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Healthy Parents Impart Healthy Habits in Children
Posted by admin in Healthy Habits on November 22, 2011
The quality of life of children is dependent on the lifestyle of the parents, since their presence is directly felt in their children’s life. Healthy attitudes of parents positively influence every aspect of a child’s life, right from physical development to mental health and social wellbeing. Hence, parents should adopt healthy lifestyle which will generally be passed on to their kids. In this article, we will discuss about the importance of parents being healthy.
No birth defects in new-born babies: A baby in a healthy mother’s womb enjoys good health. New born babies with perfect health have low risk of birth defects like low weight, seizures, impaired or joined limbs, neurological and heart defects. Staying away from unhealthy habits (such as smoking, alcohol or drug abuse) and by adopting healthy habits such as regular exercise, good eating habits, meditation, etc. avoids any kind of hurdles in the baby’s development and delivery.
Good physical and mental health: The overall wellbeing of parents directly influences the children’s health. The greater endurance of the physical body and a good mental health of the child are shaped right from the early stages of development. Parents’ healthy habits motivate the child to adopt the same healthy lifestyle; this makes him/her physically and mentally fit. Read the rest of this entry »
Healthy Habits Happy Child
Posted by admin in Healthy Habits on November 22, 2011
What are the healthy habits your child needs to be a happy child. We are talking about healthy emotional habits a happy child needs. The emotional needs of your child are very important.
As a parent your first responsibility is to support and promote the emotional, intellectual and physical well being of your child. Unfortunately most parents don’t really know what to do. Parenting classes are not widely taught. So the first thing that is needed is educated parents. Without educating yourself you will have a hard time helping your child develop into a normal emotionally healthy member of society.
Parenting has taken some hits in recent years because we seemed to have gotten away from the basics. In most cases parents are not completely at fault. Times have really changed and our family dynamics have changed with it. Today parenting management guides are readily available that deal with today’s new challenges.
Our goal here is to give you the parent or caregiver some very basic healthy emotional habits to allow you to raise a happy child. Below are six basic healthy habits you should try and implement into your everyday life. Make notes on each one how you can implement these healthy habits into your daily routine. Read the rest of this entry »