Discover HENRY Week from 7 to 11 September 2026

Family life can bring lots of changes and challenges as children grow.

Whether it’s finding routines that work, supporting children’s wellbeing or making time to be active together every family is different.

That’s where HENRY can help.

Available across Leeds, the 0 to 19 Public Health Service alongside Healthy Schools offer the free HENRY programmes for families with children aged 0 to 5 years and 5 to 12 years.

The programmes provide:

• practical ideas
• information and support to help families build on what is already working well
• and explore new ways to support their family’s health and wellbeing.

Many people think HENRY is only about healthy eating or parenting. While these are important parts of the programme, HENRY offers much more.

It takes a whole-family approach helping families understand how everyday experiences relationships and habits can support children’s growth development and wellbeing.

Take a look at our videos which share real experiences of taking part in HENRY and highlight how the programme has supported families in their day-to-day lives.

Note: HENRY 0 to 5 and HENRY 5 to 12 are booked separately.

Watch the videos below to learn more about each HENRY, then choose and book onto the programme that’s right for your family.

The early years are an important time for children’s growth and development.

HENRY 0 to 5 supports parents and carers with practical ideas and information to help give children the best possible start in life.

The programme can help families to:

• develop healthy eating and activity habits
• support children’s emotional wellbeing
• build positive parent-child relationships
• create enjoyable family routines
• feel more confident as a parent or carer

Watch our HENRY 0 to 5 video to hear directly from parents and facilitators about how the programme has helped families build healthy habits enjoy time together and support their children’s development.

As children grow family life changes and new opportunities and challenges can arise.

HENRY 5 to 12 supports families with practical ideas and support for these important years.

The programme can help families to:

• develop healthy routines that fit family life
• encourage children’s confidence and independence
• strengthen communication and relationships
• support emotional wellbeing
• make healthy changes together as a family

Watch our HENRY 5 to 12 video to hear how families have used the programme to tackle everyday challenges build routines that work for them and make positive changes together.

Do you find it difficult to make time for yourself?

Taking time for yourself is important to recharge as a parent and deal with the demands that family life can bring.

“With the HENRY programme, I learnt some great tips for looking after myself and boosting my batteries to help cope with the ups and down of family life”

Does bedtime sometimes feel like a struggle?

Getting in good family routines can help parents and children feel happier and healthier.
Establishing a sleep routine can be one of the biggest challenges for parents, but HENRY can help with gentle, age-appropriate support to build healthy routines around bedtime.

Do family mealtimes sometimes feel stressful?

Sitting down to enjoy the same healthy meal together as a family might feel like a dream
HENRY supports parents and carers to make healthy choices to enjoy mealtimes together and build positive habits around food.

“Before joining HENRY, mealtimes could be stressful!
The programme gave us simple ideas that worked for our family. We now eat together often, and mealtimes feel much calmer and more enjoyable.”

Looking for new to keep children active?

HENRY shares fun, low-cost ideas to encourage play, family activities and time away from screens.

Finding toothbrushing a challenge?

Many parents find it difficult to encourage children to brush their teeth twice a day.

HENRY offers tips and advice on building healthy habits caring for teeth and reducing sugar.