February 2022

 
Tips for Raising Healthy Children Through Every Age 
Raising healthy children may sound pretty straightforward, but there are many facets to health that parents can overlook. Plus, parents have to maintain a constant battle against unhealthy behaviors like staying up late, indulging in sugary snacks, too much screen time and inactivity. Encourage your children to develop habits that will support their cognitive and physical development and help them stay healthy when they finally venture out on their own. Family Factor offers the following resources to help you learn more about raising healthy kids!
 
Helping Your Children Get Enough SleepSleep directly impacts children’s mental and physical development, so make sure your little ones get enough sleep every night.
 
Sleep: Benefits and Recommended Amounts 
Best Ways to Help Children Fall Asleep at Nap Time
How to Help Teenagers Get More Sleep
 
Nutrition and ExercisePrevent your kids from developing unhealthy eating habits and sedentary behaviors by encouraging nutrition and exercise.
 
Go Outside and Play: Tips to Get Kids Moving
9 Must-Eat Nutrients for Your Child
Healthy Eating for Teens: 6 Ways to Improve Your Teenager’s Diet
  
Mental Health HelpGood mental health will allow your children to cope with life’s stressors and succeed in school.
 
What Every Child Needs for Good Mental Health
Five Ways to Help Teens Feel Good About Themselves
 
Be a Role ModelSetting an example is one of the best ways to encourage the behavior you want to see in your child. 
 
Model Respectful Behavior
Encourage Your Children to Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Personify Resilience By Going Back to School
 
 
Parents play an essential role in the health of their children. Unfortunately, we can’t always get our kids to do what’s best for them. Set a good example for your kids by making healthy choices yourself and modeling the behaviors that you would like to see in them. The best way to raise healthy kids is to make health a family affair!