This weekend a mommy friend and I discussed how boggled we are that we struggle so much in stopping bad habits.  It seems one can fill ones head with knowledge and wisdom and still make the wrong choices.

Because of this, I am reflecting more and more about how I take care of myself and model to my children how to make healthy choices.

For me, finding comfort in chocolate chip cookies or brownies when I want “down-time” is an old habit from childhood.  It’s hard to break.  There was nothing more fun and bonding then a movie on the couch with my mom or my sister with a few warm chocolate chip cookies!

If I could find the same satisfaction and solace in something healthy - a baked apple with cinnamon or a stroll after dinner or stamping a card for a friend, I’d feel better and be in better shape!

I may never completely fill that space I’ve created in the past 30 years for chocolate with fruit, exercise, or a hobby, but I can create healthy habits for my children by making better choices for myself.  It’s not simple, but sometimes it’s necessary to go through the back door in order to get in the house at all. What I mean by that is - sometimes I find it easier to take care of myself and my own needs by thinking about how it will benefit my family.  My children are still young and these years 0-7 are so critical in laying foundations for healthy habits.

What habit do you want to change in order to model better behavior for your children?