BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//University of Otago//Events Calendar//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:University of Otago Calendar BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/events/family-wellbeing-nutrition,-exercise,-and-sleep URL:https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/events/family-wellbeing-nutrition,-exercise,-and-sleep DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241022T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241022T140000 SUMMARY:Family wellbeing: Nutrition, exercise, and sleep DESCRIPTION:We want our children to lead long and healthy lives – yet the science warns that if we don’t make changes now, we may outlive our children. Today kids are confronted with so many unhealthy choices and it’s leading to poor long-term health outcomes. However, with so much conflicting information and advice about family wellbeing it’s hard to know what to do. In this session parents will learn about the research and the recommended guidelines for raising happy and healthy children. Webinar includesWhy a child’s lifetime physical wellbeing starts in childhoodThe basics of healthy eating and hydrationExercise: Type and how much children should do to be healthyHow many hours of sleep do children need?How to support your children to develop a healthy lifestyleQuestion and answer sessionParents and carers will come away with information and practical strategies to help their children – toddler to teenager, maintain a healthy lifestyle in our busy study-work-family environment. Throughout the 12-month programme you willReceive practical strategies on supporting family wellbeing and managing day-to-day parenting challenges on a range of common issuesLearn about research findings on wellbeing, parenting and child development;Enjoy tips to better manage work and family - develop your confidence and skills as a parent so you can reduce family stress and be more focused and productive at work.You’ll find the complete list of the LIVE interactive webinars and other resources below and in the Work and Family Support Resource Centre. How the programme worksRegister for the programme at the link below with your work email addressRegister for the Work and Family Support webinar seriesYou will receive an email reminder 1 week prior to the webinar, and the link to join the webinar 1 day and again 1 hour before the session start time with an “add to calendar” option. You can choose to join live or watch a recording at a later time.Watch the replay in the Resource Centre where you will find podcasts, handouts and articles.Once you’ve registered, just enter the dates and times into your calendar, so you don’t miss a thing. 12 month Work and Family Support Programme schedule 2024DateTimeTopic 16 January 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm Getting Organised: Strategies for managing work and family 20 February 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm Setting Intentions: Starting the year with clarity, confidence, and conviction 19 March 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm Supporting Child Safety: Bully-proofing your child 16 April 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm Managing kids screen time: Strategies for safe technology use 21 May 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm Personal Best Parenting: What good parenting is about 18 June 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm Empowering children: Developing healthy self-esteem 23 July 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm Teenagers: Understanding the teen brain. Making sense of their emotions and behaviours 20 August 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm Problem-solving: Raising children to be proactive problem-solvers 17 September 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm Mental wellbeing: Building positivity into family life 22 October 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm Family Wellbeing: Nutrition, exercise, and sleep 19 November 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm Emotional Regulation: Helping children manage their emotions toddler to teen 10 December 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm School Holidays: Navigating the work and family juggle Note: New Zealand Daylight Time October–March and New Zealand Standard Time April–September LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR