• Explain to participants that healthy snacking can be incorporated into nearly any event or gathering.

• Encourage participants to share ideas for how they believe they can spread the healthy snacking message and incorporate healthy snacks into school/community meetings and events.

• Brainstorm some other healthy snack ideas that target your school population and the interests of parents/families.

• Suggest parents be proactive and share healthful recipes whenever possible.

• Consider compiling their own recipe handouts to share with others via print or e-mail.

• Encourage parents to use and share the recipes and tips from The “A” List of Healthy Snacks brochure and presentation.

• Ask others if they're interested in helping you /other parents/the principal bring healthy snacking to all schoolrelated events where snacks are provided.

• Ask interested participants to attend a follow-up meeting.

• Draw up an agenda for the meeting.

• Offer child-sitting services for the next meeting, if possible.