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How Do Kids Build Good Habits?

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Kids build good and bad habits alike as they grow. A lot of it is dependent on what they see around them, but sometimes you have no idea where a certain behavior or attitude comes from! But habit building rarely happens by accident, and when it comes to instilling healthy approaches to life in your kids, there’s a lot you’ve got to understand. 

That’s something we want to focus on down below. Kids can build good habits in a variety of ways, but how can you take action as their parent and help them along the path? Here are a few good methods that are tried and tested. 

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By Having Fun

Having fun is the biggest incentive to help a child create a healthy habit. Even when it comes to booking a dentist appointment and convincing them everything is going to be fine, a fun activity can turn the tide! 

Kids learn the best when something is positive; that reminds them that the world can be full of whimsy. Whether this means taking them for a pizza afterwards or promising they can get all their toys out for a playtime session when you’re home again, the more the better! 

With a Bit of Patience

If you’re trying to teach your kids good habits that’ll last a lifetime, it’s not going to happen overnight. Kids need time to learn, adjust, and pick up on the good ideas you’re putting down. Give them a chance, they’ve only been around for a few years! 

This means talking things through calmly when they forget to do certain actions like brushing their teeth, or when they refuse to eat their vegetables at dinnertime. Simple mistakes happen all the time, and you can always try again at bedtime or their next mealtime. And the more you reinforce the habit by actively and positively encouraging it, the faster it’ll form! 

By Watching You!

Kids pick up the most about life by watching their parents. Even small things, like the way you smile and tilt your head, or the way you sit on the sofa to watch TV, your kids will notice and do it too. You’re their parent – they want to act like you! 

So, when it comes to helping them build good habits, you need to be their number one role model. Someone they can look up to, that you personally know they can trust and should be following along with. 

Otherwise they may learn elsewhere without you knowing, from their favorite teachers, TV shows, and online creators. While this isn’t necessarily bad, it can make for a mean deficit in the way they learn from you, or even follow the rules you set. Remember that above all else healthy habits start at home! 

Kids build good habits in ways unique to them, but you can use some general tips like these to help them along. And if your child has any questions about these healthy habits, be open with your answers.

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Taking Time for Self-Care: Managing Stress & Anxiety During Uncertain Times

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Stress and anxiety can be overwhelming during uncertain times, but you can manage them by engaging in self-care practices. Making time for yourself will allow you to cope with uncertainty by providing moments of clarity and relaxation. By adding healthy habits into your routine such as adequate rest, mindfulness activities, physical exercise, connecting with people and more you can manage stress more effectively and positively manage anxiety in an effective way.

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1. Ensuring Adequate Sleep – 

Adequate sleep is vital to managing stress and anxiety effectively. Lack of restful slumber can take its toll on both physical and mental wellbeing, so aim to get at least 7-9 hours each night to recharge both body and mind. To ensure a restful night’s rest, establish a consistent bedtime routine by going to bed at the same time each night, foregoing caffeine before sleeping, and not using electronics for an hour or two prior to going to bed. Sleep also plays an essential role in emotional regulation so if you feel anxious or depressed make sure you get adequate rest!

2. Engaging in Mindful Activities –

Mindfulness can be a useful way of keeping stress at bay during times of emotional difficulty and uncertainty. By staying present in each moment, meditation, yoga, tai chi or even deep breathing activities can help bring calmness and ease tension from everyday stresses.

Mindfulness also applies to other aspects of your life such as eating habits and physical activity. Being mindful about food means being conscious about the type and amount of foods eaten as well as how they make you feel; in terms of physical activity, mindfulness helps maintain motivation levels by reminding us when to take breaks when necessary.

3. Regular Medical Check-Ups –

It is especially important to take care of your physical health during periods of stress and anxiety. Everyone should make sure to visit their doctor for regular check-ups, even during uncertain times. Make sure you are up-to-date on any medical conditions or treatments you may have, such as ketamine treatment for depression. This way, if there are any changes in your condition or medications that need to be adjusted, your doctor will be able to help you immediately.

4. Connecting With Others –

In times of change and uncertainty, social bonds can provide much-needed comfort and stability. Make sure to reach out regularly – video calls, text messages or spending time in person (safely!) can all help us stay in touch! Additionally, speaking to a mental health professional may also prove beneficial.

5. Staying Positive and Hopeful –

While current situations can be trying and distressing, it’s essential that we remain hopeful and optimistic for their resolution in the future. Remind yourself that everything will turn out okay in due time, look for what good there is in each day, write out your hopes, goals and writing down thoughts can provide clarity during uncertain times; volunteering or giving to charities that benefit others gives us a sense of purpose that’s hard to put a price on.

Self-care is crucial when managing stress and anxiety during uncertain times, such as during transitional times. Devoting some time each day to cultivating healthy habits such as getting enough restful sleep, engaging in mindful activities, exercising regularly, connecting with others and staying positive will help ease the uncertainty that surrounds you. Remember to take it step by step and find silver linings wherever possible.

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Are Burgers Really Bad for You?

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The age-old question of “Are burgers really bad for you?” can finally be answered. The reason is that burgers in themselves aren’t the enemy, but it’s pretty much the ingredients you will use.

You Don’t Have to Go Old School

For burger enthusiasts, there’s nothing like a classic American burger. A classic burger uses a brioche buns recipe found here, high-fat ground beef, with a dressing of onions, gherkins, and ketchup and mustard. This combination is amazing, as made popular by two brothers from a small California town. But you don’t have to do your burger like this. There’s no reason why you can’t use gluten-free bread, low-fat meat, and lower calories condiments to relish it with.

You Can Have Your Burger, Your Way

A classic burger is a great treat once in a while. But why stop there? You can have burgers whenever you like by changing up how you make them. There are tons of healthy breads you can use, such as whole grain buns, oat bread, and even sourdough makes a great burger. Then you can substitute your meat or reduce the thickness of a burger. Low-fat options are available everywhere. And there’s no reason why you need to use beef, so you can use chicken instead.

Are Burgers Really Bad?

No food is really bad for you. But eating an excess of certain things is. Even drinking too much water can kill you. But for unprocessed red meat like beef, every 50g excess per day increases the risk of coronary heart disease by 9%. And even higher for processed foods. So, of course, you should limit your intake of burgers and other things you know are bad in excess. Eating one burger a week won’t do you any harm, especially if you eat a well-balanced and healthy diet.

Eating them Once in a Blue Moon

Eating one fresh burger per week (not from fast food chains) isn’t likely to cause you any harm. But it can add to an excess of red meat intake that could increase your health risks. So if you are really concerned, perhaps consider eating a juicy burger every now and then, maybe as a monthly treat, at a BBQ only, or when you are out at events like a carnival. Of course, you can try vegan faux meat substitutes if you feel like including burgers on your weekly food menu.

If In Doubt, Make Your Own

Processed food increases your health risks. That is now an established fact. And it doesn’t come much more processed than meat. The good news is you can become healthier by learning to cook fresh and delicious food. And burgers are among the easiest things you can make. You can use the brioche bun recipe above. And you have complete control over the type of ground beef you use. Additionally, you can use fat-reducing dressings such as avocado.

Summary

So, are burgers really bad for you? Well, it depends. Buying your burger from a fast food chain probably is. So you can make your burger yourself, use lower-fat meat and try healthier bread.