Children need at least one hour of physical activity each day. Getting children out from behind the screens of computers, television, cell phones and video games and into the fresh air and sunshine can be a parent’s biggest challenge. As parents know, it’s not easy to compete with electronics so we have to be creative. Consider these tips:
1. Make the backyard fun! A trampoline
and/or swing set makes it easy to entice kiddos out of the house with the
promise of fun. Backyard Dreams at www.backyard-dreams.com has $100 off any trampoline until
12/31.
2. The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends no more than two hours a day of screen time for children two years
old and up. Set limits and stick to them.
3. Make ‘outside time’ routine. Set aside
the same hour each day so that everyone knows to expect it. This can minimalize
the complaining.
4. Play outside with them. Jump on a
trampoline or join in their game of chase. You’ll experience numerous health
benefits alongside your children, you’ll increase your bonding time with them
and you’ll set a great example.
5. Explore new, creative activities. Jump
in a pile of leaves, plan a scavenger hunt with items from nature, plant a garden
or start a rock collection. You can also take children on a night hike – just
being up past their bedtime makes it really fun for them!
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