Having the right mindset will allow for you to perform better in any activity. Often times, as we learn new skills or push ourselves to work hard, we may experience some frustration. It's important to be challenged by the activities we do to grow and improve. Having a growth mindset will allow students to grow by being challenged, learning from mistakes, getting coached, practicing, asking how to improve, and never giving up.

Water has many important functions in the body, including; regulating your body’s temperature, digesting food and excreting waste. Your body loses water throughout the day when you sweat, breathe and urinate. It is important to replace the water you have lost to prevent yourself from becoming dehydrated.

1. Pack a water bottle when you go out.

2. drink water before, after and during physical activity

3. Always have water with meals and snacks

4. Drink water, even if you don’t like it

• Try adding slices of fruits such as lemon or orange to water, for variety and flavor.

• Experiment with temperature; try having a jug of water in the fridge, adding ice-cubes, or even warm water in winter.

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Nutrition is important at every age. Children need proper nutrients stay healthy and strong, and grow up healthy and strong. Nutrition for children can also help establish a foundation for healthy eating habits and nutritional knowledge that children can apply throughout life.

• choose variety — the best meals have a balance of items from different food groups.

• fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits.

• make at least half the grains you serve whole grains, like oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, and brown rice.

• Drink fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk and water rather than sugary drinks.

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Sleep is an essential part of everyone's routine and an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Studies have shown that kids who regularly get a good amount of sleep have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health.

• Maintain a regular nighttime routine. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on the weekends and during school breaks.

• Turn off screens in the evening. Avoid blue light from tablets, TV screens, computers and cell phones for 1.5 hours before bedtime.

• Exercise in the late afternoon or early evening. Exercising four to five hours before bedtime is ideal for promoting good sleep.

• Keep it cool. Lower the thermostat in your athlete's room and consider blackout curtains to keep the bedroom cool and dark.

• Take time to unwind. Taking a 20-minute warm bath, and then going to sleep in a cool, dark room can help the brain release melatonin.