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Feeling Good on Father’s Day and All Year Round
Wellness tips for dads and families
Keeping children healthy is a top a year-round process that is as im
priority for parents. In recognition portant to your children as it is to
of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16, you. Fathers can accompany their
the National Responsibility Father children on annual check-ups to
hood Clearinghouse has some tips help reinforce key health messages
on how fathers playing an active from the pediatrician. On occasion,
role in their children’s lives, includ children may accompany their fa
ing their health and safety, can make thers to their check-ups, too. Healthy
a positive difference.
fathers are more available to emo
Setting a good example is the tionally and financially support their
most important way to teach your children and families.
children healthy behaviors. Even if
To feel great and stay that way,
you don’t share a home with your you need to take into account
children, following healthy habits m ore than ju s t your p hysical
when you are together encourages health. Your psychological and
them to do the same.
social needs also have an impact
Modeling healthy behaviors is on your overall w ell-being and
key for any parent seeking to teach your ability to be positively in
their children healthy habits and volved with your children.
behaviors. For example, if your chil
If you are depressed, are abusing
dren see you washing your hands drugs, or have other issues that
often, they likely will too. Step in at affect your emotional and mental
the sink to help the littlest ones health, they can cause problems
wash thoroughly. Again, the earlier between you and your children.
they experience this, the greater the There are many support and treat
chances that they will retain and ment options available to help you
continue these healthy practices. get past the barriers that could be
Once you are done, be sure to dry holding you back from a better rela
your hands completely after wash tionship with your children.
ing them.
Exercise regularly. Find an activ
Fathers play an active role in their children’s lives.
To prevent the spread of germs, ity that you enjoy so you are more
cough or sneeze into your elbow so likely to maintain a routine. When
germs are not spread to your hands. planning your workouts, discuss
Also, show your children how to them with your children. Explain your
turn their heads away from others exercise routine and how they can
and use and toss tissues properly. join in too. Set realistic workout
Be sure to exercise, eat foods that goals. Be sure to balance your work
help you have a healthy weight and outs with proper sleep.
energy, and get proper rest. When
Eat healthy foods in moderate
your body is in good physical shape, amounts. Drink water and snack on
is well rested, and has appropriate fruits and vegetables. Discuss your
nutrition, it is better able to fight off diet with your children. When in the
germs and infections.
grocery store point out healthy
Taking care of your own health is choices. Read the labels on food
items with your children and dis
cuss nutrition information. You are
what you eat, so be sure to encour
age and model healthy eating habits
for your children.
How you conduct your adult re
lationships has a direct effect on
your children. Studies show that
people who enjoy healthy relation
ships have more happiness and less
stress. If your relationships in the
past were stormy or troubled, you
can start now to undo attitudes and
behaviors that might have contrib
uted to an unsatisfying personal
life. Dealing with past mistakes al
lows you to move forward by estab
lishing positive, fulfilling relation
ships.
Healthy interactions are often the
most neglected component of well
being. Healthy relationships take
time and effort. Look for ways to add
laughter to your activities with your
children. Make sure your children
know and understand your values
by living them every day. Focus on
your successes and not what you
consider to be your failures. Let
your children know that it is OK to
fail and that no matter what, you’ll
always love them.
Keep
smiling
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Willamette. James comes to Oregon
from Montana where she held a
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She takes the helm as the non
profit embarks on several critical
new initiatives, including prepara
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able Care Act and launching elec
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patients in Oregon and southwest
Washington each year.
James is a proven leader who is
committed to expanding access to
affordable health care and educa
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