This module covers:

• Classifications of childhood obesity and the need for evidence-based treatment
• The traffic light system as a way of simplifying nutrition and physical activity messages
• Energy balance and tying weight change to specific behaviors
• Shaping families towards behavior change by using S.M.A.R.T. goals and problem solving as an individualized approach

This module covers:

• Helping families classify foods and activity levels using  the traffic light eating and activity plan 
• Teaching families to use nutrition labels to understand nutrient and energy density 
• Shaping families towards decreasing red food intake and screen time early in the program 
• Episodic future thinking as a tool for keeping families motivated throughout the program 

This module covers:

• How parents model behavior for their children and assisting parents in becoming healthy role models 
• The nature of behavior change in children and supporting a parent navigating challenges with their child 
• Coaching parents to set limits or use positive reinforcements to shape a child towards behavior change 
• The impact of the home environment on a child’s progress towards a healthier lifestyle and the importance of using stimulus control to set a family up for success 

This module covers:

• How to build routines with your families 
• Meal regularity and how it helps control hunger levels throughout the day 
• Meal planning and grocery shopping for families with busy lifestyles and limited budgets 
• Planning for physical activity and minimizing barriers for families 
• The importance of sleep for children and outcomes on behavior 
• Self-monitoring routines in FBT that promote behavior change 

This module covers:

• The social facilitation model for FBT 
• The importance of advocating for support throughout all domains of life to reinforce healthy lifestyle habits 
• Teasing and bullying’s impact on self-esteem and directing families towards healthy coping strategies 
• Helping families develop healthy and positive body image 
• How emotional eating can impact parents and children and healthier alternatives to coping with hunger, anger, loneliness, and being tired 

This module covers:

• The importance of working towards cultural competence 
• Cultural differences regarding food 
• Cultural differences regarding weight 
• Why coaches need to cultivate cultural humility 
• How social determinants of health impact health behaviors and outcomes 
• Tips for working with families facing systemic barriers and challenges

This module covers:

• Assisting families during a period of lapse or relapse 
• The correlation between motivation and healthy behaviors 
• Setting up a long-term weight control plan for a family 
• Considerations when adjusting a child’s calories for weight maintenance 
• Addressing concerning behavior around eating and activity 
• The FBT program modules and outlines, as well as tips on managing groups