If there’s one thing that I have learned as a parent, it’s the fact that children mimic what we do as parents. Therefore, being healthy in front of them encourages them to be healthy, as well.
And, there’s nothing quite like watching your children grow up to be strong and healthy!
So, with this in mind, let’s go through three ways you can set an example to your children and help them to build healthy habits now that will last into the future.
Make Sure They See You Exercise
If you exercise in front of your kids, they’ll come to accept exercise as a normal thing to do on a daily basis. Doing this will be much better at sticking to workout and/or gym routines in the future.
However, if you are seeing that your kids don’t get enough exercise these days, especially with COVID, find some fun YouTube videos that will get them moving such as SuperHero Joe. My son loves his exercise videos. There’s also a lot of fun family fitness videos to participate in, as well.
Eat Right in Front of Them
Aside from exercising, mindful eating and healthy eating is also very important. For example, if you pull out an apple and show your kids just how tasty it is, they’ll be much more likely to pick one up and take a bite themselves. So try to keep the candy snacking to a minimum and opt for healthier household options such as fruits and vegetables.
But, also keep in mind that some children do have food allergies which can turn them into even more of a picky eater. That’s okay. Simply be flexible and work with them to find options that are a better fit for them.
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Always Practice Kindness When They’re Around
Finally, practice kindness.Be mindful when your children are around and treat them with kindness and respect. Children don’t deserve to have regular frustration taken out on them.
Learn to sit down and talk to them about situations, so that they learn to understand that all feelings are valid and that even frustrating situations can be managed with kindness,
Final Thoughts
Setting healthy habits for children not only helps the children, but it also helps the parents. So, don’t forget to be mindful with yourself and your children in setting healthy habits such as the three in today’s post.
