Top 25 Simple Tips To Help Children Develop Healthy Habits
18. Get Them Off The Couch:
As a responsible mom, you have to make sure that your kid does not hit the couch the whole day watching their favorite show or playing their favorite game on your TV or PC. If they feel bored, get them to perform some household activities such as walking the dog, car washing or clearing the yard. You can even ask their help in gardening everyday to make sure they stay active and fit.
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19. Stay Updated With Your Kid’s Vaccination:
Make sure you maintain up to date records of your child’s vaccination. Check with your doctor to make sure that you offer your kids the right shot at the right date for prevention of diseases. Keep the immunization records handy to carry it during the next appointment with the doctor.
20. Avoid Keeping Reptiles As Pets:
Some reptiles have harmful bacteria called salmonella residing in their body, which can be fatal for your kids as it can cause sickle cell illness. Do not allow your kids to have lizards, turtles or snakes as pets, even if they are of harmless breed.
21. Limit The Screen Time:
Kids love to watch their favorite cartoon show, their favorite match or film for many hours together. But this is not a good idea as it can harm their eyes and deprives them of their sleep and makes them prone to various infections. Have a fixed time for such activities and tell them you would be lenient occasionally if they promise to maintain the schedule every day.
22. Have Regular Health Checkups:
Preventive care is essential to maintain your child’s health. Your kid’s health must be checked regularly every year and opt for annual dental check ups to prevent teeth issues and gum problems in kids or to minimize the risks associated with it. Select the right hospital for your family’s needs and stick with it to build a good history with your child’s doctor.
23. Take Care Of Your Child’s Mental Health:
Though all parents strive to fulfill all the needs of their kids, most of them pay very less attention towards their mental health. If your kid has a medical condition or if you have troubling domestic issues, then it can affect your kid’s mental health. Stay in touch with your kid’s teacher and keep a track of your kid’s activities to detect any issues at an earlier stage.
24. Teach The Use Of Safety Equipment:
Your kids must know how to wear the seat belt while travelling in the car, wear goggles while in the swimming pool, wear helmet while riding the bike or while practicing skating. This would help to prevent them from getting injured even if they meet with an accident.
25. Cleaning The Private Parts:
If you have boys, educate them the way to clean their genitals using soap and water while making sure that the foreskin is not retracted. If you have daughters, teach them the right way of using a tissue to wipe, which is from front to back and not vice versa. Teach them to come to you immediately if they have any pain or burning sensation in there.
On a friendly note, your kids tend to copy your actions and behavior. Hence, develop healthy habits and practice it at home, to help your kids follow suit. Happy parenting!
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