8. COMMUNICATE REGULARLY WITH FAMILIES AND SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT FOOD AND HEALTHY EATING.

Build relationships with families. Frequent communication and information sharing supports a consistent approach to food choices and feeding practices in all settings. 

BRITISH COLUMBIA CHILD CARE Licensing REGULATION: 

• Make available to parents information on the food and drink given to children.  

GOOD PRACTICES:

• Invite families to eat with their children on site at celebration meals and snacks and other food activities. 
• Celebrate and share foods from different cultures. 
• Help families learn about feeding children and healthy eating by inviting a registered dietitian to speak or giving written information. 
• Direct families to credible provincial or local health authority websites (e.g. HealthLinkBC) and local food programs.