Class Schedule through September 2011
Please feel free to join any class listed below! WIC nutrition classes
are open to the general public. All who are interested may attend the
classes, whether or not you receive WIC services and benefits.
The schedule of classes changes every quarter.
Effort is made to meet your scheduling needs by offering each class on different
days of the week and at different times of the day. Simply call your
nearest WIC clinic for the days and times that each class will be offered.
BF-054-03: Breastfeeding For All the Right Reasons
Description: A facilitated discussion group lesson for pregnant women to learn about the advantages of breastfeeding. They will also discuss ways they could overcome barriers to breastfeeding, and how to get help. We will also answer any questions and concerns they have about breastfeeding. 10/05
Published: 2005
Available in: English
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Breastfeeding
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:37:16 PM
BF-054-07: A Healthier Baby by Breastfeeding
Description: A facilitated discussion group lesson for pregnant and/or breastfeeding woman. How to breastfeed successfully will be discussed. Positioning, hunger cues, how to make enough milk, and their questions/ concerns about breastfeeding will be covered. 6/00
Published: 2000
Available in: English
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Breastfeeding
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:36:13 PM
CF-000-09: Watching Your Childs Weight: How Do You Get Your Child To Eat, But Not Too Much?
Description: This activity discussion lesson deals with the negative consequences of forcing a child to eat and of the amount of food served. Tips are also provided for making mealtimes enjoyable for children. (7/96)
Published: 1996
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Children
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:25:40 PM
CF-000-10: Watching Your Child's Weight: Don't Use Food As a Reward or Punishment
Description: This discussion lesson deals with inappropriate use of food as a reward for children and how setting limits can prevent a child from becoming overweight. (7/96)
Published: 1996
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: January through March
Client Categories: Children
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:26:46 PM
CF-000-17: Feeding Your Child 1-3 Years
Description: This lesson shares the experiences of three families in feeding their 1-3 year old toddler and covers a variety of topics that concern feeding toddlers. (8/00)
Published: 2000
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Children
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 11:35:20 AM
CF-000-20: Making Grocery Shopping Pleasant
Description: This lesson uses discussion with parents to cover tips for limiting the influence of ads on their child's demands for fast food or junk food. (11/03)
Published: 2003
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: July through September
Client Categories: Children
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:44:12 PM
GN-000-16: Fit Families, Portion Awareness
Description: Lesson and video discuss practical tips for controlling portion sizes. Lesson contains several hands-on portion demonstrations. 10/06
Published: 2006
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 11:47:48 AM
GN-054-06: Too Much of a Good Thing
Description: A facilitated discussion group for WIC participants to discuss ways they eat healthy when they eat out, recommended portion sizes, and alternatives to super-sizing will be discussed. 10/05
Published: 2005
Available in: English
Class dates: January through March
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:28:22 PM
IF-000-09: Infant Feeding Bingo
Description: This activity and game lesson identifies appropriate foods for infants during various months of infancy and signs of developmental readiness and appropriate feeding methods. 8/99
Published: 1999
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Infant
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:38:08 PM
IF-000-17: Starting Solid Foods: An Infant Class
Description: This lesson gives information about which foods to give to an infant and why. 11/03
Published: 2003
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Infant
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:45:04 PM
IF-000-18: Watch Me Grow
Description: This lesson covers age ranges that infants start infant cereal and begin self-feeding. Parents can learn how to help their infant develop new skills during the stages that occur in their first year. 11/03
Published: 2003
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Infant
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:45:55 PM
MN-000-07: A Healthy Pregnancy
Description: This lesson discusses tips for having a healthy pregnancy and foods rich in nutrients is needed in higher quantities during pregnancy, the importance of avoiding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs during pregnancy. 4/97
Published: 1997
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Pregnancy
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:01:20 PM
MN-000-13: Being Active During and After Pregnancy
Description: This lesson contains information on the importance of being active and having a healthy diet during pregnancy. 12/03
Published: 2003
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Pregnancy
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:02:04 PM
NR-000-12: For Goodness Sake! Prevent Anemia
Description: This lesson discussed iron-deficiency anemia, foods high in iron and foods high in vitamin C and the preparation of 4 iron-rich dishes. 8/02
Published: 2002
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:34:03 PM
PN-054-02: Get Up and Get Started
Description: A facilitated discussion group about exercise, reasons why it is important, and ways to begin a personal exercise plan. 9/06
Published: 2006
Available in: English
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: PostPartum
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:58:16 PM
PN-000-07: What Can I do Besides Eat?
Description: This lesson gives postpartum women the chance to examine some of their emotional reasons for eating. 3/05
Published: 2005
Available in: English and Spanish
Accompanying Material: •Two copies of the "Food Diary" handout for each class member attached; make copies as necessary •One copy of the attached handout "Reasons People May Overeat" for each class member. Make copies as necessary. •One copy of the attached handout "What to Do Instead of Overeating" for each class member; make copies as necessary. •One copy of the attached handout "Why Am I Eating?" for each class member; make copies as necessary. •Flip chart or black board •Markers or chalk •A pen or pencil for each class member
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: PostPartum
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:57:44 PM
SP-000-01: Storing Leftovers Safety
Description: This self-paced lesson teaches how to store leftovers safely.
Published: 2008
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Children
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 11:42:36 AM
SP-000-02: Healthy Choices to Go
Description: This self-paced lesson provides tips for healthy choices when eating out.
Published: 2000
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Children
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 11:44:05 AM
SP-000-06: Helping Hand for Breastfeeding Moms
Description: This self-paced lesson discusses ways family and friends can give support to a new breastfeeding mom. 8/99
Published: 1999
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Breastfeeding
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 2:01:55 PM
SP-000-13: Get Moving, Feel Great, Lose Weight
Description: This self-paced lesson encourages making a change in a family's health. Being active means feeling great! This lesson gives examples of activities for the family. 6/02
Published: 2002
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:29:27 PM
SP-000-14: How Will You Feed Your New Baby
Description: This self-paced lesson is a motivational lesson targeting teens but can be used for any mom. Gives information why breastfeeding is better than formula feeding. This lesson will educate moms and allows her to decide how to feed her baby. 4/03
Published: 2003
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Infant
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:47:03 PM
SP-000-20: Weaning Your Baby from the Bottle for Healthy Teeth and Healthy Diet.
Description: This lesson is for mothers of older infants. The lesson has tips on weaning babies, when to do it and why it is important. 9/04
Published: 2004
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Infant
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:51:01 PM
SP-000-26: How Does Secondhand Smoke Affect My Family?
Description: This self-paced lesson is for all participants. The lesson discusses the risks of exposure to secondhand smoke for children, infants, and pregnant women and gives suggestions on how to reduce the exposure to secondhand smoke. 2/07
Published: 2007
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:31:41 PM
SP-087-06: Folic Acid and Baby
Description: This self paced lesson desrcibes the importance of folic acid, when you should get it, and how you can get it. It includes a fill in the blank activity. 3/04
Published: 2004
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Pregnancy
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:08:10 PM
SP-087-07: Be a Good Role Model
Description: This self paced lesson on being a good role model. It includes tips for success and a "role models' creed. It has a fill in the blank pledge page to motivate parents to be a good role model. 4/04
Published: 2004
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Children
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 11:46:09 AM
BF-017-10: Peer Counselor Led Breastfeeding Class
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Breastfeeding
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:41:12 PM
GN-026-01: Eat Healthy Snacks and Move More
Description: Eat Healthy Snacks and Move More - Catch 5 Class 1 - Interactive client centered nutrition education facilitated class which will build clients' skills and confidence in making healthy snack choices at and away from home and include a small exercise component as time allows
Published: 2007
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: April through June
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:42:55 PM
GN-026-03: Eat a Rainbow of Fruits & Vegetables and Move More
Description: Eat a Rainbow of Fruits & Vegetables and Move More - Catch 5 Class 3 - Interactive client centered nutrition education facilitated class which will promote consumption of fruits and vegetables and decrease physical inactivity.
Published: 2007
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 11:55:16 AM
GN-026-03: Eat a Rainbow of Fruits & Vegetables and Move More
Description: Eat a Rainbow of Fruits & Vegetables and Move More - Catch 5 Class 3 - Interactive client centered nutrition education facilitated class which will promote consumption of fruits and vegetables and decrease physical inactivity.
Published: 2007
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: October through December
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:20:11 PM
GN-002-03: MyPyramid
Description: Texas Cooperative Extension Expanded Nutrition Program WIC Lesson
Published: 2007
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 11:53:44 AM
WL-000-00: All Web Lessons
Description: All TexasWIC.org Web Lessons. WL-000-01, Kitchen Food Safety; WL-000-02, Smart Snacks for Children; WL-000-03, Active Play and Your Child; WL-000-04, How Will I Feed My New Baby; WL-000-05, Feeding Your Baby From Birth to 6 Months; WL-000-06, Healthy Eating, Healthy Pregnancy; WL-000-07, How Do I Know If I can make enough milk; WL-000-08, Follow the Rainbow to Better Health with Fruits and Vegetables.
Published: 2007
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:33:42 PM
GN-000-09: Milk Comparison
Description: 1) Participant will be able to identify type of milk using total calories per serving and grams of fat per serving. 2) Participants will be able to name the type of milk recommended for adults and children over the age of 2 years. 3) Participants will be able to name the type of milk recommended for children between 1-2 years of age.
Published: 1998
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: July through September
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:45:27 PM
CF-005-02: Top 10 Issues in Feeding Children
Description: Facilitated class and core class addressing 10 issues related to feeding children, including 1.overweight children 2.picky eating 3.fruits and vegetables 4.recommended thirst quenchers 5. is fast food good food 6.healthy snacks 7.oral health 8.feeding skill development 9.feeding relationship 10.any other concerns mom and dads may have
Published: 2009
Available in: English and Spanish
Accompanying Material: State agency child module and handouts--Feeding Your Child 1-3; Feeding Your Child 4-6; Fit Kids handouts and flip charts
Class dates: October through December
Client Categories: Children
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:14:30 PM
CF-005-02: Top 10 Issues in Feeding Children
Description: Facilitated class and core class addressing 10 issues related to feeding children, including 1.overweight children 2.picky eating 3.fruits and vegetables 4.recommended thirst quenchers 5. is fast food good food 6.healthy snacks 7.oral health 8.feeding skill development 9.feeding relationship 10.any other concerns mom and dads may have
Published: 2009
Available in: English and Spanish
Accompanying Material: State agency child module and handouts--Feeding Your Child 1-3; Feeding Your Child 4-6; Fit Kids handouts and flip charts
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Children
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 11:33:49 AM
SP-007-10: What is a Whole Grain?
Description: A three page self-paced module adapted from California State WIC. This module highlights the benefits of whole grains and the new WIC approved whole grains.
Published: 2009
Available in: English and Spanish
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: General
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:32:54 PM
CF-058-01: More Matters: Sneaky Ways to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Description: This lesson is an interactive discussion that incorporates www.MyPyramid.gov. Participants will learn about the importance of fruit and vegetable intake amongst their children. They will also learn how they can increase fruit and vegetable consumption by trying some "sneaky" recipes.
Published: 2010
Available in: English and Spanish
Accompanying Material: N/A
Class dates: April through June
Client Categories: Children
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:30:56 PM
SP-000-32: Breastfeeding Beyond the First Few Months
Description: This self-paced lesson reviews the benefits of extended nursing, while also allowing women the opportunity to discuss any concerns about breastfeeding beyond the first few months with WIC staff. This lesson can be used as a conversation starter amongst a group or with an individual. Upon completion, qualified WIC staff should review the lesson with the participant and address the participant's concerns.
Published: 2010
Available in: English and Spanish
Accompanying Material: (optional): Breastfeeding Beyond Six Months stock # 13061331
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Breastfeeding
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 2:03:44 PM
SP-001-02: Infant Feeding for 0-12 Months
Description: Self paced lesson describes infant feeding during the first year, with the months brokedn down from 0 to 4, 4 to 6, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, and 10 to 12 months with recommendations of types and textures of foods, when to start cup, readiness to start solids
Published: 2010
Available in: English and Spanish
Accompanying Material: None
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Infant
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 12:48:27 PM
MN-076-02: Making Healthy Choices During Pregnancy
Description: This class focuses on making healthy choices during pregnancy - including physical activity and choosing foods that are lower in calories and more healthy.
Published: 2010
Available in: English and Spanish
Accompanying Material: None
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Pregnancy
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:04:37 PM
BF-020-01: Benefits of Breastfeeding
Description: This class uses group discussion. The facilitator acts as a discussion guide, encouraging clients to share their knowledge about breastfeeding benefits and explore other benefits of breastfeeding.
Published: 2010
Available in: English and Spanish
Accompanying Material: -Pamphlet: Breastfeeding Facts (Stock #13-162) -Pamphlet: Mother's Milk: It's More Than Just Food (Stock #13-184) -Breastfeeding Resource Directory -Post-it notes for clients to write a breastfeeding benefit -Pencils/pens -Dry erase board and markers Breastfeeding fact cards (included with the lesson)
Class dates: Core Class (taught October through September)
Client Categories: Breastfeeding
Offered at all clinics.
Last Updated: 9/29/2010 1:39:50 PM
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