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Teaching Kids Healthy Habits: Building Lifelong Wellness

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 Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! I am joined by Ashton Tate, a passionate innovator in the homeschool community and creator of the FORM curriculum. Ashton takes us on a deeply personal journey, sharing how his own struggles with health, self-confidence, and weight in his teen years inspired him to transform not only his life, but the lives of countless children and families across the country. In this episode you'll hear about: Ashton’s Health Transformation JourneyIssues with self-confidence and health during middle and high schoolStruggling with weight and lack of health knowledgeMajor personal transformation: losing 130 pounds by graduationInfluence of mentors and support systemsBuilding a Career in Health and FitnessInitial interest in helping others through personal trainingSwitching college degree to focus on healthFounding a home gym and building a local training facilityTransition to Online Health Education and Curriculum DevelopmentChallenges of in-person training during COVID-19Recurring feedback from adult clients: wishing they’d learned these principles as kidsThe inspiration to create a health curriculum for childrenCreation and Structure of the Health Curriculum for KidsCollaborating with curriculum writers and kids’ authorsMaking health concepts simple and accessible for younger audiencesDevelopment of an online platform for families and schools nationwideThe Role of Occupational Therapy and Body AwarenessOverview of occupational therapy in the context of homeschool and healthDefining body awareness and its relationship to fitnessDiscussion of cultural pressure and guilt around fitnessUnderstanding Hunger, Nutrition, and InteroceptionAshton’s personal experiences with food habits and cues during adolescenceThe challenge of distinguishing hunger, thirst, and emotional states in childrenIntroducing interoception and its role in fitness and nutritionTeaching Nutrition: “Food as Fuel” and “Food as Fun”The importance of balancing healthy eating with occasional treatsMethods for helping kids become intentional and mindful about food choicesUsing analogies (like cars needing fuel) to explain nutrition to childrenPractical Strategies for FamiliesEmphasizing simplicity in health routines and messagingNavigating conflicting nutrition advice and keeping it approachableSharing personal anecdotes (like sports nutrition questions from Connie’s son)The FORM Curriculum: Four Pillars for Healthy LivingExplanation of the FORM methodology: Functional Fitness: Routine movement and physical activityOptimal Nourishment: Balanced nutrition and healthy eating habitsRest and Recovery: Preventive routines for sleep and stress managementMultiplied Maintenance: Maintaining habits through community, goal setting, and support Encouraging long-term health habits over quick fixesAddressing Resistance and Engagement in KidsOccupational Therapy Strategies for Increasing Body Awareness Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?Connect with Sarah Collins on IGExecutive Functioning For Teens CourseHandwriting Motor AssessmentConnect With Ashton On IGFORM PE WebsiteEpisode 7: How Form Drawing Supports Vision, Handwriting, and Academics Episode 14: Outdoor Activities to Develop Interoception in Children with Guest Caroline SantangeloEpisode 23: Blending Sensory Integration and Fitness for Better HandwritingEpisode 24: Understanding the Handwriting Journey: Tools and Techniques for Homeschoolers Episode 28: Risky Play: Understanding the Benefits and Strategies for Safe Child DevelopmentEpisode 37: Reading, Writing, and Growing: The Bigger Picture of Developing Fine Motor Skills in Children Episode 40: Crafting Holiday Memories while Building Handwriting Skills Episode 51: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids in Neurotypical Spaces: Practical Tips and Insights Episode 53: Redefining Rest: An approach to Spiritual, Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Rest Connect With Our Guest, Ashton Tate Ashton Tate is the founder of Glory to Glory Fitness in Nashville, TN and the creator of The F.O.R.M. Curriculum. He partners with homeschool families all over America to help them approach health and PE from a Biblical worldview. His mission is to equip and empower homeschool families so every student in America can have a quality health education. His work has been featured in publications such as USA Today and Fox News.
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