Let The Kids Play (Part 1) March 3, 2008
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Everyone is aware of the obesity problem that is plaguing our children today. It is critical that you introduce the idea of healthy eating habits and exercise to your kids while they are young, the earlier the better. It will instill habits that can and will last a lifetime if they feel that their health is a high priority in YOUR life.
Now I am going to start the First Part of a Three Part Series on the 3 Building Blocks that will create a rock solid foundation for a healthy child.
Building Block No. 1
What is Your Child Interested In?
This is huge!! I know it sounds simple, but you would be surprised by how many children I have coached that didn’t want to play… period. Every time I meet with the parents at the beginning of a new season I always ask why their child wanted to play what ever sport it is. Within minutes I can tell whether the child wanted play or whether it was Mom or Dad.
I am all for children trying different activities/sports but you have to take extra precaution when they are young, at an early age they aim more to please. So making you happy is very important to them. They will play sports they don’t like because they think it is important to you.
Please take the time to make sure whatever sport you choose for your child to do that they have an interest in it. Life will be SOOOO much more peaceful if you don’t have to drag them to practice crying.
Mom Tip: If your child starts something make them finish it. There isn’t a worse habit in the world than making it easy for them to quit when something isn’t as easy as they want it to be. Tell them that they don’t have to play next season but you should always finish what you start.
God Bless,
Darrell