How often do you hear parents sighing about how fast their children are growing? Yup, SO OFTEN. Children seem to grow by the minute, don’t they? They pick up new words, phrases and skills really quickly during toddlerhood because this is when they develop and learn the most. This is precisely why your growing child’s health should be your top priority. Studies have shown that healthy children are better learners.
If your child often falls sick and has to miss many important school days, she will eventually fall behind her peers. Children learn through play and have so much to explore in their formative years, so if you want your child to continue developing and learning well, start instilling healthy habits in your child from now.
5 Tips To Keep Your Child Healthy
Children are the happiest when they are strong and healthy because they get to play and learn whenever, wherever! So let’s try to minimize their sick days, shall we? Follow these simple tips to keep your child healthy:
1# Practise good sleep habits
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According to experts, sleep-deprived children are not only more susceptible to germs and viruses, but also experience more behavioural and academic problems. Explain to your child about the importance of sleep – it is when our body restores and repairs itself in order to continue functioning well the next day.
Try setting a regular bedtime routine, for example, bath-bedtime story-bed – this helps your child to feel ready for sleep. Other than that, you can also help your child to sleep better by having a “wind down time” together before bedtime by reading books or listening to soothing music, and for older children, keep daytime naps short.
Oh, and stay away from chocolates and candies at night, too!
2# Practise good hygiene
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No matter how many times you have said it to your child, keep reminding them over and over again because practising good hygiene is THE best protection against viruses, germs and all sorts of infections.
Hand washing is proven to be the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs, so mummy, keep a bar of gentle hand soap and sanitiser in your child’s school backpack and again, don’t stop nagging them about handwashing.
3# Balance indoor and outdoor playtime
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While it is safer to stay indoors as much as possible due to the current pandemic, you should still try to let your kids enjoy the outdoors for a couple of hours daily, with strict supervision, of course.
Staying in doesn’t mean you have to make your child read all day, in fact, there are many fun things that they can learn from spending time with you, for example, helping you cook in the kitchen, assisting you with various chores (but make it fun, turn chores into fun games and challenges!) and so on.
This keeps them moving and teaches them a thing or two about responsibility. When it’s time to play outside, let them release their energy – run, jump, climb and ride – it’s an effortless way to make them work their muscles so they can be strong and healthy!
4# Drink enough water
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Another reminder that never gets old! Water keeps us hydrated, flushes out toxins in our body, maintains our body temperature, gives us energy, boosts brain function and the list goes on! Get a cool water bottle for your child to encourage her to drink enough water every day. Keep cool and stay hydrated!
5# Provide a balanced and nutritious diet
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Growing children need adequate nutrients daily to achieve healthy growth. Introduce a variety of foods to your child to expose her to different tastes and textures.
Providing a balanced diet to your child from an early age is important to ensure she gets adequate vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are essential for growth and brain development. A good diet also supports a child’s ability to learn.
Nutrients That Support Your Child To Learn Better
Watching your little one’s progress day by day makes you want to do more for your child, doesn’t it? So why not further support your child’s learning abilities by providing her with the proper nutrients that have been proven to strengthen the body’s defence system and support overall brain development?
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References:
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- Goehring KC, et al. J Nutr. 2016 Dec; 146(12):2559-2566. Epub 2016.
- Pickering LK, et al. Pediatrics. 1998; 101(2):242-249
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