What are the top healthy habits for parents so that we can feel and look our best? Read my article on the "Best Ways Parents Can Feel Good and Look Good" for some ideas. Not surprisingly, regular exercise and eating a healthy and balanced diet are on the list, as is minimizing stress and getting enough sleep.
Being a parent of a school-age child, I know all too well how difficult--if not impossible--it can sometimes be to find the time to do the things we need to do in order to be at our best. But the reality is that if we are not happy and healthy, we are ultimately short-changing our children. And consider this: If our children see us setting a good health model--by working out regularly and eating a healthy diet, for instance--then they are more likely to be healthy themselves and follow our example.
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