Raising kids isn't easy. As a mother of three and a teacher of hundreds, I know this. With all the video games and other electronics to lure kids into staring at a screen for hours to the vast amount of fast food chains on every street corner, it gets hard for parents to keep our kids away. Frankly, it's hard for me to not give in, save time, and settle on a trip to McDonald's for dinner after a long day. Start with the little things, because they add up.
Is school close enough to walk or bike?
This can be good for you and your kids. Fifteen minutes or more of activity is recommend for adults.
How is the quality of school lunch?
School lunches have never been appetizing or nutritious. Packing lunch instead of getting hot lunch at school can save calories, are much healthier, and can save you money too. Just stay away from pre-packaged lunches, like Lunchables. Sandwiches, fruit, crackers, and milk are staples in my five year old's lunch.
Teach
One day, your children are going to be grown adults- out of the house and out of your control. Teaching your kids what is and what isn't healthy from an early age will have a huge impact on the choices they make later in life. My kids are going through a program that integrates health education and physical education, and I feel like the impact it's made already is great.
I will be writing more about this program later! Stay tuned!
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