Children’s Day: 5 healthy habits that every parent should teach their children

New Delhi: Every year, November 14 is celebrated as Children’s Day in India. It is held to pay tribute to the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. The main objective of the celebration of Children’s Day is to raise awareness about the rights of the child. Children go through a number of changes throughout their growing years. Among the various factors that can affect your growth, be it your health or your personality, is your environment. The quality of the environment in which they grow up shapes various aspects of their personality. Parents can become one of the most prominent influences for them. If you’re new to parenting and looking for some advice, here are some things you can take.

Health Habits You Can Teach Your Child

1. Encourage a colorful meal: A colorful meal refers to a dish that is rich in nutrients and contains all the necessary nutrients that children require in their growing years. Most of the time, children refrain from eating vegetables like broccoli and peas. However, you can encourage them to eat them by including a variety of fruits and vegetables on their plate and making it colorful. The colors are fascinating and pleasing to the eye. Your child may find it attractive too.
2. Reading: The habit of reading is not easy to develop. However, if one is successful in doing so, you can help them in a number of ways, such as broadening the horizon of their knowledge, as well as improving their vocabulary. You can encourage this habit by having your child read stories during the day or before bed. Try to choose books that are visually appealing so that they are interesting to your child.
3. Be physically active: With constantly evolving and changing technology and a pandemic hitting humanity, your child may develop resistance to physical activities. However, this physical inactivity can cause a variety of problems, such as visual weakness, obesity, attention disorders, and difficulty falling asleep. You can avoid this by encouraging your children to engage in exercise (to aid physical growth) and brain games (to aid cognitive growth).
4. Develop hobbies: Hobbies play an important role in shaping people’s personalities. Encourage your children to explore their options and find something that they really enjoy doing. This doesn’t have to be fancy, but it should make your child happy. Hobbies can have a positive impact on the mind, making it easier for your child to be optimistic.
5. Staying hydrated: The concept of hydration, as easy as it may sound, still ends up being misunderstood by most people. Contrary to what most people may believe, soft drinks are not and should not be used as a replacement for water. They do not hydrate the body but they end up damaging it. It is essential to teach your children to develop the habit of drinking water when they are thirsty and not to resort to soda or soda.

Bottom line

Different people have different ways of dealing with their children. At the end of the day, only a parent can know what is really good for their children. Apart from everything, teaching them to have an optimistic approach to life should always be a priority.

Disclaimer: The tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or dietitian before beginning any fitness program or making changes to your diet.