Although the awareness for health and fitness is on rise but this pandemic has made it more vital for children, students, and teenagers to give extra care towards the health and fitness. It’s vital not to get confused of fitness by being slim.

All old phrases have a deep meaning.

‘HEALTH IS WEALTH ‘

The kids these days need this wealth from their parents as the first asset. The biggest challenges for all children are the movement restriction and too high a screen time. Therefore, to bless our X-generation it becomes our prime duty to inbuild the habit of health and fitness in them.

Below are the few easy habits which we as parents should develop in our children.

Eating home made food. Here, by home made I do not mean to make pizza or burger at home but to let the Indian and traditional food taste develop in them.

Lock down has made us realized that home is the safest place. Therefore, with different methods we should explain them that how yummy and nutrient is our traditional cultural home-made food. It is the king of nutrients and taste.

Developing the habit of starting the day with any fresh seasonal fruit.
Drinking of seasonal fresh drinks in beverages rather than aerated drinks. Children have a sweet tooth so sugarcane juice, Aam panna, lemonade, lassi, plum juice etc are other options which can easily change the taste buds of children from aerated drinks to fresh and healthy drinks.
Eating less but frequently.
Having proper planning of three proper meals and two mid meals for your children should be important for mother to gift their children with health.

Health and fitness go hand in hand. Once the children have healthy habits, it is important to step up and move toward fitness.

Few of the fitness habits which can be easily developed at home for healthy living in children are as follows:

Undoubtedly, children metabolism is particularly good but to sustain it the regular exercise is important. The exercise give strength to muscles, build their stamina, do muscle stretching and bring stability.
For children exercise is not like adults. For them exercise is an activity which involves playing like cycling, badminton, table tennis, skating, tennis, skipping, dancing, yoga etc.
Daily any of the above activities for 60 minutes will ensure active children.
Other than these the children should be encouraged to do their work themselves like taking water for them, keeping their utensils, opening doors, making their bed. With this they do not need conscious standup after certain time. (This clause was earlier not required as children were going to school and for other classes but now all classes are online, and this is making children slouch.) Doing these activities will surely give the comfort to their eyes too.

Along with this sleep is equally important for healthy body. Ensure your children get 7 to 10 hours sleep depending upon the age.

The right eating, sleeping and exercise were always important, but the long duration lockdown has made it vital for parents to take care of children in this matter so tat they have strong immunity and metabolism. As we all can understand that nothing is more important than self-immunity.

Wishing all children, a healthy happy life.

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