We must use the word RESPECT when we are teaching our children anything that is important for them to learn to do on a regular basis. Respect for their body and mind can start at a very early age as we begin to teach them their own life. We show respect for our bodies first and foremost by what we put into it.
Lesson #1: We show respect for our body by knowing about the nourishment we put in our bodies. What kind of food are we delivering to our body? Should it not be fruits and vegetables, water, maybe some milk or juice, some forms of protein. We can help them to understand how to use the local farmers and the benefit of doing so.
Lesson #2: Getting a good nights sleep also shows respect for our bodies. Children who are 5 and 6 years old need up to 12 hours a sleep per day. Children 7 – 12 years old need 11 hours per day and 12 – 18 year olds need 9 hours per day. Getting the correct amount of sleep shows respect for our bodies. Continue reading “Life Skills: 5 Lessons in Teaching Children Respect of Their Body and Mind”