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Taking care of the demands of everyday family life is one thing, but taking care of your family’s health is a whole other ball game. It’s much easier to view good health habits as something you can do together as a family, to encourage bonding, support, and better motivation to live life at its best. 

A good diet is essential for overall family health. There are so many easy and delicious recipes out there, so you can find something to suit everybody, even for the fussiest eaters!

Make mealtimes an official plan, where all the family can chip in and try new and healthy ingredients. Having a set mealtime where the family can sit down together to share one healthy meal is easier than having a hectic schedule, which may see some family members grabbing food on the go, or whatever is leftover in the fridge. 

Making mealtimes a family bonding time means you’re more likely to feel positive about eating healthily and feeling great together. 

Often, simply checking in on your family and asking how they are doing isn’t enough. There are a lot of things which can go unsaid, and which you can only notice by paying attention to behavior and general well being. If you see any indication that a family member’s mental health may be compromised, be sure never to ignore the issue. Encourage better communication if you believe something is wrong, such as a family member suddenly withdrawing or skipping mealtimes.

There are always family support services available for more serious problems, which you can then work through together. 

Encouraging motivation for fitness can often be challenging, but it’s important that your family are getting their share. If you’re looking to stay healthy together, there are plenty of ways you can get exercise as a family without overcrowding the gym. 

• Take a day trip out which sees you walking to a destination instead of driving

• Have your next family holiday be in the great outdoors with hiking opportunities and fresh air 

• Join a fun family fitness activity you can do together

• Use your outside space or hit the local park to play a physical sports game 

• Consider getting a family dog, so you’ve plenty of opportunities for regular walks

It can feel like a juggling act to keep track of your own checkup appointments, nevermind the rest of your family’s. However, having a good schedule in place will help you to keep track of all those essential dental, doctor, and eye appointments that your family needs to have on a regular basis. 

Think of communal spaces, such as the kitchen, where you can keep a calendar for these important appointments to be written down on and displayed. It’s also a good idea to write down reminders for when the next appointments are due, so they are never forgotten.