How to Teach Your Child to Stay Healthy

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

Things You'll Need

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

Instructions

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

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.

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

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

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

6. Point out the benefits of vaccinations.

7. Teach your child basic first aid.

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