by Blayne Soriano, Level 2 CrossFit Coach and CrossFit Kids Coach
Tim Ferriss, entrepreneur and lifestyle guru says, “Kids don’t do what you say. They do what they see. How you live your life is their example.”
So if you are a parent, it is actually extremely important to practice what you preach.
For example, if you tell your kids no screen time before bed, do you also shut down your device? When you say don’t drink so much soda, are you doing the same?
As a CrossFit coach we are taught to not show the wrong movements when demonstrating one, the reason being is that people, not just kids, will do what they see.
In a world saturated with so many quick fixes it’s important to walk the walk if you want to raise healthy humans. Let your household be the safe space and foundation of health. Healthy food options, meals at home, exercise, walking, getting enough sleep, etc.
Be the example you wish to see in your children.