evan milton

Want to raise a super kid? Do these 7 things to help your kids thrive 1. Teach your kids to breath through their nose More than half of todays kids are classified as mouth breathers This stresses the body, causes chronic fatigue, leads to poor posture & causes cavities. Reminders to breath through nose Do 5 deep nose breaths with them Teach them to chew with mouth closed All help them build the habit of proper breathing 2. Daily mindset work Society is creating a materialistic generation of "I want". Kids are always wanting the new toy, game etc. They are not taught to be grateful for what they have. There is also a prevalence of negativity. News, social media and many adults tend to focus on negativity. Kids overhear this stuff & take on the same energy. This is why there is a mental health crisis in society. Try practicing things like: Gratitude Acts of kindness Positive affirmations With your kids. They wont realize it but it will plant the seeds of a strong mindset & resilient mental health. 3. Lots of playground time Kids need more unstructured play. It helps nurture their imagination & creativity. And all the activities in a playground like monkey bars, balance beams & climbing walls help develop their joints & muscles. Every kid has fun at playgrounds. They just need to opportunity to get to one. Make it part of the routine to check out local playgrounds multiple time a week. Bonus: Join them in the play! 4. Feed them a healthy diet How can a kid hit their physical & mental potential if they are fed a diet full of chemicals & artificial ingredients? Kids should eat mostly whole foods like eggs, fruit, meat, veggies & dairy to give them the nutrients their body needs to develop properly and thrive. There is a time & place for treats, but dont normalize it. Tip: Kids are WAY more likely to eat healthy foods & enjoy them if they see their parents eating them too. Lead your family by example. 5. Teach your kids to chew Not long ago, kids had to chew their food. Raw veggies, fruits & meat all required plenty of chewing. This helped build the jaw joint, jaw muscles and created space in the mouth for teeth to grow. Now the majority of a kids diet is processed and soft. It common to see kids, teens and adults with weak jaws & crooked teeth because they rarely have to use jaw muscles. -Include foods that need to be chewed in their diet -Encourage chewing food plenty before swallowing -Offer gum (we use mastic gum) when age appropriate 6. Plenty of time barefoot A kid's foot has 33 joint, 100s of muscles and countless nerve receptors that are built to touch & feel the ground. Feet are not meant to be crammed into cheap, walmart shoes. This will impair proper foot development and lead to joint problems in the feet, ankles, knees, hips and/or back. Normalize barefoot time whenever possible. We recommend following @Barefoot_Will_ for better foot health 7. Make sleep a TOP priority Quality, consistent sleep is one of the best things you can give your kids It is very important for their: Mood Growth Memory Happiness Immune system Mental development Physical development Retain what they learn during the day Parents who build a sleep routine for their kids & stick to it have happier & healthier kids Every parent says they want their kids to be healthy & thrive Be one of the parents that takes action to help make it happen!