Early Healthy Habits

Building Healthy Habits in Children for Lifelong Impact.

We strive to nurture the seeds of healthy habits early in childhood.

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Supporting Kids' Healthy Growth

Early Healthy Habits helps children and families build healthy habits that can last a lifetime. We provide practical, evidence-based guidance on healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, and everyday family routines.

Our resources are designed to support healthy growth for children while making healthier choices easier, more positive, and more realistic for families. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or healthcare provider, Early Healthy Habits offers tools and information to help kids develop a healthier lifestyle from an early age.

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Healthy eating
Simple, realistic ideas for nourishing family meals.
Physical activity
Fun ways to move every day — together.
Sleep
Consistent rest that supports growing bodies.
Daily routines
Small everyday habits that add up over time.

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Our program

Early identification, family-centered support

Our program concept focuses on identifying early changes in growth during routine primary care for children ages 6–11 — and connecting families with practical, positive support before habits become harder to change.

Learn about the program