Only a Breath

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The many Benefits of Playgrounds for Children

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Britains climate is for most of the year not exactly suited to outdoor activities and as a result British children are cooped up inside the house much more than those living in warmer and drier countries. However with the sun finally shining it is a good time to switch the television off and take them to the park where children can enjoy playground equipment installed there. And as research as proved, time spent here is more valuable than the assumption that parents have of this activity being simply a way to keep their kids occupied for a couple of hours. Here are some of the health benefits of playground equipment.

Playgrounds for Children

Physical Benefits

The health concerns of children overweight as a result of a lack of exercise and a less than satisfactory diet are well-known and taken together these factors have resulted in British kids being some of the fattest in the world. It does not help that Britain has one of the widest selections of TV programmes in the world and it is all too easy to dump kids in front of the box to distract them so that parents can get on with the never-ending list of important tasks. However this is hardly going to provide them with the foundation of a healthy lifestyle that they will continue into later life and playgrounds are underappreciated for they are valuable form of physical exercise for children, with the various pieces of equipment on offer being great for strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. [Read more…] about The many Benefits of Playgrounds for Children

4 ways to activate Sedentary Children

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Kids have never been as inactive in Britain as they are today. In times gone by, there would have been nothing more for them to do at home and they would be forced to head outside to find ways to keep themselves occupied. However, since the 1970s, homes have been increasingly filled with TVs, computers and the like and, together with the culture of paranoia about letting children run free, kids today spend much of their time indoors. Parents are right to be concerned that their offspring are not getting the exercise they need and here are some ways to incorporate this into their lives.

Sedentary Children

The Importance of The Social

We are all by nature social creatures and many children adopt a sedentary lifestyle because they are not given the opportunity of socialising with other children. This can be because the family have not gone to the trouble to get to know others in their local area or because parents are paranoid about their children getting hurt if they are out of their sight. The fact is, however, that the world is not that much more dangerous than it was 40 years ago, it is just that the media have focused more and more on negative sides of the country. Giving children more freedom will increase their interaction with other children and this brings with it the possibility that they will be more active. [Read more…] about 4 ways to activate Sedentary Children

Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle for Children

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It is well known that the first 6 years of a persons life are the most important, in terms of their physical, mental and emotional development. Parents who give their children a healthy lifestyle to facilitate this will ensure that their children come closer to maximising their potential. This does not mean that any enjoyment has to be taken out of a child’s life, however, for a healthy lifestyle is one that a child will enjoy. In this context, here is a general breakdown of the core components involved.

Healthy Lifestyle

Diet

A healthy diet is vital for children of a young age because of the importance of maximising the potential of physical development during their early years. This is understood enough to not necessitate going through the details here. Introducing children to as many foods as possible is also important for developing their enjoyment of different tastes from an early age and this also means they are more likely to follow a healthy diet in later life. This will have the extra benefit of making mealtimes later in life much more agreeable for everyone around the table. [Read more…] about Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle for Children

Importance of having Life Insurance for a Child

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Mention life insurance for children and get ready for at least a thousand different opinions. Some people will tell you its a great idea. Some people will tell you that its a big waste of money. You should also be prepared for a lot of emotional stuff to come out of peoples mouths when you discuss life insurance for children. Some people will even try to convince you that you don’t love your children if you don’t buy them a life insurance policy. If you are looking for life insurance for your child, you should know that you can get life insurance quotes online. For more information about why it is important for children to have a life insurance policy, keep reading.

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Protect Your Child in case they become Uninsurable

When children are young they are usually in the best health they will ever be in. This is the best time to buy your child life insurance. Why is that? If your child hasn’t developed any health problems, they will not have a hard time getting approved for life insurance. Most insurance companies ask a ton of health questions before they approve a life insurance policy. When people are older, they sometimes develop health problems that make them a greater risk to insure. If you buy a life insurance policy for your child when he or she is young, then your child wont have to worry about getting a policy if their health declines. [Read more…] about Importance of having Life Insurance for a Child