Strong Body & Mind

Maintaining a healthy and strong body is an important life long goal! Read about the importance of healthy habits and exercise. 

What do you do each day to move your body and stay strong? 

Do you eat foods that give you energy?

Do you get enough rest each night?

What are three healthy habits that you can add to you summer goals?

Plan a family friendly outing! Go on a family hike or bike ride, take a stroll in your neighborhood, walk the dog together, or go bowling!

After four weeks of working towards your healthy habits summer goals, do you think your results will change? What is your prediction? 

Challenge the members of your family to get involved and make their own predictions.

How many of these healthy habits do you already do every day?

Which ones do you want to do more of?

What are some other healthy habits that you do that are not on the list?

What do you do to feel better when you are sad or stressed?

• find a quiet place to sit

• listen to music

• watch a favorite show

• play with a pet

• spend time outside

• talk with a trusted friend or family member

Help your child work through difficult feelings by letting them know they could come to you. Develop a signal to let them know that they would like to talk. Together, develop calming techniques and tools such as deep breathing, using centering objects, and positive self-talk.