It can be overwhelming to take charge of your own education and personal growth- Edukasyon has your back there. If you’re a parent, the field changes and there’s the added responsibility of guiding your own child through his or her own early stages of development. We can help with that too!

As we take on new challenges and new routines these days, our toddlers are at a new stage themselves: a critical point where they’re becoming more independent, active, and social. How can parents make the most out of this growth opportunity? By building a strong foundation at home through positive learning habits and a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. 

Here are 4 tips to get started:

It all begins with proper nutrition that’s right for their age.

Meal planning can be daunting, especially when we’re already managing full plates ourselves. It’s tempting to opt for store-bought, ready-to-eat food, but this often means making sacrifices on our children’s nutrition. No matter what you opt for, ensure that they get their daily dose of go, grow, and glow foods to boost their immune system.

Although carbohydrates, veggies, and meat are good sources of vitamins, don’t skip the milk! Milk contains calcium and other nutrients vital to our toddlers’ and preschoolers’ development– not just for their teeth and bones, but also their physical and mental development. With NIDO® 3+, you can have a reliable source of PREBIO3® fiber and other essential vitamins to support healthy digestion and overall growth.

One of the tips to address the growing-up needs and common nutrient gaps of Filipino children aged 3 to 5, NIDO® 3+ is expertly formulated with the help of the NUTRITODS program! This means that’s specially formulated for the needs of your 3+ toddler and preschooler, helping fulfill nutrient gaps in your child’s diet. NIDO® 3+ has no added table sugar, with lactose, allows your children to get the benefits and goodness of milk without the negative effects of sugar.

Figure out your kids’ emotions and address them together. Communication goes a long way.

With everything that’s happening, feeling lost or confused is normal. We must recognize that it will take a while before things go back to the way they were. But we can’t sit around and wait for solutions to come either.

At your toddler’s age, now would be a good time to understand your child’s curiosity and fears. Take a proactive role in their growth and wellbeing by helping them process and manage their emotions in a healthy manner. You might see them as “just kids,” but you’ll be surprised at how toddlers understand what goes on around them. Your protective instincts might kick in and you want nothing more than to shield them from the outside world. Our advice? Don’t. Let them discover and embrace their feelings.

You don’t have to mirror everything about preschool. Create a balanced home routine!

Between online classes, meetings and no play time outside, lines can be easily blurred and parents these days might feel the ‘old ways’ were much simpler. Completely valid, but it won’t do much good to dwell on the past – that’s why it’s crucial to establish healthy spaces and boundaries. Yes, parents, for you too!

Child development is a highly interactive process and is greatly affected by their environment. Create an atmosphere as close to ‘normal’ as possible for both you and your toddlers. Get them involved in planning activities, like choosing books for story time or picking out the arts and crafts project of the day. But don’t forget, they are just kids and may get bored after some time, so try changing things up a bit to see what’s most suitable for them.

Amidst all these activities, we want to make sure they’re protected. NIDO® 3+ and NIDO® 5+ are the only growing-up milk drinks with Lactobacillus Protectus® (L. Rhamnosus), which is scientifically proven to help support children’s respiratory defenses and help protect against pathogens that cause coughs and colds, when partnered with a balanced diet and regular exercise. Moreover, it’s expertly formulated with 50% more immunity nutrients (like Vitamins A, C, E and Zinc) vs previous formulation to further defend our children’s immune systems.

Spend quality time with each other in the best way possible – face-to-face.

Productivity is nice, but rest and quiet time is important too. Limit screen time and make sure your preschooler doesn’t spend hours using gadgets. Step outside together for a breath of fresh air maybe walk the dogs too (wearing masks, of course!). Even though most of our lives these days are spent in front of screens; nothing beats simple in-person interactions. These mini breaks make for great bonding time too and can be something you both can look forward to.

Parents play an important role during the early stages of their children’s lives, especially when it comes to their overall health and development. Remember, moms and dads, you’re not alone! NIDO® 3+, the No. 1 milk brand for kids aged 3 to 5, is right there with you to consistently provide TODO sustansya and protection to your growing toddlers.

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