A free one off workshop delivered via TEAMS for parent/carers wanting to know:
- How to I encourage my child to eat healthier options
- Am I feeding my child enough, or too much?
- How do I know what's in the food we are eating?
The workshop is not restricted to an age bracket as it is designed to encompass the whole family (adults and children). Although if your child is between 6-12 months we recommend attending our Introducing Solids workshop.
The healthy balance workshop is designed to give families the tools and ideas to help combat "fussy eating, discuss the benefits of family mealtimes and encourage everyone to choose from the 4 main food groups using the Eat Well guide (for over 2yr olds):
- Carbohydrates (Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta)
- Protein (Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat)
- Dairy & dairy alternatives
Topics Covered
- What we eat
- Balancing your plate
- Tuning in to mealtimes
- Family rewards & choices
- Me size meals
- Shopping habits
- Looking at Labels
- Physical activity
What will it be like?
The workshop is one session lasting approximately 2 hours and is delivered via TEAMS. It's an interactive workshop with opportunities to ask questions. You will receive an email after the session with handouts and our evaluation forms are completed via Microsoft Forms.
We run all our Courses/Workshops online via TEAMS, if you are interested in any of our courses/workshops but are unsure how to use Teams (see link below) or don't have a suitable device to attend from, then please don't hesitate to contact us at any of our 3 hubs. Ryde 01983 617617. East Newport 01983 529208 or Sandown 01983 408718 or email iowfamilycentres@barnardos.org.uk,and we will see how we can help.
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