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How Parents and Caregivers can Support Physical Education

How Parents and Caregivers can Support Physical Education

Children who are physically active and experience success in movement activities show higher levels of self-confidence. Regular physical activity helps sharpen judgment and thinking skills. And most importantly, physically active children are more likely to remain physically active adults.

Developing Healthy Minds

Developing Healthy Minds

The mental well-being of children is essential in their growth and development. Parents, caregivers, and educators must understand the importance in creating and sustaining an environment that supports this emotional growth. Mental health is sometimes considered the most neglected fraction of health and includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It impacts how one feels, how one acts, how one thinks.

Nurturing Healthy Habits

Nurturing Healthy Habits

Teaching children how to live healthily starts when they are young. Otherwise, time may have to be spent on breaking bad habits or correcting unhealthy learned behaviors. Children learn best when healthy choices are modeled. Parents and caregivers are role models...