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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With childhood obesity on the rise in America, it’s important for families to foster healthy habits. Children need at least 60 minutes of daily exercise regardless of the weather, so find safe places for active play indoors and out. With some help from these simple tips, you can be sure they are getting the physical activity that they need, and are enjoying it too.
Give your children the tools they need to facilitate healthy activity. Provide a variety of toys and sporting goods appropriate to their age level, including:
· Balls for kicking, catching and bouncing; soft bats, rackets, nets, goals and hoops; roller skates or bicycles and safety gear; chalk or paint for outdoor use; small cones and parachutes; bubble wands; bean bags; jump ropes and hula-hoops; comfortable play clothes and sturdy shoes.
Don’t be merely an observer. Join your children in their activities for the sake of everyone’s health.
· Take a walk through the neighborhood; play catch in the backyard; spend a summer afternoon chasing each other through the sprinklers; take a trip to the local playground and devise an obstacle course on the equipment; have a bubble blowing contest; plant a garden.
· Use words your children will understand while praising their efforts. Consider their ages and begin with tasks they can easily accomplish before raising the bar. A child with the benefit of supportive coaching is more likely to thrive.
Children are born with an abundance of energy. Join them in active play and set them on the path to a healthy and happy life!
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