Calling parents and caregivers . . . Are you there? . . . Can you hear me?

Recorded Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
Moderator: Leslie Cunningham-Sabo, PhD, RDN, Colorado State University
Speakers: Leslie Cunningham-Sabo PhD, RDN, Colorado State University; Kate Cronin, MPH, Department of Family Medicine and Comm Health University of Wisconsin-Madison; Myles Faith, PhD, University of Buffalo-SUNY; Melissa Olfert, DrPH, MS, RDN, LD, West Virginia University; Lisa Franzen-Castle, PhD, RD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Barbara Lohse, PhD, RD, Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, Rochester Institute of Technology
Engaging adults in nutrition education that targets their children has been challenging and frustrating; sometimes sidelining anticipated outcomes. Experienced researchers and practitioners address this issue by discussing the use of social media and text messaging, and describing incentive delivery strategies and dosage options to enhance participation. Learners will be challenged to reconsider accepted practices and utilize new models in designing educational experiences for children that can drive parent/caregiver engagement.
Learning Objectives:

• Describe and discuss social media, text messaging and the dyad model as strategies to engage parents of children in nutrition education programs.Examine the role of nutrition education of children in the context of strengthening family relationships.Develop ideas for engaging parents/caregivers based on experience from iCook and Fuel for Fun outcome assessments.

Session supported by Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, Rochester Institute of Technology