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The 10 Areas Of Health You Should Never Neglect

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Being at a good level of health will mean something different to us all. What is health to you and your family, might not be to another. But, there is one thing that we can all agree on, and that’s sometimes we all need to make sure that we’re on top of our health checks and physically (or mentally) running right.

When you focus on the set areas of your health that will always need the most attention, you’re doing your bit to consciously lead a healthy life. You’ll often find that you’re promoting and sharing the idea of having good health with your children too because you’re leading by example. If you want to do your bit to improve your health and ensuring that you’re on top form at all times, here are the ten areas of health that you should never neglect.

Muscular

First up, you’re going to want to make sure that your muscles are always in good shape. Even if you’ve had a healthy youth, if you don’t use your body, it will become useless – especially as you age. So, if you want to ensure that your muscles don’t waste away, or that you get rid of the idea of having aches and pains as you age, you’re going to want to make sure your muscles always stay healthy.

Teeth

We all know that we should be staying on top of our oral health, but it’s easier said than one. Knowing that you need to have an appointment every six months doesn’t mean that you always do it. But if you want to keep your teeth in good shape for the rest of your life, you need to get online and find a website that can help you locate your nearest dentist and get that appointment made. You should also keep on top of your flossing, as well as brushing every single morning and night.

Mental

Although we all know to prioritize physical health, we don’t always put enough focus on our mental health. It used to be quite the taboo, and to some people, it will be, but good mental health is just as important as having a good physical level of health – if not more. When you have a healthy mind, you can enjoy life more. Whether you’re sad, or stressed more than you should be, be sure to talk to your doctor and stop any problems from seriously setting in.

Women’s Health

Like mental health, women’s health is a subject that we can be quite sensitive about – as is men’s health. But it’s important that you erase any fears or worries when it comes to these areas – especially if you want to maintain a good level of health. Not only do you have the concern of cancer to beat, but you also want to ensure that you are healthy in both the reproductive and sexual senses. Or, work on overcoming any problems that you might be facing – your husband too.

Vital

Then, we have our vital organs. It’s not an area that is as easy to monitor as well as others unless you’re prepared to pay what it costs, but the health of your vital organs can be more important than any. The best way to stay on top of it, or at least try to exert some form of control, is to ensure that you don’t smoke or drink to excess. Smoking is extremely harmful to you in many ways, but drinking a lot of alcohol can put a lot of strain on your organs – a lot more than you could ever realize.

Eyes

Your eyes do a lot of work, so it’s important that you’re prepared to keep them in good shape. We often have a range of eye tests during our educational years, to then assume that we’re good to go for the rest of our lives, but that’s simply not true. To maintain good eye health, you should aim to eat well, and wear sunglasses and protective eyewear whenever you need to, as well as have regular eye tests to see if you need glasses or to change your prescription.

Fitness

In our youth, fitness is something that we take for granted – even if we don’t mean to. But just like caring for your muscles, you should do the same with your fitness levels. As they say – use it or lose it. You’re only ever as fit as you choose to be. So, do your best to leave an active lifestyle, and you’ll be sure to keep a good level of fitness into your old age.

Stress

Stress is something that will affect us all at some point or another in life. Some of us are better at dealing with it than others, but that doesn’t mean that you have to deal with it. In fact, it’s important to you health for you to be able to stay as stress-free as possible, or at least know how to minimize any stress that does come your way – for your sanity, if not your heart. So, start working in ways to destress into your day – your health is counting on it.

Ears

Just like your teeth and eyes, you need to make sure that you’re not neglecting your ears. You need to make sure that you take care of your hearing to know when you need help. Although our hearing may naturally deteriorate as we age, there are things you can do to keep your hearing as healthy as possible. Use protective ear wear if you’re regularly around loud noises, and try to keep yourself away from them as much as you can.

Skin

And then we have our skin – the biggest organ that we own. Because it’s our outer shell, we don’t always prioritize it – when we really should. We’ve only got one skin, so we need to protect it. You should aim to cover up as much as you can, moisturize regularly to keep it smooth and healthy, and wear SPF whenever you’re out in the sun. If you do that, then you’re one step ahead of having healthy skin for life.

Fun Activities Fit For The Whole Family

Let face it, keeping the family fit and healthy, can seem like an uphill struggle sometimes. Feeding them right and making sure that everyone gets enough exercise can be such a pain. But it needn’t be so hard. In fact, if you pick the right activities to do, the family will be asking you when their next fitness sessions are! Read on to find out more.

Let’s play ball!

When you are trying to motivate kids to exercise, it best to stay away from the more traditional activities such as running around the block. For one these aren’t always appropriate for the little ones, and they can seem a little intimidating as well.

Instead, the focus should really be on fun, with the activity just being part of that. This is the way to establish a positive connection between getting them to move around more and having a good time.

One of the easiest ways to do this is to set up some competitive ball games within your own household or neighborhood. Things like basketball, baseball or football are a great way of getting the kids up and about. Also, they get so into the competition element, that they will forget all about how many times they have run up and down the court, pitch or field.

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Cycling

Another easy way of getting the whole family doing some exercise it to organize cycling trips out. These can be over a shorter distance to somewhere in your local area, such as a park. Or you can strap the bikes to the back of the SUV and head on into the country for some longer routes.

The combination of seeing new scenery and getting there under their own steam is very appealing to a lot of people. It also helps to change the focus from the physical activity to the fun they can get out of it instead.

Trampolining

Now, why doesn’t like trampolining? This is a brilliant physically activity as it uses up calories, but also allows the whole family to work on their balance and coordination as well.

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Trampolining is so much fun that many people already have them in their own back yards as toys. But you can make them into a more thorough but fun workout by setting specific challenge like forward, or backwards rolls. Or you can even visit trampoline centers where there are a lot of different ones to play on.

Dancing

Something else that is a wonderful activity that will make everyone forget about how hard they are actually working is dance. Dancing can be done by any type of person and any age.

You can dance at home if you like, or at parties or even in a club. You can even try a Zumba dance class in the gym if you like. These can work especially well for families, as there are child level ones available, as well as one for the grown ups.

Or if they aren’t quite ready for a class yet, there are plenty of kids TV shows that includes a dancing segment as well. These will get the little ones up and exercising, while having the time of their lives.

Active Antics: Keeping The Kids Fit This Summer

There is a severe lack of physical education in schools across the country and because of this, there has been a rise in extra-curricular activities for kids. These activities are not always free, so for families on a budget trying to keep the kids burning energy through the year turns into a challenge. It’s a challenge almost every parent wants to meet, as the activity levels for our children are so important! With the fact the iPads, tablets and games consoles are so prevalent in our society, it’s harder now to get kids to get moving, go outside and soak up some sunshine. Why would they want to when they have an interactive screen in front of them whenever they want to play games? You can even play virtual reality tennis and football and while this is fun for a rainy day, it’s not a patch on actually playing these outdoor games.

Unfortunately, with the lack of open spaces in built up areas there are less places for kids to be kids and just play now. Parents everywhere utilise their gardens in any way they can to keep the kids as active as possible during the school holiday weeks and weekends in the year. Sometimes, the back garden or the drive-in front of the house are the only places kids can get active and get those hearts healthy! Every year, shops have their seasonal displays of outdoor equipment. Everything from basketball hoops to trampolines complete with Propel trampoline reviews are on offer for the children to let loose and burn energy.

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Active kids make for happy kids and their health is dependent on a good balance of healthy, hearty food and exercise. Football clubs, gymnastics clubs and soft play centres are great for focused attention to a particular exercise and even just kicking a ball around the yard in the fresh air can make a big difference. People don’t always realise that the mood of their children is directly related to their activities they do on a day to day basis. There’s nothing wrong with allowing children to get a bit bored and have to use their imaginations to discover new games. Most of us remember being deathly bored during the long summer holiday and breaking up cardboard boxes to slide down the stairs in. Looking back, it seems dangerous and we could have broken our necks, but it was fun!

By understanding the importance of activity, you can alleviate summer time boredom without interrupting the imaginative process in children. Have the equipment ready and let them create their own games. Let them pretend they’re astronauts bouncing to space on the new trampoline. Let them pretend to be a famous footballer by drawing a chalk goal into the side of the garden fence where they can practice scoring goals. Imagination and activity are good for the mood, the heart and the mind and all this exercise encourages a good, healthy appetite. Healthy children matter and you can make it happen.

Get Back In Shape! How To Feel Like Yourself Again Post-Baby

There’s nothing that changes your life as much as having a baby, and you might feel that you’ve lost yourself a little. Here are some tips on how to feel like yourself again…

Get Practical

As much as you’ve always loved fashion, it’s time to change it up a little now that you have a baby. It’s a good idea to go for dark colours in case of stains – make sure that you have a couple of pairs of comfortable jeans that you can throw on with anything. Leave off the jewellery until your baby’s old enough not to grab at it, and go for a waterproof coat with a good hood that covers your head so you can stay warm and dry when you’re pushing the stroller in the rain with no umbrella.

Get Fit Again

After having a baby you might be a little heavier than you were before. Although you shouldn’t feel in too much of a rush to lose the weight – your body did something incredible! – you might want to get back to normal and into your old clothes. Be careful with ab workouts as your core muscles will be weak. Start up with some walking, running, swimming and a post-natal yoga class – and make sure that you get plenty of fresh air. You could also look into body sculpting if you want to make some big changes.

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Get Dressed Every Day

It sounds simple but you need to try to get dressed every day. Even if you’re exhausted and tempted to wear pajama pants every day for the rest of your life, make the effort, even if you’re only pulling on some yoga pants and sneakers to run to the grocery store. A slick of mascara will do wonders for your confidence and make you feel as if you’ve got it together. Try to leave the house every day, even though it might seem like a lot to organise. It’s important to socialise and to talk to other adults, and not just your baby who, although delightful, probably isn’t the best conversationalist.

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Change Your Hair

You might not want a mom bob, but if you have hair that requires a lot of upkeep, now might be the time to change it. Talk to your stylist about what might look good with minimal effort so you don’t have to spend too long on doing your hair every morning. Go for layers and make sure that it’s long enough to tie or clip back from your face.

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Get Time For Yourself

In order to stay sane, you need to take time for yourself. Talk to your partner and family and arrange time that you can go out to hang out with your friends without the baby, go to a fitness class, or even just go to a coffee shop and read your book with a cappuccino and croissant in blissful silence. You may be a mother but underneath you’re still the same person and you’ll regret it if you give up too many of the things you love for your child. Take time out for yourself and you’ll be a more present and involved mother when you’re home again.

A Trio of Health-Friendly Drinks To Introduce Your Kids To

It is only natural that as parents we want our children to have the healthiest lives possible. Part of that comes in the form of protecting them; the rest comes from the things we provide for them.

Modern science has shown us the damage that conventional ways of eating can cause. Most of us now have the knowledge to know what we shouldn’t give to our kids, but rarely do we focus quite so heavily on the things that we should. There are a variety of at-home ideas to try, all of which are best being suggested to your children early so they can gain a taste for them.

Like the idea of introducing good, positive and somewhat alternative concoctions in your child’s life – but in need of some inspiration? Never fear, I’ve got you covered…

Matcha

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Matcha is one of those things that has been tarred as being in the realm of hipsters when in reality we should all be making more of an effort to consume it. The health benefits of matcha are off the charts; it’s rich in antioxidants, improves memory and concentration and a multitude of other wonders.

When brewed correctly, it can be a pleasant drink as the likes of Joy of Matcha are more than aware. However, it can take a little getting used to – so it’s worth focusing on ensuring your kids get a good start.

One thing to keep in mind is that Matcha does contain caffeine, as it is a form of green tea. It may be best reserved for older children if you have a concern about caffeine (bear in mind how much caffeine is in soda!). Like all teas, matcha contains L-theanine which helps counterbalance the hyperactive energy we associate with caffeine – but still, use with caution.

Fire Cider

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If this sounds a little intimidating – well, that’s largely because it is. On the outside, the ingredients for this traditional winter drink sound somewhat alarming – the temptation to drink horseradish is not something most of us have ever felt. Running your eyes down a list of fire cider ingredients can feel like a flirtation with the ridiculous.

Fire cider is an old remedy, and that tends to be a good thing. People throughout the world have relied on it for hundreds of years for improved immunity and good health through winter. It’s, therefore, worth considering, and introducing children to it while young will give them a chance to adjust to the taste.

Elderberry Syrup

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In the above examples, I have focused on substances that it may take awhile for an adult to get used to. Start them young and all that.

The last item I want to draw attention to does not have a taste that will offend. In fact, when brewed correctly, elderberry syrup is a delicious winter spoonful of goodness that just happens to have a multitude of health benefits. What’s more, it’s incredibly sustainable, making use of a berry that most dismiss as useless.

Which one will you try to tempt your kids with?

Surprising Things In Your Home Which Could Be Affecting Your Little One’s Health

It’s so easy for kids to pick up flu when they are out and about. And we often blame the outside world if our little one does pick up some form of bug. But you might be surprised to know that a lot of the time it can be down to our own home when our child gets sick. Therefore, you need to make changes so that your family doesn’t end up getting sick! Here are some surprising things in your home which could be affecting your little one’s health.

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Your boiler

If your boiler isn’t working correctly, it could be the reason for your little one’s health woes. After all, if the home isn’t heated properly, your child is more likely to end up run down with a cold. And not only this but if it’s not working correctly, your child could be at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. And while there are minimum signs at the start, it can be very serious if they end up in the hospital. Therefore, for the sake of your little one’s health, you need to get your boiler checked over regularly. That way, it will stay in good condition and will work efficiently for your family. And if you are ever concerned about it, get an engineer out to take a look at the boiler! That way, you can feel happier it won’t cause harm to your little ones.

Your air ducts

You might be shocked to know how quickly dust can build up in your home. Whether it’s under the bed or in the bathroom, it can be a nightmare to keep on top of. But one place you might not remember to sort is your air system in your home. Dust and debris can build up in there and can cause havoc with the air in your home. You might notice that your kids start coughing more in the home. And if you have a child with allergies, it can cause havoc for them at night. And not only this but lots of dust in your air ducts can end up leading to mold. Therefore, you should consider looking into duct cleaning. That way, it will clear your air system and will ensure your kids stay safe in the home.

Your windows

There are many reasons why you should be sealing your windows properly in winter for the sake of your child’s health. For one thing, without being properly sealed, hot air will escape from your home. And it could leave your child vulnerable to colds if they are left shivering in the home. Also, if the windows aren’t shut properly, you might put your family at jeopardy of bugs. As we said before, unwanted bugs might come into your home to find warm shelter. And your child could end up being put at risk. Therefore, make sure your windows and doors are properly sealed in your home for the sake of your kid’s health.

And remember to get an exhaust fan for your bathrooms in the home. Otherwise, you could end up with condensation in the room which could soon turn to mold!

Follow Your Fitness Resolutions With These Fantastic Tips

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Many people make plans to detoxify and purify for the new year. It makes sense, after the indulgence of Christmas. Resolutions are often disappointing, though, because they fail too easily. Nobody wants to start the year with a failure! If you’ve decided to get fit this year, we’ve got some tips for making it work. Start the new year right by achieving your resolution!

PERSEVERE

Just like with anything, perseverance is essential to ensuring you achieve your get-fit goals. If one regime doesn’t work, try another. Fitness is like anything, and it works differently for everyone. Once you find a regime that works, you’ll find things a lot easier. If you don’t persevere, you’ll never get to that point! If you have one slip up, get back up and start trying again. Don’t let a mistake ruin your resolution completely

INVEST

Investing in your fitness mission will give you the incentive to achieve your goals. Make a good point of buying exercise equipment for your home, so you can exercise whenever you get time. You don’t have to break the bank. You can go as extreme, or cheap as you want. You could buy a few weights or a skipping rope. Invest, too, in a gym membership. That way, you can use a variety of equipment. Having a gym membership is another incentive because you’ll feel pressure to attend. Try to get into the habit of going at the same time every week. Incorporating exercise into your routine will make things a lot easier.

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GET OTHER PEOPLE INVOLVED

Sometimes, the pressure we put on ourselves isn’t enough to make us put in the effort needed. Getting other people involved in your fitness quest can be an excellent way of giving yourself a push. No doubt, you have friends who have set themselves the same resolution as you. Talk to them. Agreeing to work out together means that it’s not just yourself you’re letting down when you don’t go. Sign up for classes together, so that there’s a set time each week that you can’t get out of. On top of the extra incentive, it can be a help to have the emotional support. If you’re finding things hard, talk it through with your fitness buddy. Chances are, they’re feeling the same way! If you’re still struggling after that, it might be time to invest in a personal trainer. Personal trainers not only give you that added push, but they also help develop a fitness regime tailored for you. Remember what we said at the start. The difficulty in finding that right regime is the main reason fitness pursuits fail. Don’t be afraid to get a little help from a professional!

Following these steps will get you a lot closer to achieving your resolution this new year. There’s no denying that you’ll still struggle at points. If you find yourself faltering, return to these steps. It can also help to keep in mind why you’re doing it in the first place!

How To Keep Your Little Ones Healthy And Happy

Keeping fit and healthy is something that should be relatively straight forward in life, but these days it sometimes feels like it’s impossible given that takeaways are available at the touch of a button. It doesn’t help either that it costs a fortune to eat healthily which is why so many turn to ready made meals and look for cheaper alternatives.

But of course, where your babies are concerned you want the absolute best for them, so that means keeping them healthy and happy.

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If you’re struggling to incorporate healthy food or exercise into your child’s routine then try these suggestions below to ensure that your little angels are in tip top shape and happier than ever.

Make exercise fun

Getting your children to exercise shouldn’t be that hard at all. Children are known for running around and burning more energy than you can keep up with. You certainly don’t need to be getting them to the attend the gym just yet. Play physical games with your little ones, go for brisk walks and limit time spent on computers and ipads.

If you’re not able to keep up with your children energy wise then consider putting them into an after school club. If they show a particular interest in a sport then do everything you can to encourage it – you never know, you might help them find their sport for life. They will be able to burn off all of their extra unused energy which means they’ll be falling into bed and getting a sound night’s sleep.

Make sure they are catching enough Zzz’s

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Sleep is hugely important to all of us and children need it just as much as the rest of us. It has a huge impact on our mood as well as our ability to concentrate and digest information. Not having enough sleep will impact on their performance at school. Sleeping is what helps us to grow and be healthy, so try telling your kids how sleep will make them grow big and strong – it’s a sure winner and will have them running to bed.

Show them why drinking is so important

Having a healthy diet is massively important for all of us and that’s especially the case where young children are involved. But it’s not just about what they are eating… what they are drinking is a huge factor in how healthy they are and you need to make sure they aren’t running around dehydrated. If you struggle to get your children to drink enough then make it more tempting for them to do so. Ditch the bottles of water constantly and spruce things up a little. Use a Juicer cruiser to make deliciously tasty drinks that they will be grabbing for all day long.

Limit how much sugar they consume

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They probably aren’t going to be happy about this one at first, especially if they are already in the habit of consuming lots of it but they will thank you in the long run. Minimising the amount of sugar in their diet actually helps to keep their immune system strong meaning they will be ill less often.

Get Your Pre-Baby Body Confidence Back In A Few Simple Steps!

We all know that pregnancy isn’t always a walk in the park. For every woman who blossoms through her pregnancy a la Demi Moore on her famous Vanity Fair cover, there are two more women who just feel grumpy, heavy and downright miserable. The pressure to appear ‘glowing’ and permanently joyous in our pregnancies is something that our modern day culture has created. Unfortunately, this has expanded past the pregnancy and into the first few weeks of your baby’s life. One key factor that plays a role in this is the expectation that we just snap back into our pre-baby bodies – no questions asked. However, this is far from true. Whilst for some women it doesn’t take much to get back into shape, who actually has the time to work out when you’re taking care of a newborn? The important thing is to relax and not let the pressure get to you. But once you are ready to get back in shape again, here are some different ways you can do it so you feel confident again.

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Low impact exercise

Let’s face it: your body has been through alot in order to bring your new baby into this world. Heading into a fierce workout routine straight away doesn’t give yourself any time to recover. Plus, lose weight too quickly after having your baby and you may find that it is all too easy to put it back on. The important thing is that you focus on building up your fitness level at a pace that is right for you. In order to not damage yourself, start with low-intensity exercises – you can still break a sweat, but don’t exhaust yourself! Pilates and yoga are great examples of classes you can take at your local sports centre, so do some research and see what is going on.

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Surgical procedures

Sometimes, exercise just isn’t enough to get your body back to where you feel truly happy with it. Excess skin post-baby is a common issue that many new moms suffer from, and unfortunately, no amount of sit ups is going to get rid of it. For these instances – or, if you just want to get quicker results – it might be worth consider a surgical procedure. Find a trusted surgeon by looking into companies such as MakeoverHQ.com. You will be able to arrange a consultation where you can discuss any problem areas you have and can learn about what can be done to get you looking and feeling your best again.

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Eating well

As a new mom, you’re probably used to running on a few hours sleep per night. Yep, they might be cute – but babies are tiring! With that in mind, you are probably reaching out of an instinct for sugary, high carb foods to keep your energy levels up. Whilst this isn’t too bad every once in awhile, it is much healthier to eat foods that release energy slowly. Snack on bananas and nuts which will give you that energy boost without the subsequent crash or sugar low. Adding natural carbs to your meals, such as wholegrain rice and pasta, will also help you to keep going even when you’re sleep deprived.

How You Can Encourage A Healthy And Active Life For Your Children

We hear about it all the time these days. Obesity is becoming a huge problem and more so in younger children. This is because younger children are developing bad habits when it comes to their diets and activity levels. That, and the advanced technology that has become at their disposal. More and more children are spending less time outside and more time glued to the television and computer games. Team that with an unhealthy diet of junk food and chocolate and they are on a one way journey to bad health in the future. However, it doesn’t have to be that way.

It is so important to teach children about good healthy choices from a young age. Be that not giving them the option of unhealthy things or just encouraging them in different ways. The power lies with us, the parents. So I thought I would share with you a few ways that you can encourage a healthy and active life in young children and beyond. Hopefully establishing good habits for the future.

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Healthy diets

Your diet is one of the leading things that can cause you to become overweight. If you, or your children, are gorging on junk food each day. Not getting a good intake of fruit and vegetables, then you aren’t doing yourself any favours.

Weaning

One of the first ways we introduce young children to food is through weaning. At the time, your child doesn’t know that they dislike anything green. They are curious to the new textures and tastes that they are about to experience. But, many parents don’t take advantage of this. The thing is, a child has to try something at least eight times before they can make a conscious decision of whether they like something. Especially at this age. If they spit it out once many parents assume they don’t like it and never offer again. But the chances are the next time they will eat it. The issue is we set a lot of the habits from this age. Thankfully with the introduction of methods like baby led weaning, it’s easier to help our children experience new foods.

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Eating as a family

Another great way to encourage good eating habits from a young age is to eat as a family. Serving up one meal helps diminish any risk of fussy eating in the future. It enables you to lead by example. Most children will try something new or eat their meal if they are surrounded by others doing the same thing. Plus it is a great opportunity to spend some quality time together bonding. Eating a meal as a family is something families don’t do enough of. But it’s a great time to reconnect with one another.

Try and not make a drama out of food or meal times

Finally, when it comes to food and trying new things try and not make a drama out of mealtimes. Easier said than done when your young child is refusing to eat a lovingly prepared meal. Just accept that there will be good days of eating and bad days. But being consistent with healthy options is key for good habits to be developed in the future.

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Getting active

Being active is another thing young children today don’t do. Smartphones and games consoles are far more appealing. Too many times you will hear about children residing in their bedrooms playing video games non stop. While technology is great and it’s important to encourage healthy use of it, it is also vital to ensure that children remain active. This means getting outdoors and burning off energy the old fashioned way.

Have active family days out

Again sometimes the best offence is to do things as a family. So enjoy active days out by going on a hike, heading for a walk in the local woods, or just playing with a ball at the local park. Sometimes the chance of spending quality time together is enough to entice a child from their beloved tablet. To do something fun and active for a change. On the more serious side a good level of fitness is vital for good health in the future.

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Encourage extracurricular activities

Another great way to encourage a more active lifestyle is to enrol your children in some after school clubs. Or extracurricular activities on the weekend. You will find that there is literally a class for anything, so you are bound to find something your child will take an interest in. From gymnastics for preschoolers to soccer and baseball practice there is something for everyone. Many times your school will offer such clubs. But researching online will often unearth some great local clubs. It’s also another fantastic opportunity for your children to socialise with other children. Allowing them to make some friends outside of the school environment.

Listen to what your child is interested in

Finally, it might be hard to stray away from the dream you have for your child but you need to ensure you listen to them. You may want them to be the next tennis star or football hero, but they may have other ideas. The last thing you want to do is force a more active lifestyle on your child. This could cause rebellion in the future. So make sure you listen to the things they will like to try and ensure you encourage that wholeheartedly.

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Drinking plenty of water

The last thing to consider is the amount of water your child drinks. We can be too easily strayed towards cordial drinks or sugary alternatives, but in the long term these are no good for young children.

Avoid sugary drinks

Try and ensure you stay away from the sugary drinks alternative or diluting water with flavours. This develops a taste to your child that will be difficult to break away from as they get older. Especially as most schools offer just milk and water as drink options now.

Added benefits

There are some great added benefits to drinking water. Not only could it improve the mood of your child but it could also help them sleep at night and increase their energy levels. In a good way. Water is a great detox, even for children, so try and encourage a decent water intake from an early age.

I hope these tips help you encourage a healthy and active lifestyle for your children.

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