Little Steps, Giant Leaps: Grow Well SG Parent Engagement Toolkit (3 to 6 years)
Overview
This comprehensive resource guides parents in establishing four essential healthy habits for children aged 3-6 years: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Exercise Well, and Learn Well. It provides age-specific recommendations for sleep duration (10-14 hours), balanced nutrition with portion guidance, 180 minutes of daily physical activity, and screen time limits (less than 1 hour daily). The material includes practical strategies for creating bedtime routines, promoting healthy eating habits, incorporating family physical activities, and managing screen use effectively. Emphasises gradual habit adoption tailored to each child's development.
This article was published by NHG Polyclinics and updated in 2026.


