Raising Healthy Families
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These are 2 completely different experiences for a child When a child gets their parents undivided attention, they feel loved and important They see their parent's smiles, learn to communicate & build strong emotional bonds When a child's parents are focused on a screen, a child feels isolated and less important Their communication skills suffer, their self esteem is lower & their emotional bond to parents is weaker The good news is parents get to choose the experiences they give their child.
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Your boss will never be this excited to see you Your phone will never be this excited to see you Your co-workers will never be this excited to see you Only your family gets this excited to see you Make sure to prioritize your time accordingly
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Bedtimes are one of the best opportunities for parents to connect with their kids As kids wind down, their nervous systems are calmer & they are are more receptive to what you have to say This is a great time to talk about important concepts like gratitude, kindness & mindset Kids who get consistent 1-on-1 time before bed have better mental health & stronger bonds with parents This is one habit you will both be happier for building
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Every parent should build the habit of daily reading with their kids as early as possible Even when they are too young to understand the words, they are still learning The sound effects, the pictures, the changes in tone all add to their learning experience And this results in kids who develop stronger language skills, do better academically & have higher self esteem The best part is the quality time parents get to spend with their child every day
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Games are an easy way to get kids more physically active & learning a variety of skills They dont view it as exercise & learning when its part of play, because they are having fun And their fun & learning is even more accelerated when they play with family This is the power of family games nights.
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What kids eat for breakfast will have a massive impact on the rest of their day If kids are fed sugary, processed foods, they will struggle with focus, behaviour & over-eating If kids are fed real foods with protein & healthy fats, They will have more energy, better focus & more control over their behaviour. By cutting out "foods" like cereal, bagels, pancakes... And feeding kids real foods like eggs, yogurt, avocado... Kids will be far better equipped to have success in school, social interactions & activities.
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At no other time in history were kids raised to be so incompetent I'm noticing a growing divide in the peers of my kids (ages 11 & 9) Most of the kids who get very little screen time play music, are into baking, arts & crafts, hunting etc.. They are creative, have a healthy amount of self-esteem & are capable of basic life skills While most kids with phones who get plenty of screen time seem to mostly enjoy spending time on a screen They are consumers, not creators. They are into the latest tik tok craze & use language that 11 year old probably shouldn't use And many of their parents will talk about the child's anxiety or their behaviour medications like its normal A main goal of parenting is to prepare kids for the challenges of life To raise them with a variety of skills so they are capable of success Sadly this isn't happening for the majority of kids. Parents must be more intentional with what we are exposing our kids to
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Kids learn so much when they are included in daily activities This young child is learning about food, expanding his vocabulary & how to work as a team All while building up self esteem by being helpful around the home Its never too early to start teaching kids by including them
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The day your child gets a phone, is the day their childhood ends Phones expose kids to many harmful things such as: -Inappropriate content (p*rn, violence..) -Social media comparisons -Cyber bullying But it also steals many normal & necessary childhood experiences from them This is why so many teens & suffering from poor mental health And why many teens wish they hadn't been given a phone so early Let kids be kids & grow up without a smartphone
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This dad absolutely nails this life lesson to his son
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What kids eat for breakfast has a massive impact on the rest of their day Feeding kids a high sugar breakfast like cereal, bagels, oats & juice Will cause them to be hungrier & over-eat the rest of their day (usually more unhealthy foods) A sugary breakfast will also release more stress hormones making it harder to pay attention in school Instead feed kids a breakfast with plenty of healthy fats & protein (eggs, avocado, greek yogurt...) And help set them up for a successful day
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First impressions make a big impact And the harsh truth is the fitness level of your kids will affect the first impressions they make Fit people receive higher levels of social respect, achieve more career success & even make more money Every parent should want these for their kids. The best way to lead them towards being fit is to show them HOW to live a fit life When parents are fit, kids have an 80% chance of being fit themselves This is one of the best gift a parent can give their kids.
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The day you choose to give your kids a phone, Is the day a phone becomes the most interesting thing in your kid's lives. They will become less engaged in the world around them, And more consumed by the online world. This results in kids becoming more isolated from family & friends, And ultimately feeling less connected to their loved ones. Kids aren't ready for this at a young age.
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This is what the beginning of a screen addiction looks like in kids Kids need real-world, offline experiences. They need human interactions that include talking, smiling, laughing etc.. They need to touch, smells and taste things. These are all ways that kids learn. Screens consume kid's attention and takes away from these learning experiences. And screens are addictive which leads kids to only want more screens. Screens provide zero benefit for kids this age. Its up to parents to keep their childhood screen-free.
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When adults are always holding their phone, it sends the message to others that the phone is top priority When kids see their parents always on a phone, kids receive the message that the phone is more important The attention kids receive from their parents is a massive influence on their self esteem When they get less attention than a phone, it can be devastating No kid deserves this
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As a dad, a highlight of your child's day is when you come home This is why its so important to walk in the door with the proper mindset Coming home stressed & tired will dampen your child's enthusiasm Instead, bring that dad energy when you walk through the door. Be excited to see your kids. Ask about their day. Be ready to play & give them your full intention. This will quickly become the best part of both of your days
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Screen time is very harmful for young kids Screens are isolating and impair the development of their social skills & communication skills They are overstimulating which causes attention issues, behaviour problems & screen addiction They hurt a child's brain development leading to part of the brain being thinner Creating these problems at a young age will make it very difficult to ever fix these issues No child deserves this. Give them a screen-free childhood for healthier & happier life.
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This is what happens when teens go 3 weeks without their phones Teens report less anxiety, being more sociable, getting better sleep and being more active Teachers report kids are more prepared to learn and have improved communication skills If students go to school to learn & socialize, why are phones allowed at all?
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