What's New

baby brushing teeth National Children's Dental Health Month

Celebrated each February to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at a young age along with regular dental visits will help children to have lifelong healthy teeth and gums.
breastfeeding tips sheet Tips for Breastfeeding Moms in English and Spanish (PDF | 1.7 MB)

USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.

Based on MyPlate. Includes a daily meal plan and tips for healthy eating and physical activity for the breastfeeding mom.
pregnancy tip sheet Tips for Pregnant Moms in English and Spanish (PDF | 1.5 MB)

USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.

Based on MyPlate. Includes a daily meal plan and tips for healthy eating and physical activity during pregnancy.
healthy eating for preschoolers Healthy Eating for Preschoolers in English & Spanish (PDF | 2.7 MB)

USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.

PLEASE NOTE: English and Spanish versions of “Healthy Eating for Preschoolers” were revised and updated on 1/7/2013. DISCARD older versions downloaded prior to 1/7/2013.
Pediatric Guide to Oral Health Presentation

American Academy of Pediatrics.

This presentation is for health care professionals and provides up-to-date information on oral health issues of interest to WIC, such as breastfeeding and bottle feeding, use of sippy cups, non-nutritive sucking, fluoride supplementation, and toothbrushing.
New Pregnancy Registry Post Cards and Fact Sheet

DHHS. FDA. Office of Women's Health.

Pregnancy registry studies collect information from women to help learn about the effects of medication use during pregnancy. The FDA Office of Women’s Health created a website to connect women to registries and resources.
Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk

American Academy of Pediatrics

New breastfeeding policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics promotes considering infant nutrition a public health issue and not only a lifestyle choice.
Parents' Guide to Immunizations

Every Child By Two.

This resource has been updated to include the 2012 schedules and an updated document on immunizations and pregnancy.
breast pumps Breast Pumps: Don't Be Misled - Get the Facts

DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.

Information for new mothers on choosing a breast pump and how to keep it clean and working properly.
active play Healthy Tips for Active Play (PDF | 841 KB)

USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.

Tips for promoting active play in young children. Active play helps children learn healthy habits. There are many health benefits of active play. Revised for MyPlate.
Healthy Tips for Picky Eaters (PDF | 546 KB)

USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.

Tips for managing the picky eater and encouraging a variety of foods. Picky eating behavior is common for many children from the age of 2 to 5 years. Revised for MyPlate.
Parents' Guide to Immunizations - Spanish Version

Every Child by Two.

Helpful information on vaccines (shots) for parents or caregivers and their families.
core messages FNS Core Nutrition Messages

Outreach materials from the summer 2012 WIC Works outreach mailing. Includes information on the FNS Core Nutrition Messages.
MARWIC Times MARWIC Times Winter 2013 Issue

Newsletter from USDA FNS MARO Region provides information on various events and happenings in state and local WIC agencies.
training class New Listening Skills Course Added to WIC Learning Online

Explores the benefits and challenges of effective listening and demonstrates how active listening techniques enhance the effectiveness of your listening skills. This a general communications course and is not WIC-specific. CEUs are not available however this course can provide great accessory training for VENA.
breastfeeding peer counseling Spanish Version Loving Support© Through Peer Counseling: A Journey Together

Spanish version of training platform for this newly updated set of training materials for WIC managers and WIC breastfeeding peer counselors. Includes a dynamic presentation platform to allow trainers to present the training curriculum in a highly-visual, easy-to-navigate format.