Family Engagement Workshops
Healthy NewsWorks now offers Family Engagement Workshops to schools and community organizations. Building upon 20 years of experience working in elementary and middle school classrooms, our sessions provide relevant health information and teach media literacy skills. Adults and children will gain a better understanding of how to identify trustworthy information.
Who can attend: Sessions are intended for families and school and community members
Where: On-site or virtual
Workshop length: 45 minutes to 2 hours
When: Weekdays during school, after school, and evenings; Saturday availability
Cost: Varies by program
Looking for additional information? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or contact Ginger Ragland, Program Associate, at gragland@HealthyNewsWorks.org
Current Offerings
Snack Smart!
Caregivers and children will learn what makes a healthy snack and how to prepare them within their budget. This workshop will feature three snacks that participants can taste. They will go home with more than a dozen snack recipes for their family.
Calm & Connected
Caregivers and their children will discuss their experiences of feeling stressed. Through learning basic interviewing techniques and participating in several activities, they will find out about what causes stress in each other’s lives and what they can do to alleviate it. They will record what they learned in a poster or family newspaper.
Guiding Kids in the Digital World Â
Social media has become part of childhood. While it has benefits, many experts, from the U.S. Surgeon General on down, have raised alarm about its negative impact on kids. This workshop will help families learn about strategies to deal with social media and create a plan that makes sense for them.
