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Unusual weather and unseasonably cool temperatures in many regions this summer aren’t keeping things from heating up for the We Can!™ movement, which has been aflame with activity all the way from the dunes of coastal Georgia, to the plains of Oklahoma, and points further west. Some hotbeds of activity include:
 The Commonwealth of Kentucky: where site leaders are bringing together a diverse array of We Can! supporters from across the Bluegrass State, through leader trainings in Jamestown and Lexington, providing a forum where they can network and exchange ideas.
We have details on all of those stories and more in this eNewsletter. You can also visit the We Can! Web site for details on certain sites and partners.
If you have questions or aren’t finding the information you need, e-mail us.
We Can! now has a total of 1,110 registered community sites, including 15 We Can! Cities and Counties, in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and 11 other countries. The We Can! family keeps growing, and we want you to help us continue this trend.
Tell your family, friends, colleagues, and relatives across the U.S. and elsewhere about our movement, so that we can continue to reach as many people as possible with science-based ways to improve the health of our children and ourselves.
And read about some of the great things happening with We Can! all over the map:
In Savannah, site leaders celebrated We Can! Day in a major way in the minor leagues, kicking off their status as the newest We Can! City with a Community Field Day of kid-centered activities at the Savannah Sand Gnats game.
In Chicago, President Obama put the health of America’s families in his sights in a recent speech, calling on families to improve children’s nutrition, increase physical activity, and reduce screen time. He has these goals in common with We Can!
A former Olympic star will be spreading We Can! messages about healthy lifestyle choices to our community sites and their Latino and Spanish-speaking participants.
And we can thank our partner, SUBWAY® Restaurants, for it. Find out why.
In order to teach someone to do something well, it's important to have first-hand knowledge of the topic. So it comes as no surprise that one of our most eager, active, and long-standing partners —UPMC Health Plan—is once again stepping up to the plate, looking to train We Can! leaders this fall.
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We have two nifty, new, free resources—a guide to help community sites promote their We Can! successes through the media, and an online training for those of you interested in leading a We Can! Parent Program.
1. Reaching the Media: A Toolkit for We Can!™ Communities
The name of the kit pretty much says it all. This new, downloadable guide provides background, pointers, and examples of both materials and ways to build bridges with the media and establish yourself (or another We Can! programming spokesperson) as a media go-to source.
Review… do… go forth… and good luck!
2. Online training—
We Can!™ Energize Our Families: Parent Program
24 hours a day… 7 days a week… 365 days a year…
That’s how often the condensed but information-rich online Parent Program training is available to you with just a click of your mouse.
All you need is total of about two hours—which you can break up into smaller sessions—to get an overview of the Parent Program; a look at key content areas for each of the program’s four sessions; and on-the-ground tips you won’t find anywhere else.
Ready... set… learn!
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When it's hot outside, the temptation to just slump down in your lawn chair, on the steps of your stoop, or on a sofa in an air-conditioned room— and not make any sudden movements because they might trigger a sweat—can be huge.
But we're here to encourage you to fight that that urge.
Instead, get out and get your blood pumping! Use some energy! Choose healthier foods that are lighter, lower in fat, and won't leave you feeling limp!
And, put the following tips on your summertime to-do list:
Tip #1: Make a Saturday morning walk a family habit—the earlier you go, the cooler and crisper the air before the sun hits it and heats it up. You’ll boost your energy for the rest of the day. Or, take a walk after dinner, after the sun has gone down and the temperature starts dropping.
Tip #2: Try a green salad instead of fries. Think about how nice the cool, crisp green leaves will taste on a steamy summer day, and how they won’t sit heavy in your stomach after you’ve eaten them.
Tip #3: Swim. It’s hot. It’s summer. You probably have a public community pool nearby. Or maybe you belong to a club. It’s amazing how swimming can cool you down yet give you a burst of energy at the same time. |
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