Carrying around extra weight is not just an issue for adults. Unfortunately, many children today struggle with being overweight or obese as well. This can lead to health problems and difficulties later in life, so it's important to help your child achieve a healthy weight early on.
First things first – consult a doctor
Before you make any significant changes to your child’s diet or exercise routine, you should always consult a doctor. There could be underlying medical conditions that may prevent them from losing weight the way others would. Better yet – take the child along for this visit so they also get to understand firsthand what might need to change.
Help your child stay active through playtime!
Let’s face it; kids love playing games especially when there are other kids involved. Engaging kids in outdoor activities like football, tag of war or cycling exposes them to physical activity which translates into active minds too! Walks during late evenings also support conversations between parent-children bonding time while keeping their bodies moving.
Even staying indoors allows for parents to set up small games like puzzles that'll keep their young ones mentally stimulated without denying them physically progressive experiences.
Cut out junk foods from your home
It only takes knowing one thing about six-year-olds - they know exactly where snacks and sugary treats are kept hidden! The best thing anyone looking after younglings can do is clear off all chocolates biscuits cakes cupcakes candy bars ice creams pizzas burgers crisps soda-pop until very special occasions arise worth cheating on that meal plan (no Thanksgiving doesn't qualify unless there is leftover turkey healthy sandwiches spread in the house!)
This makes snack time healthier giving fruits vegetables crackers and yogurt as alternatives - providing loads of opportunities for tasting new types of food who knows maybe junior develops liking broccoli bowls baked potatoes chips dipped sauces guacamole mother nature has plenty gifts waiting to be appreciated!
Encourage your child to drink water
Kids may like juice, soda or any other fizzy drinks but it's important to encourage them to drink plenty of water betwixt (that means 'in between', for the uninitiated) meals. Hydration is much needed especially during hot seasons as this helps keep the body functioning optimally - no slowing down or shut downs allowed!
Make mealtime fun!
Meal prep should start by presenting food in ways that appeal. Use plates different from usual ones normally used; funny designs maybe a fish themed plate even cups with faces might make food more interesting and thus attractive. Serving foods on a color wheel basis-veggie stacks with sautéed fruits beside steamed veggies Tuna salad wraps cut into butterfly-cut shapes could all trigger children’s taste buds....creating excitement leading up to meal time also sets mood for open kid-food discussions creation: Maybe try challenging/engaging six year old little ones into carrying out simple tasks such as making morning oatmeal porridge stirring pot creating pasta magic using vegetables etc?
Establish consistent Meal Times
Adults usually get caught in snacking routine however tradition leads back keeping times and spacing wider throughout day – having healthy snacks once mid-morning session followed lunch hour another snack directly following dinner preparing young kids' metabolism systems early having same process: three nutritious meals spaced steady intervals apart over day taking note kid will probably need something small two-three hours after each main course. Lastly dietary needs must be balanced well along with portion control tookeeping favorites around is not wrong but look towards consistency.
Slowly Introduce New Foods
Overhauling dinning habits overnight is demanding better ensure gradual changes . Don't introduce every new recipe at once this one week either! Be patient allowing room for experimentation thereby reducing chances disgust sneaking might find peace the dining table if patiently experimented with.
Limit Screen Time
As entertaining as screen play time can get for kids, unlimited amounts of television/internet exposure gives room to laziness idle minds overeating which leads into the biggest driver of obesity in children. It’s wise and easy too! Watching movies between set times internet hours preset also prevents onset unhealthy habits.
Prioritize Sleep
According to a recent research study carried out by The Lancet it is important that youngins have enough sleep quoted at necessary average hums around twelve hours per day one extra hour complementing night rest. More active young people need even more sleep than this so keep an eye on their required nap times/needed breaks - nap time helps support growth development balance metabolism cushion nervous system too.
Join A Healthy Home Community
Being part of wider community sharing similar health goals such as healthy living meals work-outs further sets powerful influence working generational strength: whether through online communities local parks-and-rec daycare centers resources available supplement your new progress create conversation among-st avid members offering advice cheerleading efforts back onward! A complete family lifestyle overhaul doesn’t happen overnight but with determination discipline parental sacrifice success stories emerge giving child early initiative making weight-conscious choices ultimately ensures they’ll grow up healthier happier adult bodies when older!
Let’s do this together – who is ready to generate momentum towards transforming our households into havens filled with happy healthy lives?