You need to do your very best to convince your son or daughter never to smoke as the perils of smoking are well known. You can do a lot more than this though. If you smoke then it will be a huge favor for you and your kids if you stop smoking. The risks of smoking are only a bit more worse than second hand smoke. So you will naturally desire to protect your child from smoke. Also, setting the right example is very important. If you smoke then your children are less likely to listen to what you say and more likely to follow you by smoking as well. To stop people smoking in your house then you could put a no smoking policy in place, this will keep it free of second hand smoke. Different groups and social clubs in your area may be appealing to you and your child which may help them exercise everyday. If you notice that your children are watching a particular sport, or enjoy playing one from time to time, they may want to actually join a team and play with other kids. Sports may not be for every kid, which is why other activities are also available such as learning how to do karate or some form of gymnastic activity. You might have a favorite sport that you would like your child to also learn how to play, but it is not a good idea to force them to do an activity that they are not interested in. If your child does choose physical activity, it is to your benefit if they want to participate otherwise they may quit early on. Your goal is to help your child engage in an activity that they enjoy so that they will continue to exercise every week.
Children follow the same rules as adults do for nutrition. This means that vegetables and fruit are also healthy for kids even though they may not be the child's first choice. There are still some people that do not know it is a good idea to teach your child good eating habits while they are young. For example, instead of candy and cookies you could give them fruit which is more nutritional. Trail mix and nuts are certainly more healthy than chips. You don't have to feed junk food to your kids, even though it's usually packaged with them in mind.
When it comes to the health of your child there are lots of factors to consider.
It has to do with exercise, diet, proper hygiene and listening to medical advice. As a parent it is up to you to keep your eye out for any signs that there is something wrong, as kids might not tell you on their own. Keeping the communication lines more open will enable you to have healthier kids.

