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5 Healthy Tips to Teach Your Kids

Apr 10, 2019

5 Healthy Tips to Teach Your Kids

It’s true, healthy parents have healthy kids. In fact, you are the most important influence on your child, especially when they’re young. One of the best things you can do to help your child’s health and wellness is to set a good example. When you eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, exercise regularly and attend regular check-ups with your doctor, your kids are more likely to follow suit.

5 tips to help your children live a healthy life

There is a large body of research suggesting physical activity and a healthy diet pay off in the classroom. When your kids are healthy, they are happier, more focused and do better in school. Help them stay healthy with these tips:

  • Get regular check-ups
    Give your children a healthy start by making sure they visit their pediatrician and dentist for regular checkups. Show them it’s important by setting and keeping your own health appointments as well. When you make health a priority while they’re young, they are more likely to continue with regular checkups into adulthood.
  • Limit screen time
    TV, computer games, iPads and smartphones can be fun and educational, but small minds and bodies need a lot of physical stimulation throughout the day. Limit screen time to two hours per day or less.
  • Eat the rainbow
    Teach your kids about food early, so they understand the value of a healthy meal. Introduce them to a selection of colorful fruits and vegetables, so it becomes a natural part of their diet. Food is like fuel, the more nutritious their diet, the better they’ll feel physically and emotionally.
  • Hydrate with H20
    Instead of reaching for soft drinks or juice, give your kids a tall glass of water when they’re thirsty. Store-bought juices and soda contain a lot of sugar and can lead to health complications like weight gain or even diabetes if consumed in excess.
  • Get moving
    Encourage physical fitness and show them that exercise is fun. Kids want to do everything you do, especially when they’re young. So go ahead, climb, swing and slide at the park with them.

Kids love to get up and get moving, but sometimes that means bumps and bruises. Pomona Valley Health Centers has your little one covered head to toe with convenient urgent care in La Verne, Chino Hills, Claremont and Pomona. Call 909-630-7829 for more information about our urgent care services.

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