Work, family, activities – life is full and it is challenging to balance all of that with choices that lead to good health. This lesson examines ways child care providers can support these efforts and offers practical ideas for ways to encourage families to make healthier choices now to increase the potential for good health in the future. (2 hours)
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Objectives
- Describe two ways to promote stress-free mealtimes.
- Identify the recommended levels of physical activity for various age groups.
- Explain the health benefits of physical activity.
- Identify three actions child care providers can take to support families in their efforts to be healthy.
- Be aware of special considerations for low income families.
