Your child\u2019s first steps towards school life are fast approaching \u2013 \u00a0they will soon be in a whole new world away from the sheltered ambience of home, among bright young minds like their own. While this brings exciting possibilities, it is also important to make sure your child is well prepared for this move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a crowded school atmosphere, health and hygiene are more important than ever. You can help your child appreciate the value of good hygiene by encouraging them to follow some simple personal grooming habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every parent wants the best for their children. They want children to grow and become the best version of themselves. But, all this starts with the habits you teach them. The habits you teach them before they start school will stay with them forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leading daycare & preschool Amelio believes that it\u2019s very important that as a parent you imbibe healthy habits in your kids. \u00a0Here they list down the important habits that must be taught to your child to help them make the most of their schooling years. After all, you don\u2019t want them to be troubled with illness all the time when at school because of their bad habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sathish Kumar Thiyagarajan<\/strong>, Head \u2013 of Curriculum at\u00a0Amelio Early Education<\/strong>\u00a0mentions these must be taught habits to your children \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1.\u00a0Brushing:<\/strong> 2.\u00a0Washing\u00a0hands:<\/strong> 3.\u00a0Covering\u00a0mouth\u00a0and\u00a0nose:<\/strong> 4.\u00a0Toilet\u00a0training:<\/strong> 5.\u00a0Taking\u00a0care\u00a0of\u00a0their\u00a0nails:<\/strong> 6.\u00a0Washing\u00a0face:<\/strong>
Stress the need for your child to brush their teeth all by themselves twice a day. Make this a part of their daily routine and get them to take pride in their independence in completing this task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best way to inculcate this is to lead by example. Ensure that you and your family members don\u2019t eat anything without washing your hands, \u00a0or wash your hands and feet immediately after returning home from outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Give your child their own set of handkerchiefs to take care of responsibly. Tell them about the threat of germs when a handkerchief is not used to cover their mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this age, your child must already be acquainted with the concept of toilet training and has probably even mastered it. However, using unfamiliar toilets might still be a problem for them. Talk to them about identifying their toileting needs and using a clean toilet, and encourage them to ask caregivers for help if needed. Also, ensure that they know how to clean up after themselves \u2013 this includes washing, flushing correctly, and washing and drying their hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make nail cutting a part of their weekly or fortnightly routine \u2013 you can even use a calendar to mark the days and encourage them to take it up as a responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Encourage your child to wash their face on their own before going out of the house and after returning from outside. Tell them that dirt and grime on the face are a strict no-no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n