It is crucial for you to keep your kids doing exercise and to learn how to look after themselves at an early stage, as we can see that obesity in childhood is a serious problem in the Western countries nowadays. The following are 6 ways to get your kids being active.
1) Put a limit to time for television, computer and video games. Get your kids away from focusing on television and video games. For instance, you can get the television out of the bedrooms or not having more than one of it. Video and computer games are never necessities for the kids' life.
2) Keep activities safe. Before doing organized sports, make sure that your kids have stretched and cool down, and use the appropriate safety equipment. Remind them to drink enough water and to wear the appropriate footwear. Risk can be reduced if you and your kids are well-prepared.
3) Establish a routine. Fix a time each day for your children to have physical activities, it can be the time early in the morning before school or after school, to walk the dog or go to the park.
4) Accompany your kids to play. Get some time to play active games or sports with your kids. You may go soccer playing or just to take a walk around the neighbourhood.
5) Little exercise is also advantageous. Try to park a bit further away from where you are going. Walking up and down stairscases instead of taking the lifts.
6) Buying gifts that encourage your children to be active. You can buy the stuff like balls, bats or bikes as the Christmas gift. These stuff can encourage your children to be active. However, you should also buy the appropriate safety equipment to prevent your kids to be injured.
You should be able to keep your children active if you follow the tips above. Remember to make it fun and safe. Your children will keep these habits for a longer period of time if they think it is fun to be active.
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