Helping Your Child Be Healthy and Fit For The Coming School Year.... Shools In Session:
Long-term good health is less an accident than
result of good habits and wise choices. To enjoy good health now and in future, youngsters must learn how to eat, exercise, sleep, control stress, and be responsible for personal cleanliness and reducing risk of disease. In addition, they need to be aware of what to do in an emergency and when to say "no".
Habits that include eating nutritious foods and understanding relationship between physical and emotional health will help your child grow up healthy. Your child's ability to learn and chances for a longer and more productive life can be greatly improved by developing and following good health practices.
First of All, Your Child Is Special
The mental and emotional health of your child is just as important as physical health. From earliest moment, a child needs to feel that he or she is special and cared about by family members and friends.
A child who enjoys good mental and emotional health is able to approach new situations with confidence. When children are comfortable with hemselves, they can express their emotions in a positive way.
As children learn to value themselves and develop confidence in their ability to make responsible decisions, they are building a sense of self-worth or self-esteem.
Parents and teachers share responsibility for helping children build self-confidence. A child who is confident is more successful in everyday interactions with peers and adults.
Confidence in one's abilit to learn new and difficult skills can affect future achievement, as well. Developing a trusting relationship with your child, establishing open communication, and recognizing personal achievements are all important. When children know they can do something well, it makes them feel special.
Get Ready, Get Set, Grow Up Healthy
From time your child is born, there are ways in which you can help your child learn how to grow up healthy. Good nutrition does not mean that your children cannot eat their favorite foods or that they must eat foods they do not like.
Good nutrition means variety and moderation in a person's diet. Choosing what foods to eat is important in pursuing a healthy life. Your children may choose to eat certain foods because they taste good or because they are available. Make nutritious foods available and monitor "sometimes" foods--sugary snacks and fatty desserts.
