{"product_id":"2940013832404","title":"HELPING YOUR CHILD BE HEALTHY AND FIT WITH ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGED 4 TO 11 - Long-term good health is less an accident than the result of good habits and wise choices. You can help your child build up those important habits!","description":"SNEAK PEAK:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHELPING YOUR CHILD BE HEALTHY AND FIT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWITH ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGED 4 TO 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Carol S. Katzman and Carolyn R. McCary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ewith Deborah Kidushim-Allen, R.D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdited by Cynthia Hearn Dorfman and Russell J. Hall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Basics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImportant Things To Know\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActivities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFace File\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mirror of Me\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuilt of Many Feelings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy Folder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Is the Our Hands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmile If You Like Me!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the Recipe!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOven-Fried Potatoes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSticks \u0026amp; Stones Snack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrushhhh!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Share or Not To Share?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI Do It for Me\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHold That Tiger!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStretch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRun For It!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep Going!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCool Down\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore Ideas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSafety First\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd They Licked the Platter Clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Up Drug Free\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1: Parents and the Schools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2: What We Can Do To Help Our Children Learn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-term good health is less an accident than the result of good \u003cbr\u003ehabits and wise choices. To enjoy good health now and in the \u003cbr\u003efuture, youngsters must learn how to eat, exercise, sleep, \u003cbr\u003econtrol stress, and be responsible for personal cleanliness and \u003cbr\u003ereducing the risk of disease. In addition, they need to be aware \u003cbr\u003eof what to do in an emergency and when to say \"no\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHabits that include eating nutritious foods and understanding the \u003cbr\u003erelationship between physical and emotional health will help your \u003cbr\u003echild grow up healthy. Your child's ability to learn and the \u003cbr\u003echances for a longer and more productive life can be greatly \u003cbr\u003eimproved by developing and following good health practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst of All, Your Child Is Special\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mental and emotional health of your child is just as \u003cbr\u003eimportant as physical health. From the earliest moment, a child \u003cbr\u003eneeds to feel that he or she is special and cared about by family \u003cbr\u003emembers and friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA child who enjoys good mental and emotional health is able to \u003cbr\u003eapproach new situations with confidence. When children are \u003cbr\u003ecomfortable with themselves, they can express their emotions in a \u003cbr\u003epositive way. As children learn to value themselves and develop \u003cbr\u003econfidence in their ability to make responsible decisions, they \u003cbr\u003eare building a sense of self-worth or self-esteem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParents and teachers share the responsibility for helping \u003cbr\u003echildren build self-confidence. A child who is confident is more \u003cbr\u003esuccessful in everyday interactions with peers and adults. \u003cbr\u003eConfidence in one's ability to learn new and difficult skills can \u003cbr\u003eaffect future achievement, as well. Developing a trusting \u003cbr\u003erelationship with your child, establishing open communication, \u003cbr\u003eand recognising personal achievements are all important. When \u003cbr\u003echildren know they can do something well, it makes them feel \u003cbr\u003especial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet Ready, Get Set, Grow Up Healthy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the time your child is born, there are ways in which you \u003cbr\u003ecan help your child learn how to grow up healthy. This book has \u003cbr\u003eactivities that help children\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* understand their emotions and build self-esteem;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* eat the right foods;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* prevent disease;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* and build strong bodies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also has safety tips, ways to help your child say \"no\" \u003cbr\u003eto drugs, a section on parents and the schools, a bibliography, \u003cbr\u003eand a chart to help you keep track of your child's vaccinations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoes This Mean I Can't Eat Ice Cream?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood nutrition does not mean that your children cannot eat their \u003cbr\u003efavourite foods or that they must eat foods they do not like. \u003cbr\u003eGood nutrition means variety and moderation in a person's diet. \u003cbr\u003eChoosing what foods to eat is important in pursuing a healthy \u003cbr\u003elife. Your children may choose to eat certain foods because they \u003cbr\u003etaste good or because they are available. Make nutritious foods \u003cbr\u003eavailable and monitor the \"sometimes\" foods -- sugary snacks and \u003cbr\u003efatty desserts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'd Rather Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood health is a blend of physical and emotional well-being. \u003cbr\u003eExercises are basic elements of physical fitness that should be \u003cbr\u003epart of play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAerobic exercises, such as jogging or jumping, that increase the \u003cbr\u003eheartbeat, strengthen the heart and muscles, improve endurance, \u003cbr\u003econdition the total body, and help prevent disease. Anaerobic, \u003cbr\u003eslow, stretching exercises improve flexibility and muscular \u003cbr\u003efitness. Both types of exercise are important and fun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'm Afraid and I'm Unhappy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe all face stressful situations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTO BE CONTINUED... Buy now and enjoy the contents in full!","brand":"S.H.W.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070315020528,"sku":"2940013832404","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013832404_p0.jpg?v=1763595306","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013832404","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}