Every child should have the opportunity to experience the sense of pride that comes with physical accomplishment. While not every kid will excel at sports such as baseball, soccer or football, all able-bodied kids can run. And most love it.
As writer Christopher McDougal says, “We are born to run.” He describes running as “mankind’s first art, our original first act of inspired creation, … combining our breath and mind and muscles into fluid self-propulsion.”
I can’t help but smile and feel a sense of modest pride when I remember the look on my friend’s face as the 5 children (ages 1-6) sitting at my dinner table chanted “More tofu! More green beans! More quinoa!” OK, so the 1 year old yelled something more like “Aaahhhhh!” but her message was crystal clear. My friend, and fellow mom, was in disbelief that I got them to not only eat a fresh healthy meal without bribery or threats, but they were actually begging for more.
Shortly after publishing my article Healthy Kid Food, an applesauce company in France named Go Go Squeeze contacted me. They bestowed praise for the message conveyed in the article, one which they too hold dear, and offered to send me samples of their product, all natural squeezable applesauce for kids on the go.
What is the best way to teach our children life-long healthy eating habits so they will thrive physically, emotionally, and socially? I’ve witnessed various approaches to this dilemma that span from one extreme to the other. While some moms let their children eat anything they want, others monitor every bite and discount the simple pleasures of the occasional treat. The answer is clearly somewhere in between. Follow these 6 easy tips to guide your children towards a lifetime of healthy eating.
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