Little Ways You Can Look After Your Little Ones

How often do you think how about hard it is being a parent? Making sure your kids do well at school, stay safe and happy. But while you’ll probably always find things to worry about when looking out for your children’s health, there are many little ways in which you can look after your little ones that matter just as much.

Teach them to brush their teeth correctly. This may sound obvious, but according to dentists, only 10% of children actually know how to clean their teeth correctly. By showing your kids how to take care of their pearly whites, you’ll avoid the pain and expense of long dentist sessions and the need for cavities or even braces. Make sure they brush their teeth regularly, at least twice a day, and get them a toothbrush recommended for kids and a paste adapted to the age of your child.

Take care of their feet. Healthy feet are essential for a happy child, who needs to run and consume energy. Teach your children to wash their feet every day and advise them to dry them carefully after every bath. Trim their nails with attention and make sure they wear shoes that are the correct size. Use the measuring tools in specialized stores to check the sizes. If your child needs to correct any small issues, you can try using orthotic arch supports so that they walk correctly and don’t have postural complications later on in life.

Get them to play sport. Many children spend too much time playing computer games or surfing the Internet. While the Play Station may be great for some things, video games are not a substitute for sport. In fact, specialists recommend sport as part of any child’s physical and social development. Get involved in your children’s schedule and don’t let them become sedentary at an early age. Find them a team to practice with or a professional coach for individual sports.

If your children already have other activities after school, find the time to take them walking, running or playing in the park with other children. Pay attention to the right clothing and footwear to make sure your children are comfortable during practice. Use powerstep insoles to reduce the impact from running or jumping on hard surfaces.

Small but effective solutions can be very helpful when looking after children, and keep them healthy, happy, and developing correctly, both physically and mentally. Stay close to your children, teach them good habits, and always listen to what they have to say; after all, sometimes we learn more from them than they do from us.

Michael Peggs is the founder of content marketing agency and SEO agency Marccx Media, where they specialize in SEO and Content Marketing. Before Marcxx, Peggs worked at Google in business development, forming digital media and advertising partnerships. He is also a blogger and podcaster, hosting the iTunes Top 10 New & Noteworthy podcast You University – The Personal Branding Podcast.