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.
  • Network for a Healthy California Champions for Change
    Champions for Change are people who are committed to helping families eat more fruits and vegetables and be more physically active. Site has recipes and tips for getting physically active. Find out how you can be a champion for change in your family and community.
  • 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

Bullying,  Grief, and Trauma

Suicide and Self-Abuse Prevention

Tween, Teen, and Adult Health

  • 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

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

Healthy Relationships

Children’s Health

Nutrition and Weight

Prediabetes