Around the Table Nourishing Families (Caregivers)

Around the Table: Nourishing Families 

This evidence-based curriculum is designed for leading a nutrition workshop series with parents and guardians. Participants learn how to apply basic nutrition concepts and holistic strategies for good health, navigating the food environment, and feeding their children. 

Participant Goals:

• Strengthen cooking and food resource management skills
• Learn about nutrition for good physical and mental health
• Explore healthy coping and self-nourishment skills
• Explore their personal relationship to food
• Understand the impact of adverse experiences and stress on health, well-being, and caregiving capacity
• Build self-awareness and confidence

Activity Highlights:

• Supportive interactions and discussions
• Skills for healthy relationships with food, family, and community
• Mindful eating, self-regulation, and self-care practices
• Cooking or recipe demonstration of family-friendly recipes.

Audiences: 

• Adults who raise or care for children

Settings:

• In-Person (recommended)
• Virtual
• Community space—no kitchen required

Curriculum Materials:

• In-Person (recommended)
• Virtual
• Community space—no kitchen required

Links:

• Around the Table Nourishing Families Preview
• Download the Around the Table Nourishing Families Curriculum One-Pager as a PDF