Healthy Families Pasco-Hernando

Keeping Kids Safe Around the Holidays:
Remember that mistletoe, holly and other plants are poisonous, and thus can be a hazard for both children and pets. If you bring these plants into your home, keep them up high where pets or small children can’t access them...
- If some of your guests are smokers, have them
give up their lighters or Zippos and store them in
another area inaccessible to children.
- Be on the lookout for signs that a child is playing
with fire, such as burnt matches underneath the
bed or charred material in dark places such as
closets.
- Knives, scissors, box-cutters, and other sharp
tools tend to get a lot of use during the holidays
as people wrap presents or open packaging. So
store these cutting tools in a safe place and be
mindful about where you set them down,
especially if you have toddlers in the house.
- Do your best to keep toys for different age
groups separated. If hosting kids of all ages from
several different families, try to set aside a
separate playroom for infants and toddlers, and
keep it free from older kids and their age-
inappropriate toys...

Healthy Families provide healthy, fun, educational and safe resources, projects, activities, and support to you and your family. We are an amazing program that is dedicated to you! We love spreading joy and cheer not just during the Holidays but all year long! Join us today, We are free to join and work with you for your needs. :)

Saturdays are for Fun but healthy breakfast with the kids.. What is your favorite breakfast? We love sharing recipes.. :)

Healthy Families provide healthy, fun, educational and safe resources, projects, activities, and support for you and your family. We are an amazing program that is dedicated to you! We love spreading joy and cheer not just during the Holidays but all year long! Join us today, We are free to join and work with you for your needs. :)

Enrolling into Healthy Families dedicates mothers, fathers, grandparents, caretakers with a Family Support Specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Family Support Specialist provides caring and healthy resources and support through your pregnancy and beyond. We bring love and care to you and your family.

You can find insects in your yard in many places. Some insects live in soil, while others live in grassy areas. You can look under rocks and boards, in grassy places, near ponds, and in wooded areas. Piles of wood and debris make perfect homes for insects. But be careful of the ones that can harm you, check with an adult first before picking them up....

Healthy Families provide healthy, fun, educational and safe resources, projects, activities, and support for you and your family. We are an amazing program that is dedicated to you! We love spreading joy and cheer all year long! Join us today, We are free to join and work with you for your needs. :)

Hide And Seek is fun for everyone inside or outside..
The kids have gone to hide, and it’s your mission to find them! Explore the area and search behind, around, above and below to find them...

Healthy Families provide healthy, fun, educational and safe resources, projects, activities, and support to you and your family. We are an amazing program that is dedicated to you! We love spreading joy and cheer all year long! Join us today, We are free to join and work with you for your needs. :)

Butterfly Facts for Kids: Did you know??
• Butterflies are insects.
• Butterflies flap their wings about five times every
second.
• Butterflies taste their food with their front feet.
• There are about 17,500 different species of
butterflies.
• During the winter some butterflies like to
hibernate.
• Unfortunately, some species of butterflies are
endangered, and some have already become
extinct...

Healthy Families provide healthy, fun, educational and safe resources, projects, activities, and support to you and your family. We are an amazing program that is dedicated to you! We love spreading joy and cheer all year long! Join us today, We are free to join and work with you for your needs. :)

Some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics to prevent poisoning in children:
• Keep medicines, cleaning and laundry products,
paints and varnishes, as well as pesticides, out of
sight and reach of children.
• Always keep these products in their original
containers, which makes it less likely that they
will be ingested by accident.
• While laundry and dishwasher detergent pods
can be convenient, stick with the standard
liquids and powders if there are young children in
the house.
• Have safety caps for all medications, but don’t
rely on them (meaning keep medications out of
reach and sight).
• Make sure you know the correct dose of any
medication you give your child, and always use a
medication syringe or spoon to measure it (ask
your pharmacist for one if you don’t have one).
• Get rid of any old or unused medicines or
cleaning products. The less around, the better.
• If you use e-cigarettes, only buy ni****ne refills in
safety containers and keep them out of sight and
reach. Ni****ne can be very dangerous.
• If you have a gas, kerosene, coal, or wood-burning
stove, make sure it is in good working order.
• Have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and
check them regularly to be sure they are working.
• Know what devices in your home use button cell
batteries, and keep them out of reach of children.
Don’t buy children’s books or toys that have
these batteries; it’s not worth the risk.
• Make sure you know all the types of plants you
have in your house or yard. If any are poisonous,
either keep your child away from them, or better
yet, get rid of them...

Enrolling into Healthy Families dedicates mothers, fathers, grandparents, caretakers with a Family Support Specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Family Support Specialist provides caring and healthy resources and support through your pregnancy and beyond. We bring love and care to you and your family.

Ways to handle your frustration When your baby is crying. . .
- Put the baby in the crib, make sure the baby is
safe, close the door; check on the baby every 5–
10 minutes.
- Relax, take a bath or shower, exercise, or play
music.
- Call a trusted friend, relative, or neighbor ask
them to watch the baby and to give you a needed
break.
- Sit down, close your eyes, and take 20 deep
breaths.
- Talk to someone...

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Healthy Families is an amazing program that provides mothers, fathers, grandparents, caretakers with a Family Support Specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Family Support Specialist dedicates caring and healthy resources and support to you and your family.

Healthy Families is an amazing program that provides mothers, fathers, grandparents, caretakers with a Family Support Specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Family Support Specialist dedicates caring and healthy resources and support. We bring love and care to you and your family.

Some Christmas Tree Craft ideas for Kids:
• Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree
• Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree
• Abstract Christmas Tree Coloring Project
• Paper Plate Pom-Pom Christmas Tree
• Paper Straw Christmas Tree
• Pom-Pom Painting Christmas Tree
Share your Christmas decorating crafts, We love to see them... :)

Healthy Families provides healthy, fun, educational and safe resources, projects, activities, and support to you and your family. We are an amazing program that is dedicated to you! We love spreading joy and cheer not just during the Holidays but all year long! Join us today, We are free to join and work with you for your needs. :)

Don't care for the Cold and Snow, Florida is the best place to be with Healthy Families... We provide healthy, fun, educational and safe resources, projects, activities, and support to you and your family. We are an amazing program that is dedicated to you! We love spreading joy and cheer not just during the Holidays but all year long! Join us today, We are free to join and work with you for your needs. :)

Such a cute idea!

Woohoooo.... It's National Cookie Day! Share Your Recipes :)

There are many sports for kids to play, depending on their age, interests, and personality. Some common sports for younger kids are bicycling, swimming, track and field, and gymnastics. Older kids can choose from team sports like baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, football, and volleyball, or individual sports like archery, dance, and equine sports....

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• Look for a provider who is certified by the state.
Larger homes may have several providers.
• Child care centers usually have several
caregivers. Often children of different ages are in
separate groups. Look for a center that is
licensed by the state.
• Ask people you trust to recommend caregivers.
• Try to interview several people and check their
references.
• Make sure the caregiver you choose will pay
careful, loving attention to your child. And make
sure he/she follows your wishes about sleeping,
feeding and other issues. Talk with him/her often
about how your child is doing.
• Make sure your caregiver helps your child learn.
He/She should talk, sing and play with your child.
He/She should read picture books and nursery
rhymes. And there should be many toys and
books that are safe for children to play with.
• Talk to Your Caregiver About Safety
• Give Your Caregiver Important Information...

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Do you know what to do if your baby is choking?
While it’s something no caregiver wants to think about, even seconds count if your child’s airway is obstructed. Knowing the basics can help you potentially dislodge an object or know what to do until help arrives....

Enrolling into Healthy Families dedicates mothers, fathers, grandparents, caretakers with a Family Support Specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Family Support Specialist provides caring and healthy resources and support through your pregnancy and beyond. We bring love and care to you and your family.

Here are some general guidelines on how to handle emergencies:
There are three basic first steps that can help you with how to respond to emergency situations. These are:
1. Checking the scene of the emergency as well as the people. Checking the scene first is important so that you can avoid hazards and don’t also end up as a casualty.
2. Call the appropriate emergency services.
3. If evacuating, do so in an orderly and calm manner. Check in with the people who are on your emergency contact lists. Be aware of any risks that the emergency situation is posing. Follow the directions of law enforcement or other first responders. Remember, it is important to stay calm and follow the instructions of emergency responders....

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Having a gender reveal get together. Here are some simple and easy ideas for revealing your babies gender:
• Cut a cake. Fill a cake with pink or blue icing, then
cut a slice together to see what's inside.
• Unwrap a present. Have a friend or family
member purchase a baby boy or girl outfit, then
wrap it. Open the gift in front of everyone.
• Do a word search. You can find simple word
search printables online. The concept is simple:
Find the words boy and girl throughout. If you’re
having a girl, there will be 10 instances of the
word "girl" and only nine instances of the word
"boy" (or vice-versa if you’re having a boy).
• Have flowers delivered. Would you prefer to take
in the news while cozied up at home? Schedule a
flower delivery. When the doorbell rings, you'll
get the surprise of a lifetime — a big bouquet of
blue or pink flowers!
• Light a candle. Pick up a gender reveal candle.
When you light it, the wax looks white, but give it
about an hour, and all of the sudden you'll start
to see blue or pink...

Enrolling into Healthy Families dedicates mothers, fathers, grandparents, caretakers with a Family Support Specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Family Support Specialist provides caring and healthy resources and support through your pregnancy and beyond. We bring love and care to you and your family.

Healthy Families is an amazing program that provides mothers and fathers with a Family Support Specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Family Support Specialist dedicates caring and healthy resources and support through your pregnancy and beyond. We bring love and care to you and your family.

Healthy Families is an amazing program that provides mothers, fathers, grandparents, caretakers with a Family Support Specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Family Support Specialist dedicates caring and healthy resources and support through your pregnancy and beyond. We bring love and care to you and your family. We are grateful to be a part of your life! :)

Encourage your child's love of learning, Your kids will love learning with interactive and engaging games that can stimulate their minds with curiosity to learn more...

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For toddlers, especially those who are not in daycare or who do not have siblings, a play date may offer one of their first opportunities to observe a peer. Very quickly, you'll see how young children learn from each other. Social play allows kids to learn how to take turns, compromise, and handle conflict. It can also improve their ability to regulate their emotions. As well as building language, math, and social skills....

Healthy Families is an amazing program that provides mothers, fathers, grandparents, caretakers with a Family Support Specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Family Support Specialist dedicates caring and healthy resources and support through your pregnancy and beyond. We bring love and care to you and your family.

Pets are generally protective by nature, we see this in their territorial traits and as well as when the doorbell rings out of the blue. However, why is it that pets become so protective of babies, especially when it is a new, foreign little person in their house? Do they understand what a baby is? Or is there something larger at work here? Pets have great relationships with children and are often protective of them, so it comes as no surprise that they are just as protective of babies, if not more.... Which Type of Pet(s) Is In Your Family?

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Here are eight ways your kids might benefit from pet ownership. Reduces Stress Life can be stressful especially for kids and teens. With academic challenges, friendship struggles, and even pressures to succeed, kids are often dealing with a lot. But a pet can serve as a great stress reducer.
• Reduce Stress
• Alleviate Loneliness
• Builds Empathy and Compassion
• Provides Unconditional Love and Acceptance
• Teaches Responsibility
• Builds Self-Esteem and Confidence
• Promotes Exercise
• Eases Anxiety...

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Bedtime stories have several benefits for children and families. These include:
• Enhancing language and literacy skills
• Fostering imagination and creativity
• Building emotional intelligence
• Developing concentration and focus
• Strengthening parent-child bond
• Improving vocabulary
• Inspiring creativity
• Sharing values, culture, and other aspects of identity....
Enrolling into Healthy Families encourages mothers and fathers with a Family Support Specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Family Support Specialist provides caring and healthy resources and support through your pregnancy and beyond. We bring love and care to you and your family.