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January-Resolve to Protect & Support Young Children

Did you KNOW...

One in 3 children in the U.S is overweight or obese?

How to help you child maintain a healthy weight:

5-2-1-0 Get Up and Move Adams County

EAT

5 or more Fruits and Vegetables every day...

LIMIT

2 hours or less of recreational screen time daily...

PLAY

1 hour or more of physical activity every day!

STOP

0 sugary drinks

Offer a balanced diet-that includes plenty of fruits, veggies and lean proteins-Remember to always provide age appropriate foods to your child.
Increasing activity level-Family fun activities include jumping rope, playing tag, riding a bike, walking, and dancing.
Reducing Screen-time-children ages 2-5 have 1 hour of screen time or less per day

Go to choosemyplate.gov for more tips on how to balance your child's diet along with interactive games for children.

take time each day to play with my child
use redirection techniques to address my child's inappropriate behaviors
do a safety check at home to make sure it's safe for my child
use more positive comments and language with my child
uncover the why behind my child's negative behaviors and modify the environment to encourage positive behavior
establish consisitant age appropriate mealtime and betime routines
pay attention to my child's predictable limits and consequence
pay attention to my child's verbal and nonverbal communication and learn the best ways to respond
provide my child with books, toys and activities that match his or her developmental level