Squeaky Clean (All About Hygiene) by Kara McMahon

Author:Kara McMahon [McMahon, Kara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-97935-3
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 2012-02-28T16:00:00+00:00

Sleep and Rest:

You know your child will perform better and feel better if he gets enough sleep. Convincing him of this, however, can be tough. Try to keep bedtime at the same time each night so that it’s a set part of the daily schedule. Create a bedtime routine. Reading before bed is a great habit to get into, and it allows him some quiet time to settle down.

During the day you may notice that he needs a nap or some rest time. As he gets older, getting him to take a nap may be hard; still, encourage him to sit down and rest if he needs to.

Movement and Play:

Kids need to move, and they need to be encouraged to do so. Stretching, taking a walk, or getting involved in unstructured play are all fine ways for your child to get enough exercise during the day. You don’t need to make a trip to a jungle gym—although an outing to the playground is always great. You can create playtime and movement at home by playing Duck, Duck, Goose or Simon Says. Turn on the radio and dance around the room.

If you’ve ever worked through an aerobics video or sweated through a fitness class, you know that exercise can feel like a chore, but moving can be loads of fun for your child. Find something enjoyable you can do together, such as taking a family walk or bike ride. You’ll all benefit from the exercise, and you’ll be setting a wonderful precedent for spending time together.

Try making movement a permanent part of your child’s day so that it becomes the daily norm. You’ll be establishing the basis for him to include exercise in his life in a natural way for all of his life.

Nutritious Foods:

You know green beans are nutritious, but your child will only eat hot dogs. Kids can be picky eaters, and they can go through stages when they seem pickier than usual. Don’t despair. These are just phases. The best thing you can do for your child is to offer her a variety of healthy foods to choose from. Somewhere amid the green beans, carrots, squash, tomatoes, and Brussels sprouts, she’s going to find some vegetable she likes. Don’t be shy about introducing different and unusual foods; often a child will be induced by curiosity to try a yam or asparagus or something else new. She’ll also notice what you’re eating, so do eat fruits and vegetables in front of her. Calcium is also an important dietary requirement for growing kids—both boys and girls. Encourage your child to eat yogurt or cheese, and tell her that this will help give her strong bones. If she’s not thrilled about drinking milk, try flavored milk—banana or strawberry, for example.

Kids are interested in their growing and changing bodies, and giving them the idea that they can help control how their bodies function by fueling them with certain foods is a great start to a lifetime of healthy food choices.

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