Center Parent Manual
Parent Manual

Good activity habits begin early in your child’s life. As early as infancy, you can help your child grow lifelong healthy play habits. Your child learns from you, so while you help him be active, try to do the same activities!

Active Play

This booklet provides parents and caregivers with comprehensive information on child passenger safety. This guide explains the different types of child restraints, how to determine what child restraint is correct for your child based on their age and size, and how to install child seats properly. Ages stated are guidelines; always check child seat manufacturer's instructions for weight limits.

Buckle Up Kids

Building Resiliency

What is Lead? Lead is a heavy metal that should not be found in the body. Lead in the body can cause serious health problems. The good news is that lead exposure can be prevented.

Childhood Lead Exposure

A Guide for Car Seats and Seat Belts for Children

Find car seat installation videos, inspection locations and more at buckleupkids.dps.mn.gov

Don't Skip A Step

What is Mental Health

Secondhand Tobacco Smoke and the Health of Your Family

Second hand smoke exposure

Have you ever thought of making a daily or weekly schedule for your child? Maybe you would like your child to be able to see which days are school days.

Schedules and Routines

Safety and Injury Prevention for Young Children

Safety - injury prevention

Do you know how safe your home is for your baby or young children? Use this checklist to help spot what parts of your home are safe and where you can make it safer.

MDH Home Safety Checklist

Good eating habits begin early in your child's life. As early as infancy, you can help your child grow lifelong healthy eating habits. You are your child's best role model so while you help her to eat healthy, try to do the same too!

Healthy Habits Start Early

Health literacy is how well you understand health
• Live healthier livesinformation and make good choices about health and
• Get preventive care like flu shotsmedical care.


Health Literacy - Understanding Health

You Can Promote Good Oral Health

Health Literacy - Oral Health

Sexual Abuse Prevention Conversation Guide

Sexual Abuse Prevention Conversation Guide