L2A7: Parenting and healthy lifestyles

1. Understand the importance of family lifestyles which support a child’s or children’s development

• 1.1. Describe a healthy lifestyle for parent(s) or primary carer(s) and children
• 1.2. Explain the benefits of regular exercise to: • the health of the family • the child’s or children’s growth and development
• 1.3. Explain the importance of a healthy diet for the parent(s) or primary carer(s) and child or children
• 1.4. Explain the value of relaxation or leisure time to the parent(s) or primary carer(s) and child or children

2. Understand the responsibilities of parents with regard to smoking and the health of the family

• 2.1. Explain the effects that smoking can have on the health of the: • smoker • child/children • other adults in the family

3. Understand how alcohol and illegal use of drugs affect a healthy lifestyle of the user and the family

• 3.1. Explain the effects of alcohol and illegal drug use on the health of the user
• 3.2. Explain the effects of alcohol and illegal drug use on the family of the user

4. Know about sexual health in relation to a healthy lifestyle

• 4.1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different contraception methods
• 4.2. Outline where information and support can be obtained about: • contraception • sexually transmitted disease testing