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Cook. Eat. Play. Repeat.

Our team of experts helps families learn the tools and skills they need to reach their health goals. We focus on keeping it simple and starting with the basics.

Staying healthy in today’s world can be tough, but Brenner FIT^® is here to help. Our mission is to make cooking, eating, and staying active both enjoyable and simple for everyone. With guidance from our expert team, we provide families with practical tools and skills to achieve their health goals by focusing on what truly matters — the basics.

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COOK at home

Eat most meals at home

Aim to cook and eat at home most of the time. This will save you time and money and add more variety to your meals. Watch this video to learn ways to start cooking at home more.

Plan meals ahead of time

Create a meal plan in advance and decide when you will do your grocery shopping. Get started here.

Make foods your family likes

Cook meals your family enjoys and that feel special to you. Eating familiar foods makes mealtime more fun. If you are looking for new ideas, check out the Brenner FIT Cookbook.

Cook one meal for everyone

Prepare one meal that the whole family can enjoy. If children get used to having separate meals, they may never learn to like the foods you prepare. Watch this video for 5 steps to help your picky eater.

EAT together

Have four or more family meals each week

Research shows that family meals are important as they help families communicate better and provide many benefits for children. Learn about all the benefits of family meals in this video.

Set a schedule for eating

Children and adults eat better when meals and snacks happen at regular times. Aim for three meals and one or two snacks each day. Get more information about eating schedules in this video.

Turn off electronics while eating

Using electronics and being distracted during meals can make it harder to recognize when you're hungry or full. Try turning them off during meals and snacks. Use these conversation starters to make mealtimes more fun.

Let your child decide how much (or how little) they eat at meals

When children are trusted to choose how much to eat, they become better at managing their hunger and eating the right amount for their bodies. Here is more information about why this is important.

PLAY often

Find activities your child/teen enjoys

Brainstorm fun activities to do together, considering your child’s likes and dislikes. Looking for ideas and resources? Find them here.

Role-model being active

When kids see you being active, they’ll want to join in. Show them it’s fun by trying new things together as a family! Learn 4 ways to role modeling.

Schedule family play time/physical activity

Whether it’s a walk after dinner, a weekend bike ride, or a game of soccer in the yard, setting aside time for activities like these shows your children that staying active is important. Here are tips to get you started.

Let your child decide how much (or how little) they are active

Provide opportunities for your child to participate and let them choose how much they want to engage — whether it is a lot or a little. Removing pressure helps them feel in control and more open to being active. Learn more here.

REPEAT

Make cooking, eating, and playing a routine

Doing these activities regularly helps your family bond and develop healthy habits. Brenner FIT offers free activity and cooking classes. Check them out!

Get the whole family involved

Working together builds teamwork and makes it easier to change habits successfully. Watch this video to learn more about making positive changes together.

Practice new habits one at a time

To make changes easier, start with a small change, and once that feels comfortable, gradually add another habit. Discover helpful tips and recommended goals from Brenner FIT for your family.

Create a routine for bedtime

A consistent sleep schedule can improve your child’s health, boost their mood, and help them focus better during the day. Find helpful sleep tips here.

MyAtriumHealth

Cook. Eat. Play. Repeat.

COOK at home

Eat most meals at home

Plan meals ahead of time

Make foods your family likes

Cook one meal for everyone

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts (VIDEO)

Fruit Kabobs (VIDEO)

Mini Meals with Chef Curry (VIDEO)

EAT together

Have four or more family meals each week

Set a schedule for eating

Turn off electronics while eating

Let your child decide how much (or how little) they eat at meals

Eating During the Holidays

Balanced Plate (VIDEO)

3 Meals a Day - Breakfast (VIDEO)

PLAY often

Find activities your child/teen enjoys

Role-model being active

Schedule family play time/physical activity

Let your child decide how much (or how little) they are active

At Home Back Exercises (VIDEO)

Helping Our Kids Become More Active

Making Activity Fun

REPEAT

Make cooking, eating, and playing a routine

Get the whole family involved

Practice new habits one at a time

Create a routine for bedtime

Encouraging our Children

Talking with My Child About Weight and Health

Tips to Help Parents Manage Digital Media