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staying active with hula hoopIllinois Public Media, which includes WILL radio and television, is playing an important role in helping families stay healthy. Our early education outreach efforts reach child care providers and parents with information vital to establishing healthy habits for life.

Our health and wellness projects have brought schools, public health departments, food banks, United Way and others together to fight childhood Elizabeth Marshallobesity. They have used the power of media and books to teach parents and child care providers about nutrition and exercise.

Learn about our C-U Fit Families initiative.

See what a child care provider learned from our Healthy Habits initiative.

 



Two-thirds of parents say they've seen their child imitate positive behaviors from television.


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