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Choose water as a drink. Try these tips to help your child to drink more water:
- Take a refillable bottle of water when you go out.
- Put a bottle of water in with your child’s lunch.
- Keep cold water in the fridge at home.
- Give your child a water bottle when they play sport.
- Serve water for everyone with the family meal.
- Show your child that you enjoy drinking water.
A waste-free lunch has no throw-away packaging. Any packaging can be reused, composted or recycled. It’s an easy way to provide a healthy lunch with less processed food.
Being around natural spaces is really good for both our mind and body.
Find your next active adventure now.
Break up screen time and sitting with activities that help support development. Limit screen time to no more than 2 hours per day (not counting school activities) for 6 to 17- year-olds.
Looking to make fun holiday snacks for your kids that aren’t loaded with sugar?
These festive snacks will make you and your little ones happy!
Water is the best drink for growing minds and bodies. It also helps keep teeth and gums healthy.
Read more about this and other healthy habits here.
Staying active and eating well helps kids learn better by keeping them healthy both mentally and emotionally.
To find out how much exercise kids need, how to limit screen time, and the importance of sleep, check out these guidelines for children and young people aged 5 to 17.
Choose gifts that get kids outside and moving, like a kite, balls, skateboard, or outdoor games. Not only will these presents keep them entertained, but they’ll also help develop their movement skills. It’s a great way to combine fun with fitness during the holiday season!
Add some variety this Halloween. Treats don’t always need to be lollies and chocolates. Think of some fun, fruity ideas to add while out trick-o-treating.
All kids have their own talent. Let them move in their own way and help guide them to find something they love.
Want your kids to grow up embracing their bodies and themselves, but not quite sure where to start?
Watch the Embrace Kids Parent Masterclass here.