Healthy Family Home
Improving the Nation’s Health and Well-being
At the Y, we believe that small steps lead to big changes and every family can be a healthy one. Serving families has always been at the heart of the Y. We are a place where they can find respite from social, economic and educational challenges, and learn how to overcome them. We have a fundamental desire to provide opportunities for every family to build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance, and become more engaged with their communities.
The Pillars of a Healthy Family Home
Eat Healthy
A well-rounded and nutritionally diverse diet is key to living a healthy lifestyle. When eating a meal, it is recommended that half of your plate be fruits and vegetables, with the other half equally divided between protein and healthy grains or other carbs.
Play Every Day
Play may be the best way to prevent childhood obesity. By putting more play into your family’s day, you will soon find yourself getting the activity that will have your family feeling energized and strong. Explore these healthy habits, tips and tools designed to get your family having fun while moving and playing.
Get Together
Strong relationships are one of the cornerstones of health and well-being, and few relationships are as important as those between adults and children. The time and attention that you invest now will help your children learn, grow and thrive. Explore these healthy habits, tips and tools designed to help your family make the most of your time together.
Go Outside
Good things happen when we unplug and go outside to play together. Kids and adults benefit from contact with
nature as well as unstructured play and exploration. Explore these healthy habits, tips and tools designed to
help your family explore together.
Sleep Well
A consistent sleep schedule is crucial to the physical and emotional health of an individual and their family. To work toward this consistency, it is recommended to avoid napping during the day, keep phones and other screens out of the bedroom, use low lighting in the evening and avoid large meals before bed.