Golden Years - Groviva

From birth to the age of 6,
your child’s brain and body are growing rapidly.

THESE ARE THE

The first few years of your child's life are key to laying
the foundation for all future learning and development.
Children develop multiple skills during this period.

WHAT YOU MUST

Nutrition¹

● Serve Nutrient-rich Foods and Beverages:

Include more fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean
protein, and low-fat dairy products to provide essential
nutrients for your child’s growth and development.

● Think About the Drink:

Avoid serving sugary soft drinks, juice and flavoured
milks, instead offer more water, lower-fat milks and
no added sugar drinks.

● Use Less Fat, Salt, and Sugar:

Cook food with fewer solid fats and less salt & limit your
child’s sugar intake, as it can hinder their healthy growth.

Physical Activity^1-3

● Regular Physical Activity:

Encourage children to engage in physical activities for
about 60 minutes a day as it is essential for their
muscle and bone development.

● Strength Training:

Consider age-appropriate strength training
exercises to build muscle mass.

● Outdoor Play:

Encourage outdoor activities like riding a bike, skate-
boarding, walking to school, skipping, and swimming,
as these can also contribute to overall physical activity.

Sleep¹

● Impact of Adequate Sleep:

Make sure that your child is getting enough sleep
(9-12 hours) as it can improve your child's
- Mental health
- Emotional health
- Physical health
- Immunity

Mental and
Emotional Support⁴

● Positive Environment:

Create a supportive and encouraging environment
at home to promote self-esteem.

● Stress Management:

Help your child manage stress through relaxation
techniques or open communication.

● Practice Positive Discipline:

Use discipline as a teaching tool, not punishment.
Be fair, consistent, and helpful when setting rules
and boundaries.

Monitoring and
Measuring Growth

● Regular Check-ups:

Visit a doctor for regular growth assessments and to
address any concerns about your child's development.

● Growth Charts:

Refer the Indian Academy of Pediatric (IAP) growth
charts to track your child's height and weight for
their age and gender.

REMEMBER

Every child develops at their own pace, so compare their
progress to their own growth chart rather than
comparing them to others.

References: 1. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers | NIDDK [Internet]. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Avail-
able from: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/healthy-eating-physical-activity-for-life/helping-your-child-tips-for-parents#eating. 2. NHS. Advice for parents of healthy-weight children [Internet].
nhs.uk. 2021. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/childrens-weight/healthy-weight-children-advice-for-parents/. 3. Mayo Clinic Staff. When can your kids start strength training? [Internet]. Mayo Clinic.
2018. Available from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/strength-training/art-20047758. 4. Super P. What Should Parents Do For The Healthy Development Of Their Child [Internet].
Prashanth Super Speciality Hospital. 2024. Available from: https://prashanthhospitals.org/blog/what-should-parents-do-for-the-healthy-development-of-their-child.

From birth to the age of 6, your child’s brain and body are growing rapidly.

THESE ARE THE

The first few years of your child's life are key to laying the foundation for all future learning and development. Children develop multiple skills during this period.

WHAT YOU MUST

Nutrition1

● Serve Nutrient-rich Foods and Beverages:

Include more fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy products to provide essential nutrients for your child’s growth and development.

● Think About the Drink:

Avoid serving sugary soft drinks, juice and flavoured milks, instead offer more water, lower-fat milks and no added sugar drinks.

● Use Less Fat, Salt, and Sugar:

Cook food with fewer solid fats and less salt & limit your child’s sugar intake, as it can hinder their healthy growth.

Physical Activity1-3

● Regular Physical Activity:

Encourage children to engage in physical activities for about 60 minutes a day as it is essential for their muscle and bone development.

● Strength Training:

Consider age-appropriate strength training exercises to build muscle mass.

● Outdoor Play:

Encourage outdoor activities like riding a bike, skate- boarding, walking to school, skipping, and swimming, as these can also contribute to overall physical activity.

Sleep1

● Impact of Adequate Sleep:

Make sure that your child is getting enough sleep (9-12 hours) as it can improve your child's - Mental health - Emotional health - Physical health - Immunity

Mental and Emotional Support4

● Positive Environment:

Create a supportive and encouraging environment at home to promote self-esteem.

● Stress Management:

Help your child manage stress through relaxation techniques or open communication.

● Practice Positive Discipline:

Use discipline as a teaching tool, not punishment. Be fair, consistent, and helpful when setting rules and boundaries.

Monitoring and Measuring Growth

● Regular Check-ups:

Visit a doctor for regular growth assessments and to address any concerns about your child's development.

● Growth Charts:

Refer the Indian Academy of Pediatric (IAP) growth charts to track your child's height and weight for their age and gender.

REMEMBER

Every child develops at their own pace, so compare their progress to their own growth chart rather than comparing them to others.

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