General Resources

Healthy Eating, Active Living

Child Nutrition and Cooking Online Course

Eating patterns that begin in childhood affect health and well-being across the lifespan. The culture of eating has changed significantly in recent decades, especially in parts of the world where processed foods dominate our dietary intake. This online course examines contemporary child nutrition and the impact of the individual decisions made by each family. The health risks associated with obesity in childhood are also discussed. Participants will learn what constitutes a healthy diet for children and adults and how to prepare simple, delicious foods aimed at inspiring a lifelong celebration of easy home-cooked meals. This course will help prepare participants to be the leading health providers, teachers and parents of the present and future.
Choose My Plate
A colorful guide with tips on creating a healthy meal
Eat well, be active, live better
Create healthy habits. Small changes can make a big difference. Try these simple strategies today.
Family Media Plan
An interactive tool to help you and your family make a family media use plan developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (To find this information in Spanish, click here.)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
A link to help you find a local farmers market in your neighborhood

Stop Bullying
Facts, toolkits, training materials, videos, blogs, and other information about preventing, responding to, and getting help for all types of bullying, including cyberbullying
Cyberbullying – Common Sense
A topic center addressing parent concerns about cyberbullying through Ask Our Experts, FAQs by child’s age, articles, and videos
OnGuard Online
Information to protect your children and yourself online, including cyberbullying, texting, online chatting, and parental controls
Kaiser Permanente, Family Violence Prevention Program
Information, stories, and resources about domestic and teen dating violence, warning signs, where to get help, and a model of care to build awareness, provide care, and prevent domestic violence
5 Tips for supporting grieving students
Information about how to support grieving students
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
a direct link to NCTSN resources for school personnel when addressing childhood traumas

S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends)
Information for schools and individuals about self-abuse treatment options, lectures and presentations, DVDs, books and articles
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
LGBT FAQs and support, action and educational tools and programs, advocacy arenas, and events
California Youth Crisis Line
California Youth Crisis Line 1-800-843-5200 and website offers support, encouragement, and referrals to youth needing assistance or in crisis situations

teensource.org/ts/ – Non-judgmental, accurate, and reliable sexual and reproductive health information and resources
cdc.gov/std – The CDC is the United States federal agency dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury and disability

Fotonovelas tell the story of families coping with a suite of medical issues and healthy lifestyle choices. Watch one in English or Spanish.