Free healthy lifestyle support for residents in Solihull
Feeding a family is rarely straightforward. One child will eat anything put in front of them, another decides overnight that beige is the only acceptable colour, and somewhere in between you're trying to work out how much screen time is too much and whether anyone in the house has moved today.
Our new series of free Gro Health parents webinars is designed to help. Each session is short, evidence-based and led by our health and nutrition team, with plenty of practical takeaways you can use the same week. No jargon, no judgement, and no expectation that you'll overhaul family life overnight.
The teenage years bring a surge in growth, appetite and independence, and with it a real opportunity to shape lifelong habits. This session looks at what adolescents actually need nutritionally, how to navigate skipped meals and snacking, and how to keep the conversation supportive rather than adversarial.
Fussy eating is one of the most common worries parents bring to us, and one of the most stressful. We'll cover why children become selective, what's typical at different ages, and the small, low-pressure strategies that genuinely help widen a narrow diet over time.
Movement matters for mood, sleep, concentration and long-term health, but "get more exercise" is easier said than done. This session focuses on realistic ways to build activity into family routines, including ideas for children who don't enjoy sport and families short on time, money or outdoor space.
The festive season is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. We'll talk about keeping some structure amid the chaos, managing the endless supply of treats without making food a battleground, and heading into the new year without the guilt.
If you're in Solihull, the webinars sit alongside Healthy Active Lives, the free local service supporting residents to eat well, move more and feel better. Alongside the sessions you can browse local activities and groups near you, and find out what other support you're eligible for as a Solihull resident.
Whatever you take from a webinar, there's somewhere local to put it into practice.
Any parent or carer who wants clear, practical guidance from qualified professionals. You don't need to be signed up to Healthy Active Lives to attend, and you're welcome to join one session or all four.
Sessions run online, and all four are free to attend. Places are limited, so booking ahead is recommended. If you can't make the live session, register anyway: we'll let you know about any follow-up resources.
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