Making lifestyle changes is easier when the whole family works together.
Build healthy habits around food, movement, and emotional wellness in a supportive, family-friendly setting.
What is the Family Healthy Weight Program?
The Family Healthy Weight Program (FHWP), part of the MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…Do It!) Healthy Together model, is designed for children ages 6–13 and their families.
The program helps families learn how to eat better, be more active, and make healthy choices together. Each session is led by trained educators and includes fun, hands-on activities that make learning easy and enjoyable.
Mind, Exercise, Nutrition...Do It!
MEND stands for Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…Do It! It’s a fun, family-focused program that helps kids and parents work together to build healthy habits. Through games, group activities, and simple lessons, MEND teaches how to eat better, move more, and feel good, both inside and out!
Tailored to Your Family's Need
Every family is different. That’s why FHWP focuses on real-life tools and support that meet your unique needs. In this
program, you’ll:
program, you’ll:
- Learn about balanced meals, portion sizes, and label reading.
- Try fun physical activities that fit your family’s lifestyle.
- Build skills for managing screen time, sleep, and stress.
- Talk about emotions and how they affect eating and behavior.
- Set realistic, personal health goals and celebrate progress
You’ll also get support from a team of Registered Dietitians, diabetes educators, and health coaches who understand what families face and how to help.
What to Expect
The program runs for 10 weeks and is led by a trained lifestyle coach. Each week includes two one-hour sessions to keep families active, connected, and supported.
- The first session of the week is a Family Session, where kids and parents learn together through fun, hands-on activities, games, and group discussion.
- The second session is a Parent-Only Session that focuses on guidance, goal setting, and tools to support healthy habits at home.
- Kids also take part in a Physical Activity Session during the family day, designed just for them. Parents may join in or have a separate activity at that time.
Who Should Enroll?
This program is for families with children who:
- Are between the ages of 6 and 13.
- May be at risk for or already experiencing weight-related
health concerns. - Want to learn healthy habits in a fun, non-judgmental
space.
How to Get Started?
To join the Family Healthy Weight Program (FHWP) at Ampla Health, talk to your child’s Ampla Health provider about a referral. A referral helps us learn more about your family’s health needs and make sure this program is the right fit.
If you’re interested in joining an upcoming group, connecting with your pediatric provider is the first step. Once we receive your referral, a team member will contact you to answer questions and help schedule your first session.
Have Questions?
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Why Choose Ampla Health?
Ampla Health is here for the whole you. Our diabetes care team includes Registered Dietitian, pharmacists, and behavioral health providers who work together to support your goals. We focus on care that is inclusive, accessible, and built around your individual needs.
Take Control of Your Diabetes
You don’t have to manage diabetes on your own. Call (530) 434-7132, contact us via our online form, or talk to your provider about a
referral to get started
referral to get started