Children's Support
Children's Support
Giving our young people the best start
A balanced and nutritious diet is vital in ensuring children grow into healthy, happy adults.
However, the cost-of-living-crisis and the recent pandemic have resulted in a rise in mental health issues amongst children, together with an increase in childhood obesity and childhood diabetes.
At Dynamic Lifestyle, we believe in supporting families so that they have the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive.
Through our in-person and online support, we aim to provide resources and support so you can make small but important lifestyle changes and give your child a launchpad to a healthy life.
Diabetes support for children
A study in 2021 revealed that nearly 1,600 children and young people in England were living with type 2 diabetes (Diabetes UK).
Living with diabetes can be difficult for children and, as the condition is known to be more serious in children, it is vital they receive the specialist care they need.
Dynamic Lifestyle provides support for children living with diabetes in and around Durham, including:
- Online resources
- Nutrition workshops
Nutrition support for families
The cost-of-living crisis has made it harder than ever for families to eat balanced, nutritious meals.
To help in the fight against food poverty and its impact on children, we provide the following:
Education
Our sports clubs and holiday camps include activities, worksheets, and recipe videos aimed at encouraging healthy eating habits.
These resources are also available on our website.
Cook-alongs
During our holiday camps, there will be an opportunity for families to attend cook-along sessions showing parents/carers how to make a meat and vegetarian meal for under £1 per portion.
Healthy food provision
To encourage healthy eating within the camps, children are provided with nutritious snacks and meals throughout the day:
- Healthy snack in the morning
- A two course freshly prepared hot meal at lunch
- Piece of fruit in the afternoon or to take home
- Water provided throughout the day
Community Support
Being active has a huge impact on children’s physical and mental health, which is why Dynamic Lifestyle offers a range of community groups.
Find out more about our children’s groups.
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