Parent to parent support for a healthy start in life

The aim and unique contribution of this project was to evaluate whether training volunteers to deliver a HENRY parenting programme on a one-to-one basis was feasible. Using a mixed methods approach, parent-reported pre- and post-programme outcomes and focus groups conducted with parents and volunteer facilitators were analysed. It was feasible to recruit and train volunteers to deliver a structured preschool obesity prevention programme, which parents considered acceptable and enjoyable, with preliminary reports of parent and child benefits.