Being a Healthy Parent
In order to take care of yourself and teach your child to be happy and healthy, be sure to take care of your own health:
Nutrition is an important way to stay healthy.
- Fruits and vegetables
- Healthy snacks
- Eat small portion sizes
Exercise & recreation are life-long ways to increase well-being.
- Help control your weight
- Prevent diabetes and other chronic diseases
- Establish lasting good habits
- Don't forget - learn swimming safety
Get regular medical and dental checkups.
Always demonstrate and encourage motor vehicle safety.
Get enough sleep. Your health and ability to manage your household begins with a good night’s sleep every night. When you and your children are well rested, everyone has a better chance to succeed in everything they do.
Tips to Help Your Kids Stay Organized
A great way to help your children feel like their lives are orderly and well-balanced is to establish a routine in your home. If you and your children agree on their schedule for the day, you will not need to re-negotiate or have conflict about these decisions. Children thrive in an environment where they understand what is expected of them and when they are praised for succeeding.
- Have a consistent routine every day.
- Make a schedule and follow it.
- Designate specific time for homework, outdoor playtime, and indoor time to relax, play music and games.
- Limit TV, computer, and phone use.
- Keep everyday items organized at all times.
- Create places where school materials are to be kept.
- Keep track of homework assignments and textbooks.
- Regularly update a calendar of school deadlines and events.
- Stay clear and consistent.
- Give praise and rewards when child follows the rules and accomplishes goals.