Health Sessions for Families with Children

9. Healthy Eating for Children (HEC)

An overview of mealtime struggles and positive feeding relationships with children, and how to handle and /or prevent picky eating behaviors for children 1 to 5 years of age. (1.5 hours)

10. Safety Car Seat Training (SCT)

A highlight of regulations, education, and tools to assist child caregivers in securing car seats properly and reducing the likelihood of injuries. (1.5 hours)

11. Oral Health & Resources for Children 0-6 years of age (OHC)

An introduction to the causes and effects of dental cavities for children, ways to prevent dental diseases, and dental care resources that are available for lower-income families with children. (1.5 hours)

12. Packing A Healthy Lunch (PHL)

This presentation is designed for immigrant parents of school-age children. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize Canada’s Food Guide and identify foods in each food group.
2. Appreciate the importance of including foods from all four food groups for overall health.
3. Understand how to pack a lunch using the appropriate tools (e.g., ice packs, involving children in the process).
4. Find tips to stay prepared for lunch.
5. Plan a sample lunch bag.
6. Recognize if they are packing too much food for their children. (2 hours)

13. Keeping Safe in the Winter (KSW)

This topic addresses winter in Calgary, discussing the risks associated with the season, how to stay safe, winter activities to remain active, and available resources. This session is particularly beneficial for newcomers to Calgary, Alberta. (1.5 hours)