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7 Habits of Healthy Families That You Should Start Doing TODAY!

Health & Wellness· Must Have Mom

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This blog post is part of a paid Megan Media and Florastor Kids blogging #IamBiotic #FlorastorKids program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.

With cold and flu season threatening to take down entire families at a time, what can you do to keep your family healthy and well? As a Registered Nurse and mother of four children, under the age of eight, I can tell you that there ARE things you can do to keep the germs away and keep your family healthy! Here are 7 habits of healthy families that you should start doing today in order to keep your family healthy and well!

7 habits of healthy families! Keep your family healthy by adopting these 7 habits that families who stay healthy do every day!

1.) Plan your family’s weekly meals.

This may not be the first thing to pop into your head when you think of healthy habits, however by planning your family’s meals for the week you will be able to ensure that your family is eating healthy, wholesome meals—instead of fast food or convenience foods loaded with unhealthy additives. My family started eating as much fresh, organic, and non-GMO foods as possible and eliminated as many processed foods as we could, and we have seen a huge upswing in our health. We have far less sick days since we started consuming fresh, real food instead of convenience foods. If you aren’t sure where to start you can check out my free weekly meal plans that I share each Monday!

2.) Instill good hand washing habits.

Most germs that cause us to become sick enter our bodies through our eyes, nose, or mouth via our hands. Think of how many times a day you touch germ-ridden surfaces and then touch your face, or eat a meal without washing your hands first. Your hands become the perfect vehicle for illness, causing viruses and bacteria to enter your body. Stop them in their tracks by instilling good hand washing habits in every member of your family. What does that mean? Every time you return home the first thing you should do is wash your hands. Before eating a meal or snack, you need to wash your hands. After going to the bathroom, wash your hands. When you are out and about, use hand sanitizer. We are very good about washing our hands and thus eliminating that route for germs to enter our bodies. Because of this habit our family has stayed healthy. You can go one step further and use Hibiclens soap, which will kill bacteria on your hands for up to 24 hours. We do this on school days when hand washing doesn’t happen as often. for my kids. You should also be diligent to not touch your face often as it’s an easy route for germs to enter your body.

7 habits of healthy families! Keep your family healthy by adopting these 7 habits that families who stay healthy do every day!

3.) Take a quality probiotic daily.

One thing my entire family does each day is to take a quality probiotic. We take Florastor daily probiotic supplement and my kids take the FlorastorKids daily probiotic supplement. Probiotics have many health benefits and are excellent for strengthening your digestive balance and supporting a healthy immune system. Florastor also helps your body perform two other essential functions: 1) Break down carbs and fiber 2) Absorb water and nutrients. By doing so, Florastor helps you maintain healthy water balance and bowel function. Having a healthy digestive balance supports a healthy immune system because 70% of your immune system is located in your digestive tract. Another key fact to note: if you are taking antibiotics, is that you should continue taking probiotics at the same time. Antibiotics kill both the good and bad bacteria in your digestive system. Since Florastor is naturally resistant to all antibiotics, it can minimize the loss of good bacteria and help you maintain a healthy digestive balance.

7 habits of healthy families! Keep your family healthy by adopting these 7 habits that families who stay healthy do every day!

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4.) Drink 8 cups of water a day.

This is a healthy habit tip that has been around for ages because it rings true! It is very healthy for you to drink at least 8 cups of water a day. Encourage your kids to drink water as well. I send all of my kids to school with water bottles and they drink water all day. My 2 year old is adept at getting his own ice water from our fridge water in the door system. He loves it! Make it fun for them and instill the healthy habit of drinking water at an early age (of course not before age one). You should be drinking enough that you never feel thirsty and your pee is a light yellow color to indicate that it is not concentrated. The body is made up primarily of water and needs water to function optimally.

5.) Get plenty of sleep.

We live in a society that thrives on less and less sleep as the years go by. Back in our parents’ day and age, eight  hours of sleep was the norm. Today five  hours is the new norm and our bodies don’t do well on that little sleep. Throw in kids and waking up in the middle of the night and you may be getting by on less than five  hours of sleep. Our bodies and brains need sleep to function well. Our immune systems becomes compromised when we don’t get enough sleep. Sleeping has benefits that reach further than just resting your eyes. Your body needs 7-8 hours of sleep (for adults) to function optimally. Kids need even more! Create a habit of going to bed on time and putting the kids to bed at an early hour so that everyone gets an optimal amount of rest.

6.) Stay active!

Many families struggle with being too busy to have an exercise plan. I understand how busy life gets, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have time to exercise. There are plenty of opportunities to be active without committing to a workout plan. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park further away from the door when shopping, clean your house, play outside with the kids and run! There are countless ways to be active and fit, even on a busy schedule. You can also take advantage of short workout plans that are done in under 30 minutes. Staying active and fit helps enable your body to be at optimal health.

7.) Reduce stress in your life.

This is often easier said than done, but reducing the amount of stress in your daily life can significantly improve your overall health and mental well-being. Stress has an incredible effect on the body and when the adults in the family are stressed, the kids sense that too and in turn they get stressed. Begin by avoiding the urge to over-schedule your activities. Simplify your daily activities and allow for time to just be together as a family without all the running around. Next, look at de-cluttering your house. One major connection for me is that when my house is messy and disorganized, my head feels frazzled. Reduce the clutter and you’ll also reduce the stress. Make a commitment to yell less often and instead take a breath and slow life down. It’s good for your overall health and the health of your family. Finally, learn to say “no”. Don’t say yes to every request thrown your way. Put yourself and your family ahead of other priorities and learn that it’s okay to say no and put your family time first.

7 habits of healthy families! Keep your family healthy by adopting these 7 habits that families who stay healthy do every day!

By starting to practice these eight habits of healthy families, you’ll be well on your way to a healthier lifestyle and will reap the benefits of that lifestyle. My family follows these 7 healthy habits daily and we’ve been doing this for about a year now. Our overall health has improved greatly and we have had far less sick days as a result of these healthy habits.

What healthy habits does your family practice?

This blog post is part of a paid Megan Media and Florastor Kids blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.

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  1. Toni | BoulderLocavore.com says

    November 3, 2016 at 11:21 am

    I’m feeling sheepish as I flunked your quiz (I am a good hand washer though)! These are all great reminders with good suggestions of how to be successful.

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  2. Audrey McClelland says

    November 3, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Meal planning and hand washing are two biggies around here. Meal planning helps keep us all eating right, and it saves my sanity. Hand washing keeps away the creeping crud.

    Reply
  3. Catherine Sargent says

    November 3, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    These are all important things that we should all do. I need to start taking a probiotic and drinking more water.

    Reply
  4. Tania says

    November 3, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    I’m kind of a maniac when it comes to hand washing, but it helps so much! A probiotic is also a great way stay healthy!

    Reply
  5. Marcie W. says

    November 3, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    These are all great tips for living a healthy lifestyle. I am happy that we already incorporate most of these within our family, but we could always stand to drink more water.

    Reply
  6. gingermommyrants says

    November 3, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    I have been thinking of starting to meal plan again. It helps me stick to a healthier diet and saves a lot of time. These are great tips.

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      November 4, 2016 at 10:38 pm

      It really is a great way to stay on track with any diet changes.

      Reply
  7. Ann Bacciaglia says

    November 3, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Florastor looks like something I would be interested in trying. I have been eating healthier and drinking a lot more water. This would give me a nice boost.

    Reply
  8. Amy Desrosiers says

    November 3, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    My kids really could use this! Some days they are not regular and could use an immune boost.

    Reply
  9. Lisa Favre says

    November 3, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    We’ve been trying so hard to think of weekly meals but it’s so easy for us to fall off the bandwagon. This is definitely something we have to focus more on as a family.

    Reply
  10. Cathi Crismon says

    November 3, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    Awesome tips! I wish I had access to everything we do now, back when my kids were young and I was learning to be a mom. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      November 4, 2016 at 10:38 pm

      Oh, wouldn’t that make things so much easier.

      Reply
  11. Reesa Lewandowski says

    November 3, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    I am interested in trying this out for my whole family!

    Reply
  12. Amanda West says

    November 3, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    We do all of these but the probiotic. I need to look into that!

    Reply
  13. Claudia Krusch says

    November 4, 2016 at 6:42 am

    Love all your tips! So important to be proactive to be healthy this season!

    Reply
  14. Tara says

    November 4, 2016 at 11:58 am

    When I don’t have an event to go to I make sure our meals are planned out. Life is hectic as it is without having to figure out what’s for dinner last minute. Hand washing is really important. I used to be a nurse so I understand how important this all is.

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      November 4, 2016 at 10:39 pm

      I agree, life is hectic enough without any last minute decisions or surprises.

      Reply
  15. Derrick Johnson says

    November 8, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    It helps with our everyday diets.

    Reply
  16. Janet Woodling says

    November 8, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Actually we have never taken a probiotics.

    Reply
  17. Marileyn R. says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    I take probiotics to keep my digestive system healthy after having an emergency gallbladder surgery. My daughter (4 yrs old) and my husband started taking probiotics after seeing the good results from my experience.

    Reply
  18. Lori Leal says

    November 9, 2016 at 1:11 am

    Probiotics not only keep our guts healthy by ensuring regular bowel movements (and less tummy aches), but they also help boost our immunity!! With cold and flu season quickly approaching, I make probiotics a daily priority or myself and my son. Can’t live without them!

    Reply
  19. Pat says

    November 9, 2016 at 10:45 am

    I’ve not tried probiotics yet.

    Reply
  20. Jeanna says

    November 9, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    We haven’t tried probiotics yet, but I have recently received recommendations to try them!

    Reply
  21. Krista says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:56 am

    Probiotics have helped our digestive systems, for sure.

    Reply
  22. Katy says

    November 10, 2016 at 11:30 am

    We don’t use probiotics at our hous, but I’m thinking about adding them for all of us. Digestive problems are no fun and are especially frequent with all of the food we eat during the holidays.

    Reply
  23. Rosie says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    Everyone is so busy and it is hard to keep diets and liquids in balance, and probiotics helps everyone stay healthy!

    Reply
  24. Holli L. says

    November 11, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    I am the only one to have ever used probiotics, and not on a regular basis. Thanks for the information, I’ll have to consider adding them into our daily routine.

    Reply
  25. Tim says

    November 12, 2016 at 12:45 am

    My wife does a great job with meal planning, and I make sure I drink plenty of water every day. I still could use a probiotic, especially as I get older.

    Reply
  26. Kaywanda Lamb says

    November 12, 2016 at 6:55 am

    I love all of these. I got sick a few years back. Working too much, stress, and poor eating were the culprits. Probiotics changed my life. Well, I always ate majority healthy and so I couldnt believe I was sick. As we age, our bodies change. One pill a day has been a blessing. Great points!!

    Reply
  27. michelle k. says

    November 13, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    I have never used these before. I would like to try and improve my health

    Reply
  28. Cheryl B says

    November 14, 2016 at 8:54 am

    It helps by keeping the kids regular. Which makes things just that much easier!

    Reply
  29. Clarissa Hiciano says

    November 14, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Probiotics is a great way to stay regular and healthy.

    Reply
  30. lana says

    November 14, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    they help my 6 month old not to have constipation

    Reply
  31. Wanda Tracey says

    November 15, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Probiotics help us to feel better and to stay healthy by keeping us regular.
    We practise lots of washing hands every day and try to plan good healthy
    meals but it’s hard to keep diets and our liquids all balance.Probiotics is a
    great way to stay healthier.

    Reply
  32. Seyma Shabbir says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    They help us keep us regular preventing stomach cramping, diarrhea and constipation. It is a must with us!

    Reply
  33. mami2jcn says

    November 17, 2016 at 9:00 am

    They help keep sickness away.

    Reply
  34. Lisa Brown says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:05 am

    probiotics regulate my digestive tract, I take them daily

    Reply
  35. Janet W. says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Probiotics really help me and my family especially when we’re taking an antibiotic but want our digestive tract to stay on track!

    Reply
  36. Natalie says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    Probiotics help to keep my family from getting sick by strengthening their immune system.

    Reply
  37. Elle says

    November 17, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    They help with overall health.

    Reply
  38. shelly peterson says

    November 17, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    We have not taken probiotics before yet but I have thought about it.

    Reply
  39. Jessica To says

    November 17, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    Probiotics really helped my digestive system when I was on antibiotics.

    Reply
  40. Keri justice says

    November 18, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Probiotics help my family and myself stay healthy! Especially in the winter when more germs seem to be around.

    Reply
  41. Desiree H says

    November 18, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    We actually currently do not use any, which is even more why we need to win this! I would love to try these out and start benefiting from the habit of taking daily Probiotics!!

    Reply
  42. courtney b says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    they keep your immune system up and running which is good for someone like me who has a bad immunity system to start wth .. doctors think I have lupus but I haven’t been officially diagnosed yet.

    Reply
  43. Cheryl B says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Probiotics helps my immune system. Which helps me stay healthy during the flu and cold seasons.

    Reply
  44. Denise L says

    November 19, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    I haven’t tried probiotics yet. Excited to try them though!

    Reply
  45. Amy Orvin says

    November 19, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    I haven’t tried them before, but my cats sometimes take them and it really helps with their gut health and bowl movements.

    Reply
  46. Elizabeth says

    November 19, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    Probiotics keep the digestive system healthy. I take them regularly and buy extra so my husband can take them too.

    Reply
  47. Tee Anderson says

    November 21, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    they have helped my daughter when she had to take so many antibiotics for her ear infections.

    Reply
  48. Lauren says

    November 22, 2016 at 11:54 am

    They help regulate our digestive systems.

    Reply
  49. Mendy Dinsmore says

    November 26, 2016 at 11:00 pm

    It helps by keeping us well and no being sick.

    Reply
  50. Beth Minyard says

    November 27, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    I take probiotics because I am on an antibiotic daily (indefinitely). Have to replace the good ones that the antibiotic gets rid of!

    Reply
  51. Chelle says

    November 27, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    probiotics definitely help with reducing bloating and gassiness. thanks

    Reply
  52. Thomas Murphy says

    November 29, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    I have never taking a probiotics

    Reply

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