How to Teach Your Child to Stay Healthy

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Help your children develop healthful habits while they're still young. These guidelines follow the recommendations of the U.S. Department of Education.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Antibacterial Soaps
Children's Multivitamins
Combs
Facial Tissues
First Aid Kits
Hairbrush
Multivitamins
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Toothpaste

Step 1

Teach your child to wash his or her hands to combat germs and to wash injuries to prevent infection.
Step 2

Advise your child to stay away from people who are coughing or sneezing and to cover his or her mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing.
Step 3

Advise your child not to share hairbrushes, toothbrushes, combs or cups.
Step 4

Teach your child to keep his clothes clean, take baths and brush his or her teeth daily.
Step 5

Explain the concept of the immune system and the relationship of sleep, diet and exercise to good health.
Step 6

Point out the benefits of vaccinations.
Step 7

Teach your child basic first aid.
Step 8

Talk to your child about the negative health consequences of drugs and alcohol.