Who can resist the most tempting and the most scrumptious chocolate cake made by grandma? or the most creamiest cupcakes freshly baked by the store near your house? Needless to say but it’s true that kids can’t give up their craving for sweets. But is it really good for them? We all know that too much of something is bad. According to A.Mennella a developmental psychobiologist, Kids are normally drawn to eat sweets because it makes them feel good. Fact is, it also gives them energy, that’s why sweets aren’t allowed to some children diagnosed with ADHD, because it triggers something in their body that makes it hard for them to control their behavior.

As I was saying, too much sweets are not good, though it looks so irresistable, we still have to control the sweet intakes of our kiddos. So here’s how:

•  Try to schedule a “goody day” where in your child can eat her goodies. If you do this, you can be assured that she gets enough sweets in her body.
• Use sweets for motivating her to show her best behavior in school, church etc.
• Make a regular appointment to her dentist to check if her teeth are nice and clean. If there’s no problem with her teeth you can give her some goodies.
• Make a Goody chart. Everyday she has to do some chores in the house inexchange for points for her goody chart. It doesn’t have to be cleaning or washing clothes. Simple chores like, packing away her toys, setting up the table etc.  

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Study shows that the human body is estimated to be 60% to 70% made of water. Water regulates body temperature and allows the nutrients to travel to all the vital organs.The following are just few benefits of letting your child drink water.

• Water is important for their digestion. It helps the body get rid of waste in form of sweat and urine.
• Water plays a vital role in your child’s immune system. It helps the kidneys and liver to function well and eliminate toxins from the blood.
• Water keeps their joints lubricated.
• Water helps the muscles and organs to work efficiently.
• Water reduces craving for sweets which often causes dehydration.

But the real question is, How can you get your tots to chug the world’s healthiest drink?

• Serve it cold- Kids usually love cold water. If your anxious about letting your child drink ice-cold water, try mixing half ice cold water and lukewarm water. Or use a transparent glass with different fancy shaped ice. Your child will definitely enjoy watching while the ice melt  while sipping his drink. But be reminded that you can use this tip once in awhile because drinking too much cold water can expend double the energy to maintain the ideal body temperature.
• Put a little flavor and color – Naturally kids prefer sweet drinks. (Who doesn’t?) So to keep them drinking water try adding a pinch of sugar, a lemon strip or a mint strip.
• Accessible water station – Always have a pitcher of water in the refrigerator, on the countertop, or beside table.  Keeping it within your little ones line of sight will set off a positive signal to drink water whenever he is thirsty.
• Do it with them – Make it a habit as a family. Have a water chart and whoever gets the highest points will get a prize.

This is also a way for you to teach your kids  the other uses of water. You can make them easily understand this by purchasing  this dream kitchen.

This product will help your child understand the value of “water” in their lives. They basically need it:

• for cooking
• for cleaning
• for washing etc.

Where to buy:  Lifestyle Deluxe Kitchen

Price: $219.99

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