Family Wellness Series – English – Petaluma Health Center https://phealthcenter.org The Center of Good Health Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:33:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://phealthcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FaviconWEB.png Family Wellness Series – English – Petaluma Health Center https://phealthcenter.org 32 32 Patients tell their inspiring stories of health and healing while receiving innovative care at Petaluma Health Center. Family Wellness Series – English – Petaluma Health Center false Family Wellness Series – English – Petaluma Health Center erikas@phealthcenter.org ©2019 Petaluma Health Center ©2019 Petaluma Health Center podcast The Center of Good Health Family Wellness Series – English – Petaluma Health Center https://phealthcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PHC_podcast_3000x3000.jpg https://phealthcenter.org/category/family-wellness-eng/ TV-G Petaluma, California Petaluma, California October 2020: Story Time with the Petaluma Regional Library *Halloween Theme* https://phealthcenter.org/family-wellness-eng/october-2020-story-time-with-the-petaluma-regional-library-halloween-theme/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:33:43 +0000 https://phealthcenter.org/?p=8231 More]]> October 17, 2020: Story Time with the Petaluma Regional Library (Halloween Theme)

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The year 2020 has been filled with a rollercoaster of events that have affected our community immensely. COVID-19 has brought with it the challenge of distance learning to countless families in our community. Parents have needed to work tirelessly with schools to make sure their children are retrieving information from home. Given the challenges of distance learning, the Petaluma Health Center and Rohnert Park Health Center would like to invite you to join us for a Halloween story time – it will be led by our community librarians. Additionally, our local librarians will be sharing resources to better assist our children at home with distance learning.

To further motivate our community to join us, we will be holding a contest with prizes! This event will be taking place close to Halloween, so bring your best costume to win a prize.

1st place: Best costume ($60 gift card)

2nd place: Best family costume ($50 gift card)

3rd place: Most participation ($40 gift card)

To our families: The Petaluma/Rohnert Park Health Centers is with you and will continue to help as much as we can! Stay safe Everyone!

Costume contest to be held on day of event on Saturday, October 17th at 10:00am

Winners to be announced via Facebook post on Wednesday, October 21st at 12:00pm and winners will be reached out to via phone.

Participants who would like to be entered in costume contest, please call 707-559-7500 and ask for Denise Garcia, Operations Coordinator, after the event.

Rules: Please take a picture with your costume and some proof you watched the live event

(ex. Take a picture next to your computer during live event in your costume).

Participation prize will be judged based on kind and interactive comments during the live event under the “comment section” and for thoughtful and appropriate questions asked to our guests.

Rules for costumes

  1. Costumes may not be violent or suggestive.
  2. Costumes may not promote violence
  3. No bare midriffs or “revealing” clothing
  4. Costumes cannot promote use of drugs, alcohol or weapons of any kind
  5. No pretend “prop” weapons such as water pistols, knives or swords.
  6. Costumes may not be offensive or inappropriate in any way.
  7. Students should not wear costumes that make fun of others or make others feel uncomfortable

English Resources

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July 2020: Eat the Rainbow with Petaluma Bounty and Story Time with Colors of Spanish https://phealthcenter.org/family-wellness-eng/july-2020-eat-the-rainbow-with-petaluma-bounty-and-story-time-with-colors-of-spanish/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:26:19 +0000 https://phealthcenter.org/?p=8135 More]]> July 2020: Eat the Rainbow with Petaluma Bounty and Story Time with Colors of Spanish

July 11th at 10 AM: Eat the Rainbow with Petaluma Bounty

July 25th at 10 AM: Story Time with Colors of Spanish

To watch, visit our Facebook page.

Teaching kids about racism is a tough subject, but an important one, nonetheless. A long history of hate and unfairness in our country has led to the injustice that so many of us experience every day, especially the Black community. Racism comes in many forms and has negative effects on the health of both children and adults. Racism is a form of toxic stress, meaning that it can disrupt healthy development and lead to poor health in the future.  People of color experience these effects most profoundly, including children who witness acts of racial violence.

Children can see differences in faces and appearance from a very early age, but any positive or negative judgments towards one group or another is learned from the world around them—whether it’s from the skin color of their dolls, the people represented on TV, or the actions of family members. In other words: racial discrimination is not something children are born with. It’s learned from the world around them. That’s why it’s crucial to start conversations not only about race, but also racism, from a young age. It will be up to all of us to teach the principles of anti-racism to prevent the trauma of racism from affecting the next generation, and to promote healing for those experiencing it now.

This excerpt from PBS Kids captures it well:

“In this moment, we must choose to have confidence in ourselves and in our children — that we, and they, can handle tough topics and tough situations. We must, as parents, understand that our role is to be honest, specific, and trustworthy as we raise the next generation to confront racial injustice.”

Click here for the full article: How to Talk Honestly with Children about Racism.

Research shows that encouraging a strong, positive or ethnic identity and support from parents can help to protect kids from the negative effects of racism. Parents play an important role in building resilience in the face of racial discrimination, and also in raising kids to become allies to those who are treated unfairly. You can support your child by starting this discussion at an early age. Celebrate your family’s heritage and identity, and introduce your family to new cultures (books from the local library are a great way to do this!). Here is a list of resources that can help your family to build resilience and allyship:

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May 30th Live Cooking Demonstration: click here for the recipe so you can gather the ingredients to cook with us! https://phealthcenter.org/family-wellness-eng/may-30th-live-cooking-demonstration-click-here-for-the-recipe-so-you-can-gather-the-ingredients-to-cook-with-us/ Wed, 27 May 2020 19:54:06 +0000 https://phealthcenter.org/?p=8079 More]]> Wellness Recipe Image

Toast Monsters

This recipe is yummy, simple, flexible and fun. Parents love this recipe because it provides a balanced breakfast with plenty of protein, energy, fiber, and healthy fats. Kids enjoy the brightly colored fruits and an opportunity to have fun with their food. When parents and children cook together, kids build curiosity for healthy food and a family tradition of healthy eating.

INGREDIENTS:

You may use one or more of the ingredients from each group.

Breads:

  • Whole wheat bread
  • Whole grain bread
  • Gluten free whole grain bread
  • Sprouted whole grain bread

Fruits:

Chopped or sliced

  • Mango
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blackberries
  • Apple
  • Pear
  • Papaya
  • Peach
  • Nectarine
  • Orange
  • Banana

Spreads:

Unsweetened spreads recommended

  • Peanut butter
  • Almond butter
  • Cashew butter
  • Sunflower seed spread
  • Cottage cheese
  • Cream cheese
  • Yogurt

Additional Toppings:

  • Shredded coconut
  • Cinnamon
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Toasted flax seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Choose a slice of the bread of your choice.
  2. Add the spread(s) of choice on to the bread.
  3. Create a fun monster face using fruits and additional topping.
  4. Enjoy!

Special Note: It is recommended that all cutting and washing of the ingredients to be done by an adult.

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June 2020: Nutrition for Families https://phealthcenter.org/family-wellness-eng/june-2020-nutrition-for-families/ Wed, 27 May 2020 20:06:01 +0000 https://phealthcenter.org/?p=8073 More]]> Healthy lifestyles—eating, exercising, sleeping, and socializing—play an important role in building resilience. Our next two Family Wellness Series events will focus on healthy eating. Join us on Saturday, May 30th at 10 AM for a cooking demonstration, and Saturday, June 20th at 10 AM for a presentation from Petaluma Bounty. Both events will be on Facebook Live on our Petaluma Health Center Facebook page.

What we eat can make an impact on our mental health, even in kids! Studies show that a typical Western diet—high in sweets, red meat, and processed foods—resulted in increased depression and aggressive behaviors in teens. Those who experience more trauma in childhood (adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs) can have a higher risk of depression and other mental health conditions. Therefore, parents play an important role in building healthy eating habits in children from an early age to support mental health. This can be an opportunity for the whole family to discover some new favorites foods and recipes! Cooking and eating together is a great way to get young chefs interested in healthy foods and is a great opportunity for family bonding. Here are some tips for families:

  • Fill your plate with fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains: Most people don’t get nearly enough fruits and vegetables, yet these are filled nutrients to support healthy bodies. Check out MyPlate.gov for more information on nutrition in all age groups. The website also has some fun games for older kids!
  • Visit a farm or farmer’s market as a family. It’s important for kids to see where food comes from. When kids are involved in choosing and preparing healthy foods, they’re more likely to eat them. Petaluma Bounty has some great programs to get families involved in growing healthy food.
  • Eat all the colors of the rainbow! No, we’re not talking about Skittles…The brightest colored fruits and vegetables are packed with antioxidants, nutrients that can protect our bodies from damage.
  • Keep offering new foods. It’s normal for kids to be picky eaters, but make sure you continue to offer them healthy foods multiple times. Even if they’re not a fan of a new vegetable at first, you may find a new way to prepare it that gets them interested. And remember—it’s important for your kids to see you eating those healthy fruits and veggies on a regular basis!
  • Avoid processed foods. Store-bought foods often come with too much sugar, salt, and fat. Skip the packaged snacks and try offering fruits, carrots and celery with peanut butter, or low-fat cheese and yogurt.

(Adapted from Stress Health blog: https://www.stresshealth.org/the-happiness-diet-food-for-a-happy-resilient-child/)

Finding affordable healthy foods can be a challenge. Our community has a lot of great resources to help:

  • Anyone in need of food can find it from our local food bank: https://getfood.refb.org
  • CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program to help families buy healthy foods. To sign up, visit this website, or call the Food Connections Office at (707-523-7903).
  • Families with young children may also qualify for WIC. Call 707-656-6590 for the Sonoma County WIC office to see if you qualify.
  • Check out this video for a budget-friendly guide to shopping for healthy foods, and this guide on plant-based eating! Another helpful video here.
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May 16, 2020 at 10am: Colors of Spanish Story Time https://phealthcenter.org/family-wellness-eng/may-16-2020-at-10am-colors-of-spanish-story-time/ Fri, 15 May 2020 15:29:19 +0000 https://phealthcenter.org/?p=8038 More]]> To kick things off, join us on Saturday, May 16 at 10 AM for Colors of Spanish story time on Facebook Live, from the comfort of your own home! Check out our Facebook page for the link and follow us to stay informed.

Resilience is more important than ever in the midst of a global pandemic. Every one of us has been deeply affected by this crisis: many facing unemployment, financial difficulties, isolation, and loneliness. Kids are picking up on the increased stress levels, too. School, favorite activities, and visits to family and friends are all on hold. It may seem like an impossible task to navigate through this, but we’re here to support you. This week, we’re highlighting some ways that you can support your family (and yourself!) in difficult times such as this.

Parent Activity:

Check out these handouts from the Center for the Developing Child on ways to build resilience during the pandemic.

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