by Jennie Lamm | Aug 15, 2023
Like every new school year, many families, including children and parents, experience stress. For example, transitioning from summer break where there tends to be more flexibility in daily routines to school where a more formal, structured schedule is enforced,...
by Jennie Lamm | Apr 21, 2023
All families experience transitions and changes. Some are planned and some are not. Transitions and changes may present stress to a family. Tips for handling stress include: Recognize the stress, what are your body and feelings telling you? Be willing to talk about...
by Jennie Lamm | Nov 2, 2022
Encouraging Food Choices for a Healthy Diet Be Patient Young children may not be interested in trying new foods. Offer new foods more than once. It sometimes takes up to ten tries before a child will like a new food. Be a Planner Most children need a snack or two in...
by Jennie Lamm | May 17, 2022
Early Head Start is a school readiness program. Did you know that good health is a major part of being ready to learn? Our program offers health services to help every child get ready to learn. Early Head Start health services support school readiness and make sure...
