As parents, it’s often not only what we say but what we do and how we do it that makes the most impact on our children.
When it comes to building healthy self esteem, a child often looks to their parents to model how they should think of themselves. This is especially true for daughters. While there’s nothing wrong with improving yourself, chronic dissatisfaction with the way one looks can be damaging.
Building and maintaining healthy self-esteem for adults starts with having a good sense of yourself and your body. Women’s magazines often send mixed messages how women should look and what they should eat. One moment it’s all about no carbs, then it’s only about one type of food.
What’s healthiest is a variety of foods and eating a well-balanced diet. Eating a large variety of fruits and vegetables is the best way to make sure you’re getting the best nutrition possible. Help your children see that cooking can be fun and healthy by including them in the process.
To read more about a parent who went from dishwasher to superstar chef and now encourages parents to cook with their kids, read OHealthy’s article about Food Network’s Jamie Oliver.
How do your own food habits impact your children’s self-esteem? What do you like to cook with your kids? Please comment by replying below.
