Spend Time With Your Kids & Promote Parent-Child Relationship Bonding Make time for your kids; even a few minutes at a time yields big gains Pay attention and be involved in your child’s life; notice the minor details Remember that your full presence and the memories you make together are...
As parents, we aim to set our children up for success in all facets of life, including helping them to develop healthy food habits. For some tips on nurturing a healthy relationship with food in our children, we spoke with Registered Dietitian Nicole Lattanzio, RD, CSP, IBCLC. Establis...
Avoid using food as a reward such as giving your kids soda and chips for finishing their homework. Try not to label foods as “good”, “bad” or “sometimes good” because young ones can become confused over the concept of dieting, and this can lead to an unhealthy food relationship. O...
In essence, Valentine’s Day acts as a reminder for children to express love and appreciation through simple acts such as gifting. This holiday offers a perfect opportunity to teach kids valuable life skills that can lay a foundation for healthy relationship building in the future. Let’s take...
How can parents help kids have a healthy relationship to money? Well, here are good ways you can teach your kids about money. Firstly, talk about money with kids. Kids always want to know more about money and tend to ask questions about it. Besides, it’s important for us to tell the...
In response to this epidemic the Healthy Opportunities for Physical Excellence (HOPE) for Kids program was developed. This program is designed to emphasize lifetime fitness and healthy eating behaviors and is currently offered as a physical education class in 19 public schools in mostly ...
Developing a safe, responsible relationship with electronic devices Kids are like sponges. They soak up new information and learn quickly. Below, you’ll find ideas and tips to help you teach kids about making smart decisions for overall health. Before you know it, your kids will be empowered...
it all. I know…it’s scary. They are only going to eat candy, you might say. But try to give them this trust. Show them that they are built with powerful skills of body attunement to steer them to proper self-care. They will learn their limits. Can you then do that for yourself...
Being patient is crucial: relationship building is a process. Everyone needs to have patience, including you, your partner, and the kids. Setting Boundaries To keep the peace and prevent arguments, set firm limits. Looking for Help: If you need help, don’t be shy about reaching out to lo...
always around when you’d rather have them somewhere else. When we respect our children’s feelings, keeping them separated from their siblings when their actions tell us they can’t handle the relationship at the time, we model how to set respectful boundaries for themselves as they grow up...