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Make snack time easier

AHS to offer free children’s mealtime workshops

Mar 26, 2024 | 10:11 AM

Alberta Health Services (AHS) says parents and early learning and childcare providers could benefit from a registered dietitian’s tips and tricks as part of upcoming workshops designed to make snacks and mealtimes for children easier for everyone.
 
AHS will be offering the following free, 90-minute nutrition workshops via Zoom:
 
Mealtime Struggles in School-Aged Children: Building Trust, Confidence and Feeding Skills
  • March 27 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., or
  • May 29 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Free, online workshop for parents and caregivers of children aged 6-12 teaches practical ideas to build your child’s comfort and confidence with more foods and enjoy more positive mealtimes. Click here to register.
 
Planning Meals and Snacks – For Early Learning and Childcare Providers
  • April 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free online workshop for caregivers to learn how to plan meals and snacks using Canada’s Food Guide. Plan a menu for your early learning/childcare centre. Click here to register.
 
Words Matter! Promoting a Positive Relationship with Food
  • May 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free, online workshop to learn how language and actions influence a child’s relationship with food, and gain skills in promoting positive relationships with food. Click here to register.
 
For any questions, interested parties can reach out to publichealthnutrition.centralzone@ahs.ca .