Leading by example is one of the best ways parents can create healthy habits for children. If we want our children to develop healthy habits, we have to lead a lifestyle the whole family is involved in.
How to create healthy habits for children:
Turn the TV off – children tend to sit in front of the tv as long as their parents will allow. This can go on for literally hours, day after day. Inactivity can lead to obesity in children since they tend to eat and drink while watching tv. Obesity can lead to health problems later in life and even at a tender age. Have rules set for how much tv viewing is allowed and start this as soon as your children are old enough to watch tv?
Share meals – meals aren’t just for eating, but for sharing family time together. You can greatly influence a …