The Women, Infants and Children Program
WIC, the Women, Infants, and Children program is a
nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat
well and stay healthy.
The California Department of Aging
offers Farmers' Market coupons for eligible senior citizens. For more information, please
call 916-486-1876.
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Breastfeeding - The Best investment
Women with infants and toddlers are the fastest growing segment of the workforce in the
United States. The information on our new
Breastfeeding page will
prove helpful to both mothers and employers and will answer some of your questions about
current breastfeeding laws.
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We all want what’s best for our child, so take the time everyday to PLAY with him or her.
Playing helps to stimulate and develop your child’s brain, so they can grow smarter, stronger,
healthier, and happier. As soon as babies are born, they begin to learn about their environment.
Their brain grows very quickly during the first year of life and a great way to learn is to play!
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By Karrie Efird RD, WIC Nutritionist
There are many learning opportunities for children in the garden. It can be learning
colors, shapes and scents for 3 year-olds or a science project on the plant cycle for
older children. Encourage your child to be involved in all aspects of gardening from
planning to harvest. Children are more likely to eat vegetables that they grow than
from the store. Here are some tips to encourage gardening:
- Designate an area for the child's garden
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Create a theme such as a Pizza Garden planting herbs and
vegetables you would find on a pizza
- Let the child choose what will be planted in his/her special area
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Purchase child sized tools such as a rake, hoe, trowel, watering can
or cultivator
- Read books with the child about vegetables and farming
It's important to know there are a few plants which are toxic to children and
animals if ingested. Teach your child to check with you before eating something
straight out of the garden. If you are unsure whether or not a plant is toxic, please
contact your local nursery. Some toxic plants to avoid are:
Caster Bean, Rosary Pea, Rhubarb (the leaves), Angel's Trumpet, Foxglove, Morning Glory,
St. Johnswort or Sweet Alyssum.
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Marcia Barnes |
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1445 Veterans Memorial Circle
Yuba City,
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Phone Number:
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(530) 822-7224
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(530) 822-7323
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