The workshop, which is held every year, is part of the “Wellness Program” whose goal is to improve family lifestyle in the CNMI especially for young children.
The goals of the program are to:
• Reduce inactivity;
• help families learn portion control;
• encourage families to be more positive when helping their young children;
• practice healthy food shopping strategies;
• help families to understand their children’s unique needs and ways to motivate them;
• balance their energy sources: energy in = energy out;
• identify challenges and strategies unique to each family to support healthy living; and,
• promote virtues such as moderation, assertiveness, and consideration.
This workshop is part of the Public School System’s goal and motto: Students First.
Project Familia helps educate and guide parents in helping their children to be healthy and reach the expected schoolwide learning results, which are the following:
• To be an effective communicator;
• to be a critical thinker and problem solver;
• to be a productive individual; and,
• to be an involved citizen
The program is also a great way to reduce the rising obesity rate in the CNMI.
