All About KidShape^®

KidShape builds healthy families.   We teach families practical tools and resources to improve eating and physical activity habits, manage stress, and improve self-esteem.  The program is evidence-based and helps families make small gradual changes that last a lifetime.

Each class starts with a check-in where families can share what's working and maybe what's not working to get healthier.   Each week a KidShape coach leads an interactive class topic a specific topic related to eating healthy, moving more, changing behaviors or a combination.   The whole family is engaged in activities and practices the tools taught.  Each class ends with goal setting.

Families can learn about 24 different topics related to eating healthy, moving more, changing behaviors, managing stress and feeling good about exactly who we are today.

The KidShape Community is made of up of families like you.    It is a community forum where you can connect with other families and share what's working, celebrate wins,  and brainstorm solutions to challenges.  Access to the community is included in your enrollment in KidShape classes.

Each family enrolled in KidShape classes will be contacted by a KidShape Coach, either via text, email or phone, to check-in and provide individualized family coaching.   Coaching helps families practice what they learn in KidShape classes and brainstorm solutions to challenges they may be experiencing. 

Families with children ages 8 to 12 years old can enroll in KidShape, who are interested in learning and practicing a healthier lifestyle.    All members of the family are encouraged to participate in the classes.  However each enrolled student needs at least one parent or guardian to attend the classes with the student.  

KidShape classes are taught by our high energy KidShape Coach.   Each KidShape Coach is a qualified health care professional, including Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and psychologists.    All are wellness and behavior change experts.

KidShape started in the 1990s as a in-person healthy eating and exercise program for families with children and teens who had obesity.   It has evolved to include many more researched backed tools and resources to help families practice wellness - mind, body, spirit. 

When you enroll in KidShape classes you will be contacted by a KidShape Coach(Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or Psychologist) to schedule your KidShape Family Assessment.  Before your assessment, you will be asked to complete the KidShape questionnaire about your family's lifestyle.   Please answer these questions as accurately and honestly as possible.  During the 30-45 minutes assessment, the KidShape Coach review the KidShape questionnaire with your family and help develop a plan to support a healthier lifestyle for your family.