How students can keep themselves fit and active looking to current situation?
The excessive use of phone is causing lot of mental pressure on children, due to which they are facing many problems such as sleeplessness, obesity week eyesight, insomnia mood swings, etc. So considering child's mental as well as physical health what are the ways to keep themselves healthy?
Technology has surely made a negative impact on children's lives. But technology is important nowadays too, so we cannot totally cut the ties from it. However, we can set some boundaries for our children between them and technology. Phones, TVs, Laptops -everything can be used, but in moderation.
Here are a few tips to encourage a healthy lifestyle among children:
1. Build a routine:
Building a routine can help in avoiding procrastination, and everything can be enjoyed at a fixed time. While building a schedule for a child it is very important to dedicate a considerable amount of time to each and every activity and also a time window for free time. They should not feel that you're trying to cage them, rather have a conversation and explain everything to them- why are you making these changes, why is it important, etc.
2. Introduce them to meditation:
Meditation has helped many people control their temper and focus better. It is a good tool to ease their stress a little. plus, they get time to introspect everything they do and become conscious of their actions and their impacts.
3. Family Fitness sessions:
This can be a fun and healthy way to spend some quality time with your family and children will love to do what their parents are doing as it gives them a feeling of being grown-ups.
4. No negative news:
Children can grasp negative things easily and especially during these times, it is very important to keep them away from the negative and scary news. That doesn't mean they should not be aware of what is happening in the world, they should, so develop a habit of reading newspaper in them it will keep them away from the screen (TVs)
5. Keep a check on nutrition:
We are what we eat. Along with physical activities, a healthy diet is also important for a healthy body. Make sure that they have colourful, home-cooked meals and limit the junk food to once or twice a month.