Every child should grow up healthy and resilient.
BestStart Washington aims to give them that chance.

BestStart Washington gives children their best start toward lifelong success and resilience by working to improve their physical health, emotional wellbeing and academic achievement. Founded and governed by pediatricians, BestStart Washington collaborates with community pediatricians, families and other partners to develop and fund innovative programs that give children the best possible start on healthy and productive lives.

What’s New in Children’s Health

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  Covered by Apple Health? Limited Time Offer & Free Memberships
  Are your children covered by Molina Health under Apple Health?  Limited Time Offer!Complete your child’s well-care visit and earn an increased $50 Gift Card! Your child must … Read more
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  Harmful Impacts on Children from Climate Change
  A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spells out the harmful impacts on children from climate change.  The effect on children includes physical … Read more
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  Guaranteed recess for children in Washington State!
  Guaranteed recess for children in Washington State now required beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, K-5- one of the strongest in the country.  “Having equitable … Read more
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  Teen Mental Health
  The pandemic years were especially tough on teenage mental health.  Teenagers might be curious what it is like to get professional help for mental health … Read more
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  Nature Everywhere
  Creating equitable access to nature everywhere children live, learn and play Interested in increasing equitable access to nature in your community? The Children and Nature … Read more
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  Taking Additional Time For Dinner May Help Children Eat More Healthy Food, Study Suggests
  The Washington Post (4/18) reports, “When families took about 10 minutes longer to eat dinner, children ate ‘significantly’ more fruits and vegetables, amounting to an … Read more