Your children's health largely depends on you, because children naturally develop the same health habits as their parents. If you want your children to grow up healthy and happy, then teach them by your example.
- Be a good role model
You can show your children by example that a sedentary lifestyle is not good. Get active, spend less time in front of the TV and reduce your intake of unhealthy fast food.
- Sit down and eat as a family
Despite your busy schedule, you should find time for daily meals together.
- Make exercise a family activity
Your kids will be more likely to exercise if you do too, especially if you make exercise fun together.
- Limit TV and computer time
Both adults and children spend too much time at the computer and in front of the TV. This can lead to weight gain and other problems related to a sedentary lifestyle.
- Teach kids to cook
Another way, apart from sharing meals, to spend quality time with your child is to involve them in meal preparation. Let them go shopping with you, explain to them why you choose certain types, etc. until serving.
- Do not reward children with food
Although it's very easy to buy the kids ice cream or candy for something good they've done, find another way to motivate them. Take them to the movies, to a show, their favorite sports field or let their friends sleep over.
- And fast food let her be healthy
We cannot avoid fast food, but we can still opt for healthier options.
- Keep fruit on the table instead of sweets
Strawberries, cherries, cherries, apples, bananas, raisins... There are many options, and your child will surely like some fruit. Don't peck him with ugly foods and foods he doesn't like, but find healthy versions of what he likes.
- Teach your child about portions
Since restaurants that offer larger portions are more frequented, a child might get the impression that more is better. Hang portion sizes on him and teach him the proper use of utensils.
- If your child has a weight problem, don't ignore it
The worst thing you can do is accuse the child of being a glutton or something. Instead, make an appointment with a nutritionist, let him explain to you, as well as to the child, how he should eat healthily.
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