Super Teeth Certificate

Tooth Cafe

Let’s Pretend

A-maze-ing Apples

Brush Your Teeth to This Song!

Visiting the Dentist

Brush Those Teeth

Sick Days

Wellness Tips

Dentist Visits

10 Tips for Healthy Teeth

Healthy Superheroes

Tooth-Brushing Chart

Wash Your Hands!

Visiting the Doctor

Tooth-Friendly Foods

Why Brushing Matters

Brush With Elmo

Just Remember

“Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.”

Dr. Benjamin Spock

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