Program Benefits
I had such a good experience, including spending more family time together, better communication, family connectedness. More ideas for healthy eating, cooking and label reading shopping.
Our evaluation findings indicate that families who participate in Generation Health Clinic benefit in the following areas:
Mental Health
- Improved emotional well-being for children and teens
- Increased sense of family connection
- Supportive family relationships
- Strategies to manage stress and worry
Sense of Community and Connection
- Opportunities to learn from and share with other families in a small group format
- New friendships and connections
- Sense of belonging
Nutrition
- More family meals
- Increased vegetable consumption
- Decreased sugary drink consumption
- Understanding of label reading, and social, cultural, economic, and physical factors related to food choices
- Strategies for meal planning, cooking, and eating together
- Awareness of hunger and fullness cues and improved relationship with food
Active Living
- Awareness of the benefits of physical activity
- More confidence in being physically active
- Participation in physical activity in a supportive and fun environment
- Practical strategies to reduce screen time
Sleep
- Awareness of the benefits of quality sleep
- Practical strategies to develop healthy sleep habits
Supporting and Sustaining Change
- Understanding of effective goal-setting and the importance of achievable weekly goals
- Supportive parenting approaches and practical limit-setting skills for parents
- Opportunity to practice skills at home with support from allied health team
Awesome program for teens and families. We learned a lot about different aspects of health and emotional well-being. Helped me understand my teen a little better, learned they have their own struggles in school and with friends.
