Family Wellness Month

Family Wellness Month: Prioritizing a Healthy Lifestyle for the Entire Family

May is Family Wellness Month, a time to encourage families to adopt healthy habits together. Focusing on physical, mental, and emotional health as a unit improves overall well-being and deepens connections between family members. Building a culture of wellness at home starts with small, consistent steps.

Three Facts:
1. Families who participate in group exercise or meal prep report higher rates of happiness and improved nutrition and fitness habits.
2. Children learn lifelong healthy habits like eating well, exercising, and managing stress through parental modeling.
3. Regular family outdoor activities like walking, biking, or gardening promote both physical wellness and deeper emotional bonds.

How to Celebrate Family Wellness Month:
1. Plan weekly family fitness challenges like walking, yoga, or bike rides.
2. Cook meals together as a family, focusing on fresh and nutritious ingredients.
3. Host family game nights or mindfulness activities to promote emotional well-being.

Three Resources:
1. Action for Healthy Kids – Support to create healthy schools and families.
2. KidsHealth.org – Tips for promoting health and wellness for your children.
3. National PTA Program – Family wellness and parent engagement programs.