Wondering what to do with the family on spring break? Here are 14 healthy — and fun — ideas for you A little creativity can keep everyone’s brains and bodies engaged.
Practice 5-2-1-0 all year: Ideas for December Game nights. Holiday dancing. Fancy tea. Colorful fruit. Your family can use any or all of these to build healthy habits.
Practice 5-2-1-0 all year: Ideas for October Costumes. Cider. Leaves. Pumpkins. Fall offers fun ways to build healthy habits.
Practice 5-2-1-0 all year: Ideas for September Drawing can help your family relieve stress and spend less time with screens.
Practice 5-2-1-0 all year: Ideas for July Just add water and your one hour of daily exercise will fly by.
Practice 5-2-1-0 all year: Ideas for June At the lake or in the living room, fishing can be a fun way to get moving.
Practice 5-2-1-0 all year: Ideas for May Dig in the dirt to feel more grounded and take a break from screens.
Practice 5-2-1-0 all year: March Ideas Spring cleaning can be a great little workout for the whole family.
Practice 5-2-1-0 all year: February Ideas Picking up litter helps build muscles and pride in your neighborhood.
Practice 5-2-1-0 all year: January Ideas When it's cold outside, focus on indoor chores, like cleaning your closets.
Daily 5-2-1-0: Choose water, avoid sugary drinks Give kids water or other non-sugary beverages to keep them hydrated.
Daily 5-2-1-0: Move your body for 1 hour Just 60 minutes of any kind of movement can do wonders for kids’ health.
Daily 5-2-1-0: Limit screen time to 2 hours per day Help kids understand why limits are important and worthwhile.
Daily 5-2-1-0: Eat 5 veggies and fruits per day Tips on why and how to get your kids to eat enough fruits and vegetables.
Help kids build healthier habits now with 5-2-1-0 Pediatricians encourage parents to use the 5-2-1-0 approach to help children build daily health habits. Here’s why.