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Free workshops offer tips to improve children’s mealtimes

Mar 26, 2024 | 4:56 PM

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.

Alberta Health Services offers 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.

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Register: https://redcap.link/wciygxt8

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. Register: bit.ly/47VMhRW

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. Register: bit.ly/47VMhRW

Questions? Email: publichealthnutrition.centralzone@ahs.ca

(AHS media release)