The only way to teach children how to make smart, healthy food and exercise choices is to lead by example. Get kids moving by moving everyone around a little!
Between the Healthy Kids Expo announcements coming from the Suite 101 home office in Canada, to reading and reviewing kids yoga books like Yoga Calm and Itsy Bitsy Yoga, it seems like I’ve been bombarded with the idea of children’s fitness and health concerns.
I also learned this week that there is going to be a wellness initiative here in my hometown led by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, which is one of my favorite in-town non-profits. I’m applying for a position with the team that will be creating their new web portal. What an exciting opportunity to do something that can help shape the lives of children and families!
Include the Kids Every Day
Right now, I’m frustrated about my own weight gain, and I knew that the key to getting myself up and moving would be to have support from my family. Getting the boys on bikes and out rolling around the countryside has been a great motivator!
Plus, it's easier to make healthy meal decisions when the whole family is eating something nutritious together. There's nothing that drives me crazier than cooking separate meals for everyone!
So, whether your concerned about your own fitness, your spouse's or the kids' - the solution is to support one another as a team, and to learn about choices you can make together, as a family. Starting or joining a community garden is a great way to ensure that your family has a ready supply of fresh, local organic vegetables!
We all know that children learn best by example, so it makes sense to include your children in the choices you have to make for everyone on a regular basis!
