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The @Live5210 App is designed to help kids build healthy habits and work towards living 5-2-1-0! Families can download the app for free from the App Store or Google Play to start setting weekly goals, tracking activities, and earning fun rewards!

We recognize that this time of year is hard for many families: days are cold and short, and the holiday season is done! While we wait for spring to arrive 🌸 here are some tips to help your family beat the winter blues: 🥕 Cook a hearty spaghetti bolognese with veggies and lentils for an extra boost of plant based protein! 🌳 Get outside for at least 30 minutes each day 🎲 When indoors, spend quality time together as a family (crafts, board games, or a fun project)

Our 'Spot the Difference' Resource provides a fun screen-free activity to pass the time & spark discussions about healthy behaviors. Great addition to any waiting room, rec center, or doctor's office! Download today: buff.ly/4h3hFlE

📢 Sport organizations: Improve gender equity in your programs and earn a $1,000 honorarium through @WomenandSportCA's Gender Equity Playbook program.

Don't miss this grant opportunity! Apply by February 11, 2025 🚨

The #Live5210 Screen Goal Tracker was designed to help kids reduce their recreational screen time, by building and setting goals, and tracking their progress across a week! #FREE download via our website: buff.ly/3ZHPXoc #ScreenTime #ScreenFree

Our #Live5210 Online Teacher Training Module was designed for teachers and schools administrators looking to promote healthier school environments. 🍎📚 This course will provide participants with: • An introduction to the Live 5-2-1-0 approach • Ways to identify opportunities to share and support the message in their educational settings • Examples of what other schools are doing with the framework • And much more! It takes approximately 40 minutes to complete and is completely free! buff.ly/3BIx6Ax

This January, join @ParticipACTION's Make Room to Move Challenge! Learn more and sign up today! buff.ly/3Pz5kcQ

#ICYMI: Why kids need to take more risks - science reveals the benefits of wild, free play 🤸 @HELP_UBC Director @mbrussoni shares how risky play can benefit child development in @nature: buff.ly/4gOzEfJ #RiskyPlay #EarlyChildhood #ActivePlay #PhysicalActivity #OutdoorPlay #Live5210

#Live5210 is @BCCHresearch's Type 2 #diabetes prevention initiative. We partner with communities across BC to promote healthy behaviours among children. Check out our website for free resources & tools to help share the message in your community: buff.ly/4gFi0uF

How do I set household rules around media and tech? What age should I give my kid a cellphone? How do I teach my kid to be responsible online? Learn all this and more in our new self-guided workshop for parents and guardians, sponsored by @YouTube Canada: ow.ly/hbEh50UCALC

#DYK that frequent, screen-free family meal times are linked to improved well-being in children and teens? For more quick insights, explore our #Live5210 'Screen Time Fact Sheet'👇 buff.ly/3W5l37j

Don't let the chilly weather keep you and your family from being active! ❄️ Embrace the cold with a winter walk, or stay cozy with these simple indoor activity ideas from @activeforlife! buff.ly/3OX1A4u

While #Live5210 is a suitable goal for kids aged 5-12, some adjustments are necessary for those aged 0-4. Explore our #PhysicalActivity & #Nutrition resources tailored for the 'Early Years,' developed in collaboration with colleagues at @FraserHealth! View our 'Early Childhood' Resources on our Resource Hub: buff.ly/3W60I1t

In a recent study led by our founder Dr @ShazhanAmed, her team examined health outcomes before and after the introduction of universal coverage of access to life-saving diabetes technology, such as continuous glucose monitors, which is typically only provided by private health plans in BC. The team found promising evidence that BC’s universal coverage to this technology, has successfully eliminated financial barriers to accessing type 1 diabetes care, but achieving equity requires a multipronged approach. Read the full story on @BCCHresearch website: buff.ly/4gZSzUA

#DYK we have a course specifically designed for teachers and school administrators to learn about Live 5-2-1-0? Register today & explore ways to support the message in your educational setting: buff.ly/3BIx6Ax

🍎 B.C. school food coordinators and teachers, enter our prov-wide recipe contest! 🍏 #BCCookOff Submit student-made dishes with local BC foods for a chance to be in a digital cookbook and win prizes! 🏆 📅 Dec 12, 2024 - Mar 1, 2025 Sign up today! farmtoschoolbc.ca/bc-cook-of…