Motivating Your Little Couch Potatoes

During the winter months we find ourselves less active and our children spending more time in front of their computer and television. As a result, more children are less fit or weigh more than they used to. Exercise helps children control their weight, strengthen bones and reduce their heart risks later in life.

Here are a few suggestions that may motivate your children to be more active:

• Limit television to two hours a day and take evening walks or bike rides as a family.
• Encourage your children to walk their pet, do yard work and other chores around the home.
• Buy toys that keep your children active.
• If the weather is keeping you inside do an exerices video together.
• Instead of driving your children to the neighbors home, have them ride their bike or walk.
• Plan an activity to go swim, bowl, play volleyball or visit a local gym.
• Organize a play group with your friends.
• Encourage your children to participate in team sports or learn a new skill.

Helping your children find their strengths and encouraging them to develope them to their full potential, will bring life long benefits to their well-being. Set those goals together!

Happy New Year!

Gina