Kids Health Topics Parents Don’t Talk About (But Should)
By Jeff
Nobody likes to talk about negative things especially when it comes to kids health topics but I would be doing you a disservice if I didn’t bring up this one.
I personally know an overweight child whose diet basically consists of chicken nuggets, fries, and sweets. Fruits, whole grain breads, and vegetables (except for corn from a can) are out of the question.
Picky Eaters Top of Some Parents Kids Health Topics
A lot of kids are picky eaters, but this is an extreme case. As a baby and young child, he would cause himself to gag and throw up if he was forced to eat any healthy item.
His parents want to do right, but after years of struggle they feel helpless. And now it just seems easier to comply with his wishes instead of fighting him. I understand this is a hard situation for the parents, but what kind of future does this leave for the child?
It’s easy to think of the here and now and tell yourself that a cookie or one fattening cheeseburger won’t hurt. But the treats start to pile up and you begin to see a problem. A few times giving in has now become a bad habit, for both you and the child.
You’ve got to think about your child’s future. Do you want them to live long lives? Do you want them to be able to play with their own children one day? Do you want them to live a life pain free, out of hospitals, and without medication? Of course you do!
Parents Can Tackle Kids Health Topics With Confidence
Just as a child needs you to hold their hand as they cross the street, they need you to lead their eating habits. A child may struggle with you in the road. They may want their independence and try to fight to be free. But, it is for their good if they hold your hand.
You love them too much to let them walk across a busy street alone. Why? Because they could die.
The same is true with eating. You have to make the right choices for them to keep them alive. The early years are the most crucial in every way. That is when we learn the most, when we are shaped by our surroundings, and when habits are formed.
If your child continues on the path they’re on now, what do you see in their future? Will they be healthy or will they likely develop diabetes, have high cholesterol levels, or acquire one of many food-induced diseases.
If you fear the latter is true, you’ve got to do something now to change that. You’ve got to put your foot down now.
Do you struggle in this area of kids health? Leave a comment below and tell me about your experiences.
Nutrition for kids is just one of the many kids health topics parents can struggle with and we need to encourage one another.
Read more kids health related articles over at www.myfamilyexercise.com/category/kids-health.
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