WSSNews Vol 40 No 5 | Thursday April 16, 2026

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026

"Little Me, Big Responsibility" Initiative Promotes Early Healthy Habits For Young Children with fruit, adding vegetables to familiar meals, or choosing healthy fats like Greek yogurt and nuts are easy habits that can make a meaning- ful difference in a child's diet.

Many families also qualify for programs that make healthy food accessible. Parents can check WIC eligibility requirements or view a list of certified San Bernardino County farm- ers markets.

The expanded “Little Me, Big Responsibil- ity” campaign also continues to highlight the important connection between nutrition and other health concerns. According to the Center for Oral Health and Smile SBC, 63 percent of San Bernardino County kindergarteners have experienced tooth decay, the most common chronic childhood disease. Experts recom- mend beginning oral care early and schedul- ing a child's first dental visit by age 1. Visit

SmileSBC.org to find a dentist near you.

Families can also track developmental mile- stones and access early screening tools at HelpMeGrowIE.org.

For more information on building healthy hab- its, including recipes, oral health tips and resources, visit First5SanBernardino.org/Childchildhood nutrition, as well as other key ele- ments of whole-child wellness, including oral health, developmental screenings and well- child visits.

Previously known as “Little Teeth, Big Re- sponsibility," the initiative originally focused on pediatric oral health, but it was expanded this year to address broader health habits for kids ages 0 to 5. The campaign is reaching families through social media, advertisements, traditional news media and public service announcements.

"Healthy habits should start in the earliest years of life," said First 5 San Bernardino Interim Executive Director Cindy Faulkner. "Better food choices, oral health and regular well-child visits – these are all fundamental to a child's healthy growth and development. Through this expanded initiative, we are mak-

SAN BERNARDINO, CA In San Ber- nardino County, early childhood nutrition plays a critical role in a child's lifelong health and development. To help parents and care- givers establish healthy habits for their young children, First 5 San Bernardino has launched the "Little Me, Big Responsibility” campaign. Working in partnership with San Bernardino County Public Health Department's Nutrition and Wellness Services and its oral health pro- gram Smile SBC, “Little Me, Big Responsibil- ity” encourages families to be aware of early ing it easier for families to access trusted information and invest in their child's overall well-being."

For example, parents and caregivers can sup- port healthy nutrition habits by involving chil- dren in meal preparation and making small, manageable changes at home. Simple steps like swapping sugary drinks for water infused

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