Healthy living - Support for Parents from Action For Children

Playing outside can support your child's mental health as well as physical and emotional development.

Ideas to make it easier for you and your family to eat well and stay active.

If your child is refusing some foods, there are some things you can do to encourage new habits.

Babies and children need very little salt in their diet. It's a good idea to stick to the NHS guidelines if you can.

Checking food labels can help you judge how much sugar your child gets through during the day.

Many packaged foods come with colour-coded labels that show how much fat, sugar and salt there is at a glance.

Create your own nature trail to add fun to a family walk and help your children learn.

Organise a sports day with your family to spend time together and get some exercise.

If you're worried about your child's relationship with food, it might be worth looking for some support.

Making healthy choices at an early age helps children learn to make good decisions when they are older.