Ready for Life

Video: Little Bites, Big Steps Little Bites, Big Steps is an early childhood education initiative from KERA designed to reach parents and care providers of children ages 0-5. Funded by the National Recreation Foundation, the comprehensive five-hour curriculum offers a variety of tools to help our youngest children develop healthy eating and exercise habits right from the start. (Note: A broadband Internet connection is recommended for optimal viewing of these videos.)
Introduction/Feeding Your Child Overview of the content covered in the video, and some ideas to help children eat better and enjoy healthier foods. • Watch the segment		How Much? Discusses appropriate portion sizes, how children's eating habits evolve with age, caring for picky eaters, food jags and introducing new foods. • Watch the segment
Snack Attack Highlights snacking as an important part of a healthy diet that provides a steady supply of energy and helps children avoid overeating. • Watch the segment		A Drop to Drink Reviews appropriate drink choices for children of different age groups. • Watch the segment
Energy Balance Explains the importance of helping children balance their intake of food (calories in) and exercise (calories burned). • Watch the segment		Move Suggests great ideas for keeping children physically active indoors and outside. • Watch the segment
Baby Steps/Credits Advises parents and caregivers to make positive changes one at a time. • Watch the segment

Video: Little Bites, Big Steps