Happy, Healthy Me – 5 to 12 year olds
We can help you to learn about yummy healthy food, getting a good sleep, and moving your body a bit more.
You'll get to learn how to eat healthy foods and tasty snacks that make you feel good. We'll discover fun ways to add fruits and vegetables to your meals and try new recipes together.
You and your family will also find out how to play and move more, spend less time on screens, and have better sleep. All these things help you feel happier and healthier every day!
Information for parents
If your child has a BMI over the 91st centile*, you and your child can get support from the Healthy Futures Knowsley team for between 8 and 12 weeks.
Sessions are relaxed, practical and family friendly. We will not judge you or tell you what to do.
We will listen to you and talk about what matters to your family so that we can set small goals together.
Some sessions will be in a local community venue and others are online.
*a centile shows how a child’s weight compares with others of the same age and height. The 50th centile is around average. Lower numbers mean a lower weight, and higher numbers mean a higher weight.
We will help you with
- Healthy meals, snacks and drinks
- Fun ways to move more
- Sleep and bedtime routines
- Screen time and family routines
- Confidence, wellbeing and feeling good
- Simple changes that fit around family life
How to get support
You can ask your school nurse, GP or another health professional to refer your child. You can also make your own referral by clicking here. Just click the self-referral button to start the form
What happens next
- We will contact you for a friendly chat.
- We will ask what support would be useful for your family.
- Together, we will agree and set some small goals.
- You will be offered sessions that suit your child’s age and needs.
- We check in and celebrate your progress!
