Schools + Parents
Parent Engagement

Healthy habits begin at home, so Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) provides a range of ways for parents to stay abreast of health trends, emerging programming and research.

Newsletters

BCHD’s Youth Services newsletter provides parents with an update on all lessons being taught through the LiveWell Kids program, as well as healthy recipes and activities to try at home.

LiveWell Blog

Read ways to keep your family healthy, active and connected on BCHD’s LiveWell Blog. Topics range from exploring the life-extending principles of Blue Zones Project to healthy cooking tips and recipes.

Talk About It

The more we talk about it, the more mental health becomes normal. We need to talk about mental health with the same sensitivity, care and importance as physical health. It’s up to us to remove the stigma.

Health Events

BCHD organizes and hosts hundreds of family-friendly health events in the Beach Cities each year – including free fitness series, mindfulness workshops, purpose workshops, cooking demonstrations, health assessments and much more.

Talk to Your Kids About Vaping

The U.S. Surgeon General named vaping a youth epidemic.

Parents, you’re the most important influence in your child’s life. Talk to them about the dangers of vaping today.

South Bay Families Connected

Supporting parents in their efforts to help their kids reach their full potential and live healthy, fulfilled lives. South Bay Families Connected offers parents free resources, education and opportunities to connect.

At-Home Activities for Students

Find activities for students to do at home and together as a family on nutrition, gardening, mindfulness and more!

Health Information + Resources

Find health-related resources and information for adults and families within the South Bay and Greater Los Angeles area. Need additional assistance? Contact Beach Cities Health District’s Community Services Department for more information at 310-374-3426 and press option 1.

Childhood Obesity Decline in Redondo Beach 

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in partnership with Beach Cities Health District. Recent Trends in Childhood Obesity Prevalence in the Redondo Beach Unified School District: A Case Study; June 2020. 

Palacios, C., Simon, P., Steward, A., Garner, T., Hameed, H., & Shetgiri, R. (2022). Impact of an Elementary School-Based Wellness Initiative on Child Obesity Prevalence: LiveWell Kids. Health Promotion Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399211065717