Barry Eaton WIC Growing Strong & Healthy Families

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February 7 is Take Your Child To The Library DayDid you know your local library has more than books for your family? Bey...
02/07/2026

February 7 is Take Your Child To The Library Day

Did you know your local library has more than books for your family? Beyond amazing books, many libraries offer free educational programs, internet and computer access, community events and classes, and quiet spaces to read, learn, and connect. 📖 🖥️

Next time you’re looking for a family outing, consider exploring your neighborhood library! 📚

Find a public library near you: https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx

Healthy teeth are an important part of your child's overall health! 🦷 This Children's Dental Health Month, celebrate bri...
02/05/2026

Healthy teeth are an important part of your child's overall health! 🦷 This Children's Dental Health Month, celebrate bright smiles and building great habits. Small steps every day can prevent cavities and keep your child feeling confident and strong. Good oral health starts early!

Learn more about keeping your child’s teeth healthy: https://childrensdentalhealth.com/february-national-childrens-dental-health-month/ ,-did-you-know

Need help finding dental care? Your local WIC clinic can help connect you to dental resources in your community. Find a clinic: www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

February is  , a time to remember and celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and leadership of Black Americans. B...
02/03/2026

February is , a time to remember and celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and leadership of Black Americans. Black history is American history, and it’s woven into the fabric of our communities, our health, and our shared future. That legacy includes leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose work for economic justice and food security reminds us that access to basic needs, including nutritious food, is necessary for families to thrive.

At WIC, we celebrate the caregivers, parents, and community leaders who nurture the next generation. 🫂

Learn more about Dr. King’s work on hunger and food justice: https://blog.ucs.org/sarah-reinhardt/dr-kings-demands-for-food-justice/

As a grandparent or other caregiver raising children whose parents cannot, you can apply for WIC benefits for children u...
01/30/2026

As a grandparent or other caregiver raising children whose parents cannot, you can apply for WIC benefits for children up to age 5 in your care! 🫶

With WIC, you’ll have access to healthy foods, nutrition counseling, healthcare referrals, and more! Learn more at barryeatonhealth.org/wic

Too cold to go outside to play? Here are 3 indoor activities to get wiggles out or get your creativity flowing! 🎨 Make p...
01/26/2026

Too cold to go outside to play? Here are 3 indoor activities to get wiggles out or get your creativity flowing!

🎨 Make paper chains or paper crafts like snowflakes using construction paper or printer paper.
⭐ Use painters tape to make a hopscotch board on the floor.
📺 Put your favorite kid friendly music videos or silly movie on the TV and have a dance-along party.
🌈Do a rainbow challenge, try to find items at home in each color category of the rainbow. Whoever completes their rainbow first wins!

Learn how WIC can support your family at barryeatonhealth.org/wic

As the weather gets chillier and winter flu and cold season continues, it’s important to take steps to prevent illness a...
01/23/2026

As the weather gets chillier and winter flu and cold season continues, it’s important to take steps to prevent illness and to check in with you and your child’s health care providers. ❄️

To boost your winter wellness, prioritize sleep, take vitamin D supplements (with approval from your doctor), sip herbal teas to warm your body, use a humidifier to prevent nose bleeds and sore throats from dry winter air, and wash your hands regularly with warm soapy water. 🍵💤🧼

WIC also offers health care referrals and nutrition education to help your family stay healthy this season, learn more at barryeatonhealth.org/wic!

No matter your family’s shape or story—if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under 5—you can get nut...
01/21/2026

No matter your family’s shape or story—if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under 5—you can get nutritious food, breastfeeding support, recipes, health referrals, and more from WIC. ✨

Learn more at: barryeatonhealth.org/wic

Did you know? 🤔Oats contain large amounts of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber! Beta-glucan partially dissolves in wa...
01/19/2026

Did you know? 🤔Oats contain large amounts of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber! Beta-glucan partially dissolves in water and forms a thick, gel-like solution in your gut. 🥣 This helps move food further along through your digestive system and creates prebiotic effects! ✨

The health benefits of beta-glucan fiber found in foods like oatmeal include:
🌟reduced blood glucose and insulin response
🌟increased growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract
🌟regulation of type 2 diabetes

What are your favorite ways to make oatmeal for your family? 🫐🥛🍌

The shorter, darker days and lack of sunlight can make January feel long and tough to get through at times. Remember, ta...
01/16/2026

The shorter, darker days and lack of sunlight can make January feel long and tough to get through at times. Remember, taking care of your mental health is part of taking care of your family. It's okay to not be okay, you ❤

Need additional support or someone to talk to? Talk with your local WIC clinic for mental health resources or get in touch with text or call based support from the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

It may be chilly outside but it won’t stop us from getting outside to exercise and enjoy the crisp air this winter! ❄️Bu...
01/14/2026

It may be chilly outside but it won’t stop us from getting outside to exercise and enjoy the crisp air this winter! ❄️

Bundle up and go on a family walk together, make snowmen or angels, or try sledding! 🛷
Too cold and snowy to go outside? Try putting some fun music on and have a dance party to get some movement in! 💃🕺

Check out more indoor and outdoor winter movement ideas for the whole family: https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/fun-ways-keep-kids-active-through-winter

Not all birth defects can be prevented. However, there are steps you can take to help you and your baby be as healthy as...
01/12/2026

Not all birth defects can be prevented. However, there are steps you can take to help you and your baby be as healthy as you can be 🫶

🌟Get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day
🌟Try to reduce your risk for infections, including regular hand washing
🌟Get recommended vaccines
🌟Get tested for sexually transmitted infections
🌟See a healthcare professional regularly
🌟Talk to a healthcare professional about taking any medications
🌟Avoid alcohol, to***co, and other recreational drugs

Get more information about how to stay healthy during pregnancy: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/blog/good-health-habits-and-birth-defects-prevention

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