A 6-week at-home program with fun and interactive materials for you and your family to create healthier habits around food and exercise.
About the Program
- LittleSteps4Health is a free program that aims to support children and families in making healthier choices around food and exercise.
- Participants will receive one worksheet/module per week with tips and tricks to educate families on healthy lifestyle habits.
Program Benefits
- Fun and interactive educational material
- Overview of nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle choices.
- Step-by-step guide on how to add healthy habits into daily life.
- Access to an online parent support group.
- A quick check-in with a provider at the end of each week for any feedback, concerns, or questions.
'The LittleSteps4Health program provides easy-to-follow and insightful information about nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. I love that it helps my kids learn more about why and how we can make healthier choices every day. '
Tynesha,
Program Participant
Weekly Modules
Learn about how much sugar is in your favorite drinks, how to read nutrition labels, and how to make better drink choices!
There are so many different ways of getting in movement throughout the day. Moving more helps us feel better, stay healthy, and be happier! Take a look at our Rainy Day and Shinny Day Activities page for an array of ideas you can do with the whole family!
Sometimes, we eat when we are bored or sad. In this module, you will learn the ABC's of intuitive eating and how to tell if you are truly hungry or full.
In this module, we discuss serving sizes/portion sizes and what makes a balanced meal. Try out some of our tips on how to include all five food groups during mealtimes.
This module discusses intuitive eating when it comes to snacking. Learn how to use the food groups to make a healthy snack.
Learn the importance of eating veggies and the different ways of cooking them. Become a food scientist and try a new veggie to see whether or not your family likes it.
Learn about how much sugar is in your favorite drinks, how to read nutrition labels, and how to make better drink choices!
There are so many different ways of getting in movement throughout the day. Moving more helps us feel better, stay healthy, and be happier! Take a look at our Rainy Day and Shinny Day Activities page for an array of ideas you can do with the whole family!
Sometimes, we eat when we are bored or sad. In this module, you will learn the ABC's of intuitive eating and how to tell if you are truly hungry or full.
In this module, we discuss serving sizes/portion sizes and what makes a balanced meal. Try out some of our tips on how to include all five food groups during mealtimes.
This module discusses intuitive eating when it comes to snacking. Learn how to use the food groups to make a healthy snack.
Learn the importance of eating veggies and the different ways of cooking them. Become a food scientist and try a new veggie to see whether or not your family likes it.
Participation Agreement
Welcome to LittleSteps4Health! This is a free 6-week at-home program to support children and families in making healthier choices around food and exercise. Currently, the project is in the pilot phase and we ask that families submit their honest feedback throughout the program. Our goal is to provide tips and tricks to help you create a healthier lifestyle by taking those little steps!
We provide FUN interactive materials for you and your family, covering topics such as dealing with picky eaters, creating a balanced diet, setting goals, and so much more! Additionally, connect with other families and EVMS staff through our online support group. At the end of each week, our staff will call for a 10-minute follow-up via telephone or Zoom for a quick check-in on any improvements. At the very end of the program, our staff will do a final wrap-up call lasting no longer than 20-30 minutes for final feedback. Additionally, we can let your child's physician know about their completion of the program.
You and your family are expected to complete each week's worksheets and coordinate a time with our staff for a weekly follow-up. This program is free and will not be billed to your insurance provider. Participation in this program is entirely voluntary and you can stop your participation at any time. If you choose to withdraw from the program, we ask that you contact the Program Coordinator/Assistant at cinch@evms.com or 757-446-6039 and complete a brief survey with our staff regarding your withdrawal, so that we can better understand your reasons for dropping out.
Welcome to LittleSteps4Health! This is a free 6-week at-home program to support children and families in making healthier choices around food and exercise. Currently, the project is in the pilot phase and we ask that families submit their honest feedback throughout the program. Our goal is to provide tips and tricks to help you create a healthier lifestyle by taking those little steps!
We provide FUN interactive materials for you and your family, covering topics such as dealing with picky eaters, creating a balanced diet, setting goals, and so much more! Additionally, connect with other families and EVMS staff through our online support group. At the end of each week, our staff will call for a 10-minute follow-up via telephone or Zoom for a quick check-in on any improvements. At the very end of the program, our staff will do a final wrap-up call lasting no longer than 20-30 minutes for final feedback. Additionally, we can let your child's physician know about their completion of the program.
You and your family are expected to complete each week's worksheets and coordinate a time with our staff for a weekly follow-up. This program is free and will not be billed to your insurance provider. Participation in this program is entirely voluntary and you can stop your participation at any time. If you choose to withdraw from the program, we ask that you contact the Program Coordinator/Assistant at cinch@evms.com or 757-446-6039 and complete a brief survey with our staff regarding your withdrawal, so that we can better understand your reasons for dropping out.
Participants accept the terms of the agreement by signing up for the program.
Information for Providers
All the relevant documents needed by providers can be found on this page.
- Providers can use the LS4H referral form to sign up patients for the program. Please make sure to send the completed form to us for processing as soon as the patient is finished.
- Providers can download promotional LS4H pocket cards to hand out to patients who might profit from the Little Steps 4 Health initiative. These advertising cards are useful tools for introducing patients to the program and enticing them to participate.
