Your Child, Ages 0-6

Dear Parents,

Teaching your children healthy habits when they're young will help them live happier, healthier lives. Show them how to stop the spread of contagious illnesses like the common cold, using simple steps such as keeping toys clean. If your child is starting preschool or kindergarten, find out how to plan a healthy year.

Emphasizing good nutrition is another way to help your children grow up healthy. From choosing the best snacks to making smart fast food choices, the key to avoiding a lifetime of unhealthy eating is to serve your kids healthy meals from birth.

Finally, teaching your child good manners will help them relate better to adults in their lives, and give you peace of mind when they're away from home.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

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