Get Up and MOVE!
Your child's health is directly related to their educational success. Being active for 30 minutes a day is crucial to a child's well-being. A healthy body equals a healthy mind. If there is a time in the day when your child is growing frustrated or overwhelmed with homework or other tasks, let them take a short exercise break, like the video provided above. They will come back to the task feeling refreshed and ready to work. Taking a walk around the neighborhood, playing at the park, or even doing a silly dance in the living room are all fun ways to incorporate healthy habits in your home.
Motivating your children to get up and play can sometimes be a challenging task. Click on the picture above to find more information about how to get your children active.
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Have some time to spare? Take your child to the playground! This is an excellent way to get your children up and moving. Click on the image above to find free parks around your home.
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Feeding Healthy Bellys and Minds!
The foods our children eat supply them with the energy needed to move and think. This food influences both their physical and mental health. Incorporating healthy meals is difficult at times, especially when you have a picky eater at the table. Children gain pride in their creations; therefore, preparing healthy meals as a family could actually result in clean plates no matter how many vegetables are included in the dish. Below, I have supplied you with two websites that hold healthy meals made and approved by kids.
Bond with your child through the process of cooking dinner. Not only does cooking give your child fine motor practice, but it also leaves your family with a tasty meal! Click on the pictures above for healthy recipes that you can make as a family.