Have a jug or pitcher of water easily accessible so family members can fill their glasses easily and quickly. Floating slices of orange or lemon in a pitcher of tap water makes this beverage enticing to children and adults. Some children fill up on so much fruit juice that they don't get the nutrients they need from other foods and beverages. Most soda has a high sugar content. Limit the amount of soda that children consume.
Many sodas also contain caffeine.
Ice tea can also contain caffeine and sugar. Fruit punches and ades contain little fruit juice and lots of sweeteners. Read nutrition labels and ingredient lists to find out what is in the product. Remember, too, that children are much more affected by stimulants like caffeine than adults are because they have a smaller body mass. As children grow, their need for calcium also increases.