Fun Facts: July 2025


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Fun Facts: July 2025

Wellness Wisdom: Activities for Building Happy, Healthy Families

Self-Care for Caregivers

Caregivers—such as parents, grandparents, or guardians—often prioritize the needs of their children while unintentionally ignoring their own well-being, leading to burnout. But self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential. Taking small steps—like staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, or taking a short walk—can help caregivers feel more energized and better equipped to care for their families.

Each caregiver may find different activities relaxing and energizing. Some common examples to try are journaling, walking or stretching, connecting with other caregivers, or setting aside 10 minutes a day for quiet reflection. These activities could even be done with the children around or during quiet moments. Moments of self-care can model healthy habits for children. When caregivers thrive, families flourish.

Breastfed From the Start: Helpful Tips for Mastering Breastfeeding

Mom and Baby Hydration

 

Summer heat can make staying hydrated even more important for breastfeeding moms. Your body needs extra fluids to support milk production, and you may feel thirstier than usual. The best approach is to drink enough to satisfy your thirst. Reach for water, non-fat or low-fat milk, or 100% fruit juice to stay refreshed. While not fluids, many fruits and vegetables also have a high content of water. A good sign that you're getting enough fluids is if your urine is clear or pale yellow. Keep a water bottle nearby during nursing sessions or outdoor activities to make hydration easy and consistent.

 

To ensure your baby is also well-hydrated, keep an eye on their diapers. On day one, expect at least one wet diaper; two on day two; and by days three to five, three to five wet diapers daily. By day six, babies should have six to eight or more wet diapers each day, with urine that’s clear to light yellow. This is a reassuring sign that your baby is staying hydrated. If you notice fewer wet diapers or darker urine, it may be time to check in with your healthcare provider. Staying cool, nourished, and hydrated helps both you and your baby thrive through the summer.

Delicious & Nutritious Recipes: Simple, Kid Approved Dishes to Try at Home

Fruit SmoothiesFruit Smoothies

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 4 frozen strawberries

Directions:

  1. Wash prep area, your hands, and banana.
  2. Peel banana and place in blender.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the blender. If using cinnamon, add now.
  4. Cover and blend until smooth.
  5. Transfer to clean cups for serving.

TIPS: Use any fresh or frozen fruit, such as peaches, blueberries, raspberries, or mangoes. Use in season fruits when you can. For a creamier smoothie, use non-fat or low-fat milk, or fortified soy milk instead of orange juice. Freeze slices of fruits that need to be used soon. Use these in your smoothies.

 

Source: WICHealth.org Health eKitchen