Developing Healthy Habits

Childhood is a great time to build habits to establish a healthy lifestyle. The skills you give your child, and the examples set at a young age will carry with them throughout their life. Focus on making healthy choices by:

• Offering a calm, positive space to explore foods from all the food groups
• Getting  the most out of snacks
• Serving child sized portions for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds
• Getting all the benefits from regular physical activity
• Limiting screen time
• Helping your child know when they are hungry or when they are full
• Establishing care and monitoring your child's growth with a regular provider.

Please talk with a WIC nutritionist for ways to build healthy habits into your family's routine.  

If you have specific questions regarding your child’s health, please discuss those with your child’s health care provider.