Parent Toolkit for Healthy Weight Kids

Welcome the the Healthy Weight for Kids Program

This is an evidence-based, pediatrician approved program which has proven to be a successful approach to helping young children adopt healthier habits and achieve a healthier weight. This program supports ongoing healthy growth and development while helping to lower high BMIs into a healthier range. Below you will find the following program materials:

  1. Program videos
  2. Self-Discovery Exercise to help you identify key unhealthy habits
  3. Healthy Habits Goals Worksheet 
  4. Healthy Diet for Preschoolers Plus Serving Size Recommendations
  5. Actions Parents Can Take to Support Their Child’s Health Habits
  6. Healthy Weight Kids Goals Chart
  7. Healthy Habit Tips 
  8. Links to additional resources on the Positive Patterns for Life website

PART 1 - UNHEALTHY HABITS

Before you watch the Healthy Weight Kids - Part 1 Video, download the the Healthy Wt 4 Kids Parent Toolkit 1.2 below.

As you watch the Healthy Weight Kids - Part 1 Video, you will complete the SELF-DISCOVERY EXERCISE - UNHEALTHY HABITS FOR CHILDREN on page 2 of the handout below.

 

Healthy Wt 4 Kids Parent Toolkit 1 2 Pdf
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PART 2 - HEALTHY HABITS

Before you watch the Healthy Weight Kids - Part 2 Video, download the the Healthy Wt 4 Kids Goals Chart below.

In the Healthy Weight Kids - Part 2 Video, you will learn about healthy habits that support a healthy weight. You choose healthy habits to work on with your child and set up the Healthy Weight for Kids Goals Chart. 

 

Healthy Wt 4 Kids Goals Chart Pdf
PDF – 187.1 KB 36 downloads

HEALTHY HABIT TIPS

Learn about additional ways that you can help your child adopt healthier habits. You will find lots of great ideas. For example ideas about how to get your child to eat more fruits and veggies, or how to prepare quick healthy breakfasts. Learn about benefits of family style meals or how to eat healthier when eating away from home. Get healthy snack ideas or how to provided better beverage options for your child.  

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Are you struggling with a picky eater? Do you need ideas about how to get your child excited about healthy eating? Are you wondering what kind of physical activities are appropriate for your preschool age child? CLICK HERE to get answers to all these questions plus much more!!

Have fun with your child!!