Eating well and finding the time to be more active can be hard. Family schedules are hectic and grab-and-go convenience food is readily available. The trick is to try to plan ahead wherever possible.
Visit the Better Health website
The Better Health Healthier Families website is a great resource for parents for lots of easy ways to eat well and move more. Find out how taking one small step after another can soon add up to make a big difference. You can sign up to emails and get loads of easy tips, tasty recipes on a budget and much more straight to your inbox.
Be a role model
Lead by example! Encourage physical activity and healthy eating habits by incorporating them into your own routine. Taking walks, biking, or playing in the park together not only promotes fitness but means quality family time.
Make the most of FREE and fun ways to stay active
We are lucky that there are so many great places, parks and activities right on our doorsteps. Active Essex can help you and your family discover lots of FREE activities that you and your family can enjoy.
You can also get the kids moving with these fun games inspired by some of their favourite Disney characters.
These boredom-busting activities will help them reach the 60 active minutes they need every day.
Less screen time, more sleep
Limit screen time to no more than two hours per day and remove screens from your child’s bedroom at night. Adequate sleep is also essential for maintaining a healthy weight and overall wellbeing.