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In this day and age, America is obsessed with fitness and health. However, when it comes to nutrition and exercise, it can be hard to find a happy medium. Thus, encouraging your preschooler to be healthy is an even more delicate line. Nevertheless, the health of your child is extremely important, and here are some tips to start the conversation:
There is No Rush
In today’s social media, it’s highly possible that you have come across those Crossfit babies, little five year-olds who look like a miniature Hulk. That’s not what we are going for here. What’s important is the overall development of your child and instilling good and healthy habits now that will follow them through life. Especially when talking about young children, it’s important that it is more about the lifestyle and general health than it ever is about results.
Follow the Leader
As in most things, your child is going to follow your lead. If you are a big runner, or love a certain sport, or do yoga twice a day, then your kid is probably going to express interest in those things as well. Encourage and foster that interest and curiosity and don’t turn them away from it. If they want to attempt a Sunrise Salutation, by all means let them and enjoy their awkward and clumsy attempts to keep up with you. By not forcing them towards it but rather allowing them to come alongside you, it will create a healthy space around the idea of working out.
Go Outside
As the smart parent that you are, any trick to get energy out of your preschooler is probably already being implemented. However, it cannot be overstated that the most important thing with your preschooler’s health is keeping them ACTIVE. As young as they are, they don’t need a workout plan, they just need some creative direction. Play tag, go for walks, teach them to ride a bike. Foster a love of the outdoors and the opportunities for creativity and adventure that it holds. As long as they aren’t plopping in front of the television on a beautiful day, they should be just fine!
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