
26. Caffeine should never be given to children.
You might question who would give their child coffee in the first place. However, you would be surprised how many adolescents desire fancy iced coffees and cappuccinos from baristas. Caffeine can give you a boost of energy, but it can have terrible effects on kids. Once the caffeine runs out, kids will crash, and hard. Not only that, but caffeine will make it more difficult for them to concentrate and can adversely affect their overall daily moods. Avoid sodas loaded with caffeine, too, and provide watered-down juices. Opt for small pieces of white chocolate instead of milk chocolate. Provide chamomile tea as it has a soothing effect rather than a stimulating one. Your kids may enjoy these alternatives more if they know they’re available to them.