start childhood off right

giving Hartford’s youngest children a jumpstart on healthy growth

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The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program is creating a comprehensive system which supports Hartford families in achieving healthy growth for their children through partnerships with pediatric providers and community organizations.

Our Program

Community

Support families achieve healthy growth for their children

Providers

Promote responsive feeding, healthy nutrition, and physical activity

Families

Learn strategies to help your child grow at a healthy weight

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Resources

6 Reasons Why It’s Important to Cook With Your Kids

Primary care pediatrician Nancy Trout, MD, MPH, co-director of the Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right program at shares the some benefits of cooking with...

Covid-19 school closings may spur childhood obesity, experts warn

Many children rely on school for meals and physical activity. With millions of children out of school due to COVID-19 obesity experts are concerned that [&hel...