So often, we focus on getting healthy only after a problem arises. When we become overweight, we quickly go on a diet and try to resolve the issue. When we learn we have diabetes, we make sure to take the proper steps to counteract it. When we sprain an ankle, we tape it up and rest. However, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of medicine. The best way to fix your health issues is to never have them in the first place. How can you do this? By staying healthy and generally taking proper steps, and this process truly begins in childhood. Here are three ways that you can teach your kids good health habits: 1) Sports The best way to show your kids to be healthy is by making the process actually be fun for them. Instead of making your kids run in a circle, introduce them to basketball and watch them beg to go running on the court. 2) Food Picky eating starts as a child. Instead of becoming your kid’s personal chef, take a stand and ensure that they actually are eating their fruits and veggies. Trust us, your kids will be glad you taught them food experimentation when they get older. 3) Sleep Teach your kids the importance of a great night’s sleep by helping them to get to bed early while they are still under your roof. The National Sleep Foundation offers recommendations for the amount of sleep needed per age on their website.
