Title: Summary and Resources
1Summary and Resources
Summary and Resources
Chapter 9 Parent Program Training
2What to Do Now
- Overview of Parent Program
- Parent Program resources
- How you can join the We Can! movement
- Applying for CEUs
3We Can! Energize Our Families Parent Program
- 4 x 90-minute sessions
- 6 x 60-minute sessions
- Both versions have the same content focus
- Download the Parent Program materials.
4Session 1 We Can! Energize Our Families
Getting Started
- Tell Us What You Think
- Concern over overweight obesity
- Ways to eat well move more
5Session 2 Maintain a Healthy Weight The Energy
Balance Equation
- Tell Us What You Think
- Energy Balance
- Portion size
- Physical activity
- BMI
6Session 3 What to Feed My Family Manage ENERGY
IN
- Reduce calorie intake (ENERGY IN)
- Reduce fat added sugar
- Nutrition Facts label
- GO, SLOW, WHOA foods
7Session 4 Less Sit, More Fit ENERGY OUT
- Increase find fun in physical activity
- Reduce screen time
- Maintain progress
- Tell Us What You Think Now
8We Can! Online Resources to Mobilize Communities
Easily downloadable resources
Visit the We Can! Web site
9We Can! Energize Our FamiliesA Family Guide
Includes handouts for the Parent
Program Download the Family Guide
10We Can! Energize Our Community Toolkit for Action
- 1-stop shop for
- Planning tools
- Assessment tools
- Handouts
- Templates
- Also includes the 6-session version of the
Parent Program - Download the Toolkit
11Online Activity Forms
- Short easy to complete
- Online evaluation tool for leaders to complete
after each Parent Program - Provides feedback to We Can! NIH
12We Can! Parent Handbook
13Parent Tip Sheets
14Youth Programs
- CATCH Kids Club
- Student Media Awareness to Reduce Television
(S.M.A.R.T.) - Media-Smart Youth Eat, Think, and Be Active!
15Resources for Introducing the Program
16Resources for Promoting Your Program
Sample Press Release
City/County Road Signs
News Articles
17We Can! en Español
Tip Sheets for Parents
Parent Handbook
Web page - en Español
Parent Program Curriculum
Media tools
18Start We Can! in Your Community
- 3 levels of commitment
- General Community Site Level
- Intensive Community Site Level
- We Can! City and County Program
- Sign up online
- Questions?
- Call 1-866-35WECAN
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19Benefits of Signing Up
- Sign up to become a We Can! community site and
receive - Free We Can! Starter Kit
- Technical assistance training
- eNewsletters listserv
- Teleconferences
- National recognition
- Connection to national network
20How to Obtain Continuing Education Credits
- Continuing Education Credits for Registered
Dietitians and Health Educators are possible for
completing all 9 chapters - Follow the link below you will be asked to take
a brief quiz and submit by mail - Continuing Education Credits
21What Did You Think?
Please share your feedback on this training.
THANK YOU!
22Together We Can!
Chapter 9 Summary and Resources
Together
Make a difference in the lives of our children!