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Easy Ways to Encourage Your Kids to get Active

August 2, 2021 by Alison Leave a Comment

One significant concern for lots of moms and dads is that their children are getting too much screen time and are not spending enough time outside. This leaves many parents worried that their kids are not getting enough physical activity to stay fit and healthy. Finding ways to encourage the kids to put down their devices and instead venture outside is never easy. So, if you are feeling concerned that your child needs more exercise, you may be finding it challenging to find ways to make this happen. If this sounds like a familiar situation and is something you are struggling with right now, you should find these ideas help you to tear the kids away from their tech and start getting more active:

Make Leisure Time Active Time

When getting active becomes a family activity, it makes it so much easier to get the kids involved. There are loads of activities you could try on your family days that are perfect for getting the kids moving. If you want to be outside in the fresh air, you could give mountain biking a try or hiking. Or, if you prefer to be inside, ice skating or swimming is perfect for family fun. Family time is an ideal chance to enjoy time spent together and is an excellent opportunity to make physical activity a normal part of family life.

Sign Up for a Fun Run

When being active is a lot of fun, it makes it so much easier to motivate the kids to give it a go. Charity events help everyone involved and benefit a good cause in the process. One charity event that kids are sure to love being part of is a school colour run. Getting the whole school together to raise money with a fun run will help to bring a sense of pride to them all and a feeling of camaraderie. This kind of charity team event will help the kids associate being active with having fun, and they will love seeing the photos of each other covered in rainbow colors at the end.

Make Being Active Part of Your Routine

Signing the kids up for active fun will help to ensure they are regularly exercising each week. Learning a new sport or becoming part of a team helps make exercise a part of your children’s weekly routine. Joining a club as part of a team is especially helpful as it encourages kids to strive to perfect their skills and practise in their spare time. Competitive sports are beneficial as earning medals and trophies will motivate them to improve and dedicate their spare time to their sport.

Introduce Opportunities to Get Active at Home

There are loads of different pieces of sports equipment that you can introduce to your backyard. When equipment is easily accessible, it is far more likely that the kids will use it. Adding a basketball hoop, trampoline, and even a swing set for younger children will help kids get active while playing.

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