We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national movement designed to give parents, caregivers, and entire communities a way to help children 8 to 13 years old stay at a healthy weight. Research shows that parents and caregivers are the primary influence on this age group.

The We Can! national education program provides parents and caregivers with tools, fun activities, and more to help them encourage healthy eating, increased physical activity, and reduced time sitting in front of the screen (TV or computer) in their entire family.

Materials Development and Dissemination
For the We Can! program, the NIH has developed and/or selected many science-based resources and tools that are appropriate for parents, caregivers, and communities, including:

• Curricula that educate parents and caregivers and children about healthy nutrition, physical activity, and reducing screen time. All of these curricula are designed to help children maintain a healthy weight.


• Numerous resources designed for community organizers and program planners to run the We Can! program in a variety of settings.  These include toolkits, an online training, promotional materials, and many more.


• Many consumer-friendly tools, tip sheets, and interactive resources for families, communities, and health care professionals.


• A Web site with helpful content that offers the entire program’s tools and resources for download, mostly free of charge. Visit the tools and resources section to see a complete list.