Keeping children active and fit is often a chore, but here are 10 tips to help parents think less and enjoy more.
Limit or television, film, video and computer games to less than two hours a day.
* If it is safe to walk or bike rather than by car, do it when you can. If your child is too young to go to school on their own, by bicycle with them, if possible!
* Set the example for your children by using the stairs instead of elevators and escalators walk, rather than standing over them.
* Plan family outings and vacations that involve activities such as hiking, biking, skiing and swimming.
* Give your child chores appropriate for the age that require physical exertion. Mowing the lawn, raking leaves, scrubbing floors and taking out the garbage, not only teach responsibility, but it can be a good exercise.
* Observe sports and your children like and discover the lessons and clubs. Some children thrive on team sports; others prefer individual activities.
* Choose fitness oriented gifts to jump rope, mini trampoline, tennis racket, baseball bat, a membership to the local YMCA or YWCA youth and minimize the "low activity" gifts such as video games.
*take advantage of the recreational opportunities in your area, entertaining championship races.
* strollers and parks are high on convenience but low on business potential. Try to free your child from these mechanical stresses when and where he or she can move around safely.
*When you or your children are bored, suggest something that is in motion, such as playing catch or building a snowman in the yard.
Limit or television, film, video and computer games to less than two hours a day.
* If it is safe to walk or bike rather than by car, do it when you can. If your child is too young to go to school on their own, by bicycle with them, if possible!
* Set the example for your children by using the stairs instead of elevators and escalators walk, rather than standing over them.
* Plan family outings and vacations that involve activities such as hiking, biking, skiing and swimming.
* Give your child chores appropriate for the age that require physical exertion. Mowing the lawn, raking leaves, scrubbing floors and taking out the garbage, not only teach responsibility, but it can be a good exercise.
* Observe sports and your children like and discover the lessons and clubs. Some children thrive on team sports; others prefer individual activities.
* Choose fitness oriented gifts to jump rope, mini trampoline, tennis racket, baseball bat, a membership to the local YMCA or YWCA youth and minimize the "low activity" gifts such as video games.
*take advantage of the recreational opportunities in your area, entertaining championship races.
* strollers and parks are high on convenience but low on business potential. Try to free your child from these mechanical stresses when and where he or she can move around safely.
*When you or your children are bored, suggest something that is in motion, such as playing catch or building a snowman in the yard.
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