Amy & Aron's

It can be difficult to encourage your kids to live in a healthy way, However, with the emergence of the coronavirus and the way it impacts more seriously on those individuals with underlying health conditions and those that are overweight, we want our children to consider their health. This can be a fine balancing act with our older brood as we don’t want them to develop a negative relationship with food or exercise. Go slowly and make it a family transition to a healthier lifestyle by doing it together. Take a look at these three simple ways to get your kids more health-conscious.





Hobbies

Kids often want to sit for hours in front of a TV screen with a controller in their hands as they play a video game. The connectivity of consoles now enables kids to communicate and play with fellow gamers across the globe. This can make video games highly addictive. However, they are very sedentary and do not provide opportunities to stay healthy. Don’t ban the console altogether but you do need to make opportunities for healthier pursuits. Use this as an excuse to enjoy some quality family time together. Consider heading outdoors on a bike ride, take a trip to the coast and have fun playing beach tennis, or go for some walks in the countryside. Kids love spending time with their mom and dad, so facilitate this alongside their need for the console.




Health Visits

It’s a good idea for your children to have an annual checkup to keep an eye on their general health. Yes, it can be boring, but it will be relatively simple to organize. Ensure that your little darlings have an annual eye exam to check their vision and health of their eyes. They need to visit the dentist once a year for a general clean and checkup. And they should see a doctor annually to ensure that they are hitting their developmental milestones. Don’t allow this to slip. This regimen will detect any ailments early to nip them in the bud. These visits also get your kids used to optometrists, dentists, and doctors so they won’t be fearful of them in adulthood.




Food

It’s all too easy to slip into unhealthy eating habits when we are staying at home a little more. Don’t allow your children to eat extra sugary snacks, candy, and takeaways. Instead, make being at home an excuse to cook more together, have sit-down family meals, and enjoy mealtimes around the table as a family. If your kids ask for snacks throughout the day, swap the candy bars and sweets for dried fruit, nuts and seeds, and yogurt. You could even embark on a mission to bake some delicious sweet yet healthy whole grain flapjacks, breakfast muffins, and granola bars. By focusing on the food and eating habits of your entire family, your kids won’t feel like they are being picked on. Make it a wholly inclusive mission to get the whole household eating better.

Follow this guide and encourage your kids to become conscious of their health and well being.