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My 14 year old daughter will be home alone 2 days/ week this summer. how can i encourage her to eat healthy and exercise?
7 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Gamify: Try making these tasks as game activities. Earning "points" for every good task she does, "eating an apple daily", "jogging 1 mile daily" etc. Kids respond to "earning" whether it's points or money and gamifying activities is a trend at this time with their generation. Hope this helps!
Answered 6/14/2013
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Set in ways: At 14 she probably has a mind of her own. If you havent set an example of a healthy diet and exercise until now, she isnt going to change in two weeks.
Answered 6/12/2013
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Hmmmm: Once in awhile, you must remind her who is charge. Parenting is painful but a must. They thank you for it.
Answered 6/27/2015
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Get rid of junk food: Only keep healthy food in the house. Get rid of all junk food. Unfortunately you can't monitor her exercise so work out with her when you get home.
Answered 7/5/2013
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Precooked meals: I would consider leaving precooked meals for her and an abundance of healthy snacks. Maybe she can help you cook the meals.
Answered 9/16/2013
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