Health & Wellness Workshops for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children (ages 1-12)
Parents (and caregivers) want the best for their children, especially when it comes to their health, well-being, learning, behavior, performance, and happiness. We want to see our kids succeed! L.E.A.N. Start is the simple solution your family needs to help you make positive and lasting Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, and Nutrition (L.E.A.N.) changes.
Scientifically based. Doctor developed. Family approved.
Dr. William Sears and Dr. Jim Sears developed L.E.A.N. to educate and empower parents and caregivers to provide simple, effective, and fun changes which can have a positive impact on the health of the entire family.
A Complete Approach
L.E.A.N.
Lifestyle – How we live
Exercise – How we move
Attitude – How we think
Nutrition – How we eat
What L.E.A.N. is Not
- Boring informational classes
- An exercise regimen
- Recipes with seaweed and tofu
- A calorie or point counting program
Qualified Instruction
L.E.A.N. Start is offered exclusively by a Health Coach certified through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. Participants will receive a comprehensive workbook and learn new ideas through hands-on activities and practical interaction.
“When children eat the right foods, their parents and teachers notice an improvement in their school performance. These children are able to focus better, and they have fewer behavioral and attention problems at school and at home.”
~ Dr. William Sears
Did you know?
- Many ingredients in the food our kids eat can damage their brain cells?
- Physical activity can significantly impact a child’s sleep and moods?
- Many foods marketed as “healthy” have negative effects on a child?
Discover
- Important nutrients that will help the whole family think, play, and live better
- How to support the development of a healthy brain
- How physical activity promote better learning, sleep, and moods
- Practical and positive solutions that are easy for you to implement and fun for the kids
You will learn
- Which foods are best for children
- How to read nutrition facts labels
- How much protein the body needs
- Creative ways to get the whole family moving
Simple solutions for a healthier family
A child’s health begins with you!
L.E.A.N. Start
A comprehensive and interactive program that consists of 6, 1 hour classes, 3, 2 hour classes, or 4, 1.5 hour classes that meet weekly. You will participate in hands on activities each week!
L.E.A.N. Essentials
An introductory workshop that provides a condensed version of the L.E.A.N. Start program, covering the basics. This workshop meets once for 2 hours.
Session 1
- Traffic Light Eating
- Portion control
- Healthy eating habits
- Ways to get your family moving
Session 2
- Why a brainy breakfast is important
- 10 tips for brainy breakfasts
- How to choose a nutritious cereal
- All about carbs
Session 3
- Fruits and vegetables
- 10 fiber-boosting tips
- How to make happy hormones
- How exercise benefits the brain
Session 4
- The skinny on fat
- Fat facts
- Benefits of grazing
- Fast food eating tips
Session 5
- Why protein is good for you
- How much protein is enough
- What type of protein we should eat
- Moving through play
Session 6
- Why water is so important
- Ways to water your body
- How much water does a body need
- The scoop on sugary beverages
Did you know that a child’s brain reaches 90% of its adult size by age 5? The rapidly growing brains of children may be impacted for better or worse by the quality of food in the child’s diet.
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