Celebrate Child Health Day: Simple Steps for a Healthier Future

Eat Smart:
Take a day to focus on healthy eating habits. Show kids that nutritious food can be both delicious and fun! Offer a colorful variety of fruits like apples, strawberries, grapes, watermelon, bananas, or peaches. Add a bit of peanut butter to apple slices to introduce them to protein-rich snacks. Use the opportunity to explain how these foods provide the vitamins and nutrients they need to grow strong and stay energized—unlike many packaged snack options.

Get Outdoors:
Spending time outside is great for physical and mental health. Take advantage of the season’s cooler weather and beautiful scenery—visit a local park, forest preserve, botanical garden, or lake. Simple activities like collecting leaves or identifying trees can make outdoor time fun and educational.

Schedule Regular Check-Ups:
Preventive care is essential to your child’s overall well-being. Make sure they’re up to date on regular medical and dental check-ups to support their long-term health and development.

Global Handwashing Day – October 15  🧼🌍

Handwashing with soap is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent illness and save lives. Global Handwashing Day is a reminder to make this simple habit a part of daily life.

Clean hands stop the spread of germs—at home, school, work, and everywhere in between.

Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
Key times: before eating, after using the restroom, after coughing/sneezing, and after outdoor play.
Teach kids to make it fun with songs or games.

Wash often. Wash well. Stay healthy.