January 2024 | Issue No. 35 Preparing for National Children’s Dental Health MonthWelcome to Resources to Make You Smile! This monthly newsletter features information and tools Head Start staff can use to help families promote good oral health. These tips help Head Start staff support families, expectant families, and children. The newsletter also includes a recipe for a healthy snack that children can make in a Head Start classroom or at home with their families. February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month![]() January is a great time to plan activities to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. Developing positive oral health habits and visiting the dentist regularly at an early age gets children started on a lifetime of good oral health. Head Start staff can help raise children’s and parents’ awareness about the importance of oral health and what they can do to keep their mouths healthy. Resources for StaffBrush Up on Oral Health
February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month A Head Start Teacher’s Guide for Creating Healthy Smiles Improving Oral Health Literacy Brightens Children's Smiles Resources for ParentsShare these Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles handouts with parents to help them understand why taking care of their babies’ teeth helps promote overall health and development.
Show these Sesame Street videos to teach parents how to take care of their babies’ teeth and help them understand the importance of brushing with fluoride toothpaste. Something to Smile About: Parents’ Guide to Keeping Little Mouths Healthy ![]() Cook’s Corner Recipe: Melted Snowman WaterIngredients Directions
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