For Families with Children Aged 8–12

Free support for family routines and healthy habits in Croydon

As children grow, so do the challenges – and opportunities. HENRY in Croydon offers FREE support to help families of older children build stronger routines, better mealtimes and lifelong healthy habits.

Whether your child is becoming more independent or you're finding mealtimes more stressful, our programme and workshops offer practical ideas that work for real life.

Healthy Families: Growing Up (8–12)

Free 8-week programme for families in Croydon

This friendly group programme supports parents and carers of older children to make positive changes at home – with food, emotions, routines and more.

Across 8 weekly sessions, we’ll explore:

• Family meals and healthy food
• Screen time and physical activity
• Building emotional wellbeing
• Managing tricky behaviours
• Setting routines that stick

For who: Families with children aged 8–12 living in Croydon
Where: Local venues across Croydon
Cost: Free

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Eat Well for Less Workshop

Free workshop to support healthy eating on a budget

Discover practical tips for healthy eating that works with your budget.
This session is full of real-life ideas for saving money, reducing waste and feeling more in control at mealtimes.

You’ll explore:

• Budget-friendly food shopping
• Affordable healthy swaps
• Simple, balanced meals for the whole family

For who: Parents and carers of children aged 0–12
Where: Online or face-to-face – dates available each term
Cost: Free

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Family Meals Made Easy Workshop

Create delicious meals with simple ingredients — perfect for busy families!

As children grow more independent, mealtimes can become a challenge.
This session supports families to make food and conversations more relaxed, balanced and positive.

You will:

• Learn healthy cooking on a budget with everyday ingredients
• Try simple, nutritious recipes the whole family will enjoy
• Pick up tips to make mealtimes easier and more fun
• Explore ways to involve children in cooking and build healthy habits

For who: Families with children aged 0–12 living in Croydon
Where: Local venues across Croydon
Cost: Free

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