We all love our kids, and we would do anything to make them happy. This doesn’t mean you have to give in to every one of their whims, though! Of course, there are plenty of ways to keep kids happy with their health in mind. Parents are told that children should be active every day, but in reality, that can be a challenge. And most of us that have healthy eating in mind, often struggle to encourage picky eaters to eat the right things.
Fortunately, there are some easy ways to keep the kids happy and healthy at the same time. The trick is to make it fun. If you don’t have the time to get them to a great play park, you can always invest in something like a Little Tikes swing set for the backyard. This will keep the kids active for hours every day. Best of all, they’ll be having plenty of fun. You could invite some of the neighborhood kids over and make a play date of it too.
If you live in a great place with lots of open spaces, why not head out for a hike or walk as a family? You can pack a picnic for your backpack, and sit and enjoy a different view every lunch time. It’s free, so it won’t stretch your household budget, especially if you’re taking your refreshments with you. To keep it fun and keep the kids interested, try a different theme each time. You can even make it educational. Searching for different plants or birds as you go is one way to provide an interesting element to a walk. Trying to hit timed targets can also make it fun and challenging.
Food can be such a headache for some parents. Not all kids are keen on the texture, taste or look of vegetables. Soups are a great way to get more veg into your kids without having to worry about any of those problems. You can try lots of different recipes, and even personalize them to your own tastes. They don’t have to contain lots of fat or even any sugar to be super tasty. Best of all, the kids can help to make it. This can be so easy with a soup maker too.
When you’re looking for great vacation ideas, don’t be afraid to shop around for activity deals. Even if you’re heading to a theme park, there are plenty of opportunities for the kids to be active. And you can always find healthier snack options on sight if you know where to look. You can find out what is available by calling the venue directly, or reading reviews from other parents. Some families prefer to pack a cool bag of healthy favorites, especially when there are food sensitivities to worry about. Sometimes it may take a little extra planning, but there are so many great ways to choose the healthier options.
