Wellbeing
Being healthy can impact on all aspects of family life in a positive way. By using the theme of wellbeing for your event you can encompass a wide range of topics and issues from history to sports psychology to obesity! Wellbeing is always a hot topic especially with increased rates of childhood obesity. Family Learning Festival events can be an ideal opportunity to introduce activities on the theme of food and sport.
Key points to remember when organising a wellbeing activity are:
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Remember healthy & safety are essential – go to the HSE website for more information
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Partnerships with other organisations such as the local gym or surgery can be a great way to increase expertise and choice for the event
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Try not to be prescriptive when talking about healthy food or sport, everyone has their own likes, budgets and social and cultural boundaries
Online resources
Food in schools toolkit
5 a day initiative - booklet 1
5 a day initiative - booklet 2
Ready, Steady, Cleanse...
Funky Fitness
Simple Steps to Health
How healthy is the family's diet - activity sheet
Healthy Sailors - activity sheet
