How do my child's lifestyle choices affect their education?

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Decisions on things as small as what we eat and how long we spend on our phones can all impact our health. For children that are still developing and attending school, it’s important that a close eye is kept and that healthy routines are maintained. We have teamed up with a boarding school in Dublin to share more on the ways in which lifestyle choices can affect a child’s education.

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My child's lifestyle choices

Diet

A healthy balanced diet is essential for good overall health, mood, and productivity. If your child's diet consists of foods that are high in sugar, they may experience an initial energy high before a crash where their mood and energy drops significantly and they feel lethargic. To help prevent this from happening so that they feel energised throughout the day, make sure that your child has plenty of water and a balanced diet with some treats only.

Exercise

Exercise is one that children are getting less and less of everyday as devices and technology keep us indoors. It plays a huge role in how we feel as it releases endorphins and gives us the opportunity to get fresh air. Not only are these factors good for overall health and wellbeing but they can help your child perform better by helping them feel more positive and happier within themselves.

Sleep

The amount of sleep that your child gets a night will determine how ready they are to learn and how engaged they are in class. Mood is something else that sleep can affect. Generally, we’re crankier when we get less sleep, tired and less willing to participate in things.

Screen Time

Screen time is one that should also be on the radar. Children love a device, and it can be hard for parents to take them away. Too much screen time isn’t good for the eyes and can impact a child’s mental health as their understanding of reality is distorted.