- A consistent routine with 8-10 hours of sleep every night.
- Healthy food: Eat the Rainbow -all colors of fruits, vegetables and protein at every meal. Stay away from junk food-pop and candy.
- Minimum of 1 hour of play (outside: running, climbing, bicycling, swimming, soccer).
- Limit screen time to the weekends (stay off of violent video games and movies).
- Spend time daily on home work. Reading 30 min. Math 15 min.
- Teach your child to work with you doing daily chores in and around the home.
- Spend time sharing stories and feelings from your day, give eye contact to your child and hugs.