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From genuine healthy habits on the inside come the vim, vigor, and vitality of life on the outside. Nutrition planning, activity routines, and sleep schedules make up the basis for a smooth-running holiday season. Additional Article Information: =============================== 763 Words; formatted to 65 Characters per Line Distribution Date and Time: 2007-12-04 11:00:00 Written By: Sally Goldberg, Ph.D. Copyright: 2007 Contact Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more free-reprint articles by Sally Goldberg, Ph.D., please visit: http://www.thePhantomWriters.com/recent/author/sally-goldberg,-ph_d_.html ============================================= Special Notice For Publishers and Webmasters: ============================================= If you use this article on your website or in your ezine, We Want To Know About It. 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From genuine healthy habits on the inside come the vim, vigor, and vitality of life on the outside. Nutrition planning, activity routines, and sleep schedules make up the basis for a smooth-running holiday season. <b>Nutrition Planning</b> Begin with a healthy eating plan. Remember that food is not a toy or a reward. It is best when shared at regular meal and snack times with people who are actively enjoying their time together. Especially at holiday time it can be fun to encourage each person in your home to take on the challenge of eating as many nutritious foods as possible. Just as whole natural foods should be a part of daily life, so they can be used to enhance holiday celebrations. For a festive meal you can display fruit pieces in the shape of a holiday wreathe with green kiwi slices, red cherries, and other favorites that you choose. Children also enjoy making raisin faces on whole wheat bread or whole grain crackers spread with natural peanut or almond butter. <b>Activity Routines</b> Begin as soon as possible a family activity program. Design one that will work for each member of your family. Walking and bike riding are all-time favorites, but there are also other activities like ballet, gymnastics, sports, and the martial arts. You cannot beat 30 minutes a day of free time for everyone, inside or out. Exercise for your baby is also important. Arm and hand stretches to the tune of Open Shut Them and moving your childs legs while singing Daisy, Daisy are popular with mothers and babies. For your preschooler there are many simple old standbys like Simon Says and Red Light Green Light. Older children can lead younger ones in uniquely designed treasure hunts and clever but safe obstacle courses. <b>Sleep Schedules</b> Having a bedtime for everyone is a must. Always include a winding down time as part of the routine, even an extra 15-20 minutes for the normal process of falling asleep. Once you get your family on an effective sleep cycle, many parts of life are likely to improve. Imagine no one being tired during the day! How about everyone being ready and more receptive to sleep at night! Proper sleeping habits can add more productivity and cooperation to your family life. Set up a routine for each member of your family, and then stick to it as much as possible all during the festive season. A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in the world. --John Locke Happy holidays to you and your family! If you make health your priority this holiday season, happiness will be the gift you and your family will all receive. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sally Goldberg, Ph.D., is a professor of education at the University of Phoenix and parenting specialist. 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