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How can i teach my child responsibility for his own health?

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By copying you: Children copy their parents. They are experts at copying what their patents value.

Dr Enriquez and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/11/2013

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Child resp.4 health: Children copy their parents. Do not sway from routines once u establsih them. If u eat healthy and exercise regularly and follow all preventive guidelines, thye will follow u. Encourage them and praise them when u see them doing the right things.

Answered 11/22/2013

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