2016 could be your family’s healthiest year ever if you use these New Year’s resolutions!
2016 has officially begun! You probably have a number of goals you’d like to accomplish in the coming year, but few of them are as important as keeping your family well. Enjoy a healthy 2016 with your children by implementing these New Year’s resolutions in the months ahead.
- Get enough sleep. Sleep is as important for you as it is for your kids. When you sleep, your body has the chance to recover. Without this crucial time, you’ll get run down – and fast. Your kids might need as much as 16 hours of sleep each day (check this guide to decide how much sleep your children need). Don’t skimp on sleep for yourself, either. Adults need at least seven hours of sleep a night, so make sure you’re getting into bed early enough.
- Buckle up. It’s a simple thing that could make a huge difference. Make sure you always wear your seatbelt, and ensure your children are in the proper seat for their age and size. The CDC has a guide to help you prevent child injuries on the road.
- Eat right. Want to eat better this year? Stop buying unhealthy food! Stock your house with snacks like fruit, nuts, and low-fat cheese to keep your family full between meals without compromising healthy eating.
- Get moving. Kids need to be active for at least an hour a day, and it’ll help your own health to join them! Blend aerobic activity like riding bikes or briskly walking with muscle strengthening activities to keep your family strong and healthy all around.
We hope these resolutions help your family make 2016 its healthiest year yet! For help in that goal, contact Pediatric Surgical Associates for all of your children’s Orange County, California surgical needs. Our practiced pediatric surgeons are trained to heal young, small bodies and can make sure your child’s procedures are gently approached and expertly handled.