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Variety Is What I Like (cont%u2019d)Eating together lets you role model a healthy relationship with food and teach skills like using a spoon.Prepare snacks and meals using choices from the Food Guide%u2019s food groups.Turn off all the television and computer screens during mealtime. (It is not recommended to have any screentime until at least 2 years old)Feeding themselves is a great way for your baby to work on using their hands and develop their fine motorskills.Ignore your cell phone, texts, and emails during mealtime.Sit at the table and focus on the food and your child.Nutrition information and support for healthy eating www.unlockfood.caContact Health Connect to speak with a Registered Dietitian by dialing 811 or TTY 1-866-797-0007.Families that eat together at least 3 times each week have children whoare less likely to get involved with alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. It%u2019s true!Preparing a nutritious meal and sharing it with the whole family in a calmatmosphere, is one of the best ways to show your love!Baby Teeth Are Important!Schedule a first dental visit by their first birthday. Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, and the CanadianDental Association all recommend that children be seen by a dentist by the time they are 12 months of age.Teeth are important because they help your child eat, talk, and smile. They also hold the space for adult teeth.Cavities are painful and could affect speech, eating and learning. Brush together every morning and every night!