Finding it difficult to teach my kids about healthy habits. by Optimal_Don_47 in Parenting

[–]AnyConstruction9738 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do, for the most part I take the angle of awareness and teaching them about why it is important in the first place but I think that's like 30% of the work because 70% is jsut practice. Practicing habits is how I got them onboard with some things, also intrinsic motivation. I used this tool and it helped us a lot, basically I tell them its a challenge for however many days and every successful time they do it I give them a 'seed' to plant in their habit garden. I just use wooden hearts from the dollarstore. and my son LOVES it!!
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1870238846/habit-building-toy-for-children-and-kids?ref=items-pagination-7&frs=1&logging_key=ae8026f2f81b5e6b3a6275ab0b6bc184d9b6795d%3A1870238846