Healthy Environments Study (HEROs)

This intervention study will test the impact of the intervention through a quasi-experimental staggered implementation pilot design. The aims will test whether the implementation of a parent-child interaction intervention, focusing on eating and activity behaviors, will improve children's eating behaviors, motor performance and parent-child interactions in these domains. This project seeks to answer the following research questions: 1. Do children participating in the family-based intervention demonstrate enhanced PA and eating behaviors? * Hypothesis 1.1: Children receiving the family-based intervention will have higher PA levels and enhanced motor skills compared to children in the control group. * Hypothesis 1.2: Children receiving the family-based intervention will demonstrate enhanced eating behaviors compared to children in the control group. 2. Can the home environment be improved by parents' self-monitoring of food availability and electronic devices; and the application of mindful parenting strategies? * Hypothesis 2.1: Evaluation of food items in the home and electronic devices in the child's bedroom will demonstrate a more positive home environment of participants receiving the family-based HEROs intervention. * Hypothesis 2.2: Parents will report more positive parent-child interactions after receiving the family-based HEROs intervention.