Healthy Starts: Nutrition and Wellness in Early Childhood Pt. 2

Nutrition plays a powerful role in shaping children’s health, development, and lifelong well-being. This course explores how early childhood professionals can support nutrition in the classroom and beyond, with a focus on balanced eating, growth, and the importance of positive mealtime environments. Participants will learn how nutrition influences physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development and discover strategies for fostering healthy habits through daily routines and supportive practices. The course also emphasizes the critical connection between home and school, highlighting ways to create consistent routines, strengthen family partnerships, and overcome barriers to healthy eating. With practical tools, family resources, and evidence-based strategies, educators will leave prepared to nurture the whole child through health and nutrition.