HENRY - A Healthy Lifestyle programme for Warwickshire parents and carers of 0-5 year olds
Please share the information below with parents and families of children aged 0-5 years
The HENRY Programme
What is HENRY?
HENRY is an eight week healthy lifestyle programme available across Warwickshire for parents and carers of 0-5 year olds. It is free to join and there are creche facilities available for the children. There are 5 themes that the programme covers:
- Parenting confidence
- Physical Activity
- What children and families eat
- Family lifestyle habits
- Enjoying life as a family
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What do I get on a HENRY programme?
Everyone that joins a HENRY programme receives a free tool kit which includes everything you will need during the programme and helpful resources to use at home.
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Who will deliver the programme?
HENRY programmes are run across Warwickshire by health visitors and community nursery nurses who have been specifically trained as HENRY group facilitators. |
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Is HENRY for me?
HENRY is a universal programme that can help and support everyone with a young baby or child. Would you like to:
- Feel confident as a parent?
- Reduce mealtime stress?
- Enjoy being active as a family?
- Encourage your child away from screens and the TV?
- Support to give your child a healthy start?
If you answered yes to one or more of those questions ... then HENRY is for you! |
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Weekly sessions
Week 1 - Decide what changes you want to make and set your own goal
Week 2 - How to juggle life with young children so you all get what you need
Week 3 - How to respond to children's needs without giving in to demands
Week 4 - Positive mealtime tips for a happy family - reducing mealtime stress for everyone
Week 5 - Ideas for active play to help children learn, develop and stay happy
Week 6 - Food groups, food labels, portion sizes for under 5s, first foods and snack swaps
Week 7 - Understanding and managing your child's behaviour for a happier home
Week 8 - Celebrate your success as a parent and plan the future for your family |
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To download a flyer about the project please click here