It's an exciting time of year for both parents and children as we approach Halloween and the holiday season. Your sense of wonder at Halloween as a child often fades with age, only to reappear when you have children of your own. It's a special day filled with family traditions, but Halloween is likewise a day filled with temptation in the form of sugary treats and drinks. Having a plan in place makes it easier to get back on track when you give in to the temptations. Take a look at some chiropractic tips to help you develop healthy habits this Halloween.
Start Walking
While walking is wonderful for your health, you are also forced to slow down and observe your surroundings. School and events can often keep us too busy throughout the fall season to notice the changing leaves or appreciate the season's beauty. To develop an effective walking habit, begin walking for 20-30 minutes a few times per week a couple of weeks before Halloween. Not only will you feel better, but you will also be able to keep up with your kids as they lead you all over the neighborhood trick-or-treating.
Plan Out Your Candy Consumption
Your plan will be much easier to make if you do it before there is actually any candy around the house. All you need to do is sit down with your children and decide how much candy they can eat on Halloween and every day afterwards. Even if your kids do challenge you on how much candy they can eat, at least this will give you something to reference back to. If your children experience deprivation, they will be tempted, so you can show them what healthy choices look like by letting them enjoy candy in moderation.
Map Out Your Trick-or-Treating Route
Setting expectations early in the day with children is key to handling the Halloween chaos. You can, for instance, create a map of the area they will be able to cover during trick-or-treating. As soon as the agreed-upon area has been covered, your children will be aware that the candy hunt is about to end.
Halloween is a fun holiday that can be even more enjoyable if healthy habits are utilized and expectations are set in advance. If your energy levels or overall health is suffering during the holiday season, then you may want to schedule a chiropractic appointment. Give your local Midland chiropractor at Preferred Chiropractic a call today! We look forward to helping you enjoy a safe and healthy Halloween!
