We know that helping teach children healthy habits early on can be tough as a parent and sometimes overwhelming! That is why we asked parents what questions they had about raising healthy children and met up with pediatrician and award-winning author Dr. Laura Jana to get answers.
Watch the video below as she provides valuable tips for:
Getting into a healthy bedtime routine
Teaching daily hygiene like washing hands and brushing teeth
Raising children to be physically active
Encouraging healthy family eating
And much more!
We’re excited to share her answers with you.
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