Healthy routines
Setting your child up with healthy routines before starting reception can support their development.
Bed time routines
A good bed time routine involves going to bed around the same time each night and waking up in time to get ready for school.
Find more tips about creating a healthy bed time routine at the NHS page, sleep and young children.
Struggling to get children to sleep: How to establish a bedtime routine - BBC
Screen time allowances
It is recommended that children have limited daily screen time in accordance with their age range.
View the resources for parents from the Health Professionals for Safer Screens website.
Understand what 'healthy' levels of screen time are, by age World Health Organization guidance
Eating a healthy diet
Trying new foods can support your child's development before starting reception
Read the Department for Education's tips on nutrition guidance for children.
Healthier families - NHS has ideas and resources for making nutritious choices as a family.
Five tips for helping your kids to eat healthily all year round from the BBC features simple strategies to encourage healthy eating every day.
Teeth brushing routine
A good teeth-brushing routine involves using fluoride toothpaste twice a day on a supervised basis, until your child is over 7 years old.
Find more tips and advice on teeth-brushing routines at bbc.co.uk