Empower Your Children
Helping your kids get and stay healthy isn’t always
easy. It’s hard for them to resist the unhealthy snacks,
sodas and fast food that seem to be all around them.
It’s also tough to get them away from the television and
computer screens and find places for them to play and
exercise.
But we can’t ignore the serious health consequences
of kids eating badly and not moving enough. By
empowering your children to make better choices now, you
can have a huge impact on their health and quality of
life in the future.
To learn more about the risks of childhood obesity
and unhealthy lifestyles, click here.
You Can Do It
The good news is that small changes often make a huge
difference. Focus on a few areas for improvement and
you’ll run into less resistance from your children, but
still have a positive impact on their health.
Help Children Make the Right Choices
The best way to make your children healthier is to
help THEM take charge of their own health. You can
influence what they eat, where they eat, and encourage
them to play an d exercise more. You may not be able to
control everything, but by making healthy choices when
and where you can, you’ll gradually see some positive
changes.
Set a Good Example
You can also help by setting a good example. Have
your child set a goal that both of you can aim for
together. For example, if he or she wants to try to eat
more vegetables, make sure you’re eating those veggies
too.
We have created
a cool sticker chart for you to help encourage and track
healthy behaviors with
your children. Click here to download the chart.
To learn more about the Let’s Just Play Go Healthy
Challenge that inspires kids to take charge of their
health and lead their own "Go Healthy" movement, click
here
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Kids'
Site
A special site, created by the Alliance, that's just
for kids. It features games, videos, and fun ways for
kids to get involved in creating a healthier generation.
Learn
More.
We Are Here to Help You
Parents are so important in the fight against
childhood obesity. That’s why the Alliance for a
Healthier Generation has the following tools and
resources for parents to use on the front lines--when eating out, at home, at
school, and at the
doctor's.