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Food Resources

 

Learn about the current food recommendations for kids and adults.

 

Download this free cookbook or check it out through the Viking Library System.

 

Child feeding ages and stages with the Ellyn Satter Institute. 

 

The WIC program supports women, infants, and children through food security and information.

 

Learn how to avoid eating food pesticides with clear guides and information.

 

Learn more and apply for food support.

Mothers and Babies

 

A local resource for mothers and babies.

 

OBGYN services that support families.

 

Provides food security and information.

Puberty and Relationships

 

Short videos to help you teach your littles in a way that follows your family's values. They also make videos for older kids.

 

Check out hundreds of resources, attend a workshop, or sign-up for monthly emails.

 

A book for young children about where babies come from. The author has books for older children as well. All are available through the Viking Library System.

Mental Health

 

Access local mental health resources for your family.

 

Tips and warning signs for dealing with caregiver stress.

 

Find a support group to fit your family's health situation.

 

Four key principles of real self-care to help handle to stress of caregiving.

 

Tips for taking care of yourself while caring for kids with disabilities.

Physical Health

 

Local health care resources for all health needs and concerns.

 

Tips and resources for making physical activity a way of life for your family.

 

The development of vision, common issues, and when to get an eye exam.

 

Video explaining cavities for big kids.

 

5210 is a guide for developing healthy habits for a healthy lifestyle.

 

Learn about when to get an eye exam for your child and common vision issues in children.

Learn when your child should have their first dental exam and why.

 

Access county resources for families listed on the left hand side bar. 

 

Ten tips for healthy vision and videos for kids about eye exams.

 

Video explaining cavities to young children.

Media and Community Safety

 

Videos and resources to teach kids about internet safety.

 

An organization that helps caregivers teach independence skills that promote health and happiness.

 

Resources for helping prevent drug abuse for your child.

 

Videos and resources about stranger safety.

 

How to talk to your teen about sexuality to help prevent risky behaviors.

 

Advice about talking to tweens and teens about drugs.

 

Look up movies, games, and books to learn what is appropriate for certain ages.

 

Learn how to talk to kids of all ages about drugs and drugs use prevention.

 

Learn about the connection and prevention between ADHD and drug use.

Home, Car, and Play Safety

 

Learn how to plan for and prevent home fires.

 

Activities and resources to help families prepare for severe weather and emergencies.

 

Helmets help prevent serious head injuries while biking, sledding, skiing, and playing sports.

 

Learn how to help prevent playground injuries.

 

Fire prevention guide for kids and their caregivers.

 

Learn steps you can take to make your home safer for babies and children.

 

Helmets only help when they are fitted correctly. Learn how to choose and fit a helmet.

 

Learn when and how to protect your eyes.

 

Learn how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home and cabin.

 

Learn about the current laws and recommendations for car seat safety. 

 

Learn the myths and facts of child bicycle safety.

 

Learn about safe, yet risky-play and the benefits for children.

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