Parent Resources
Parent Resources: Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Our Mind Institute

Focuses on changing the way the world understands and treats children who struggle with mental health and learning disorders.
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AAP Parenting Website

American Academy of Pediatrics site focuses on the physical, mental, and social health, safety, and well-being of children.
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Dairy Council of California

Provides education about the health benefits of milk and dairy products. Programs focus on making the best choices from all food groups.
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Alabama Department of Public Health

ADPH website provides information for promoting, protecting, and improving the health of Alabama’s citizens and families.
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2-1-1

Shares ways to help talk with children about the Coronavirus and provides steps for approaching the subject based on development stage.
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National Public Radio

Provides comic strips to explain the Coronavirus including precautions for children to stay well.
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National Association of School Psychologist

Shares ways for helping children cope with the concept of the Coronavirus including such ideas as role modeling and focusing on the positives.
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Shares ways to help talk with children about the Coronavirus and provides steps for approaching the subject based on developmental stage.
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Kids Health

Organization providing help to parents, kids, and teens in taking charge of their health.
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PBS KIDS for Parents

Shares ways to help talk with children about the Coronavirus and provides steps for approaching the subject based on developmental stage.
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Break for a Plate

Provides information on locations across the state where students can receive free breakfast.
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National Head Start Association

Compilation of ways to responding, innovating, and advocating for state and local needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dental Hotline

Resource for dental care to help with basic oral health needs of children.
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Meal Pattern for Early Childhood

Describes and provides suggestions for different meal components served to young children to help with providing healthy, balanced meals, and snacks.
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