Raising an Active Child Encouraging regular exercise By Lokemun Magar A healthy child keeps active and barely stays on his seat for more than ten minutes when left on his own. He will be up and about, exploring the world around him and asking about the minutest detail he espies of an interesting thing. However, his attention span is short, some lasting twenty minutes, others five only, so there must be a whole line of activities to keep him active, the more variety the merrier. Once the habit of working and playing together as a family is formed from young, there will be a sense of security for the children and unity within the family, so make efforts to develop a repertoire of games and activities for the whole family which can bond everyone together. Active children are usually mentally alert. When my son feels sleepy in the morning, we will have a light game ...

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• Raising an Active Child

It’s not impossible By N. Caliendo

In a world with cable television, video games, computers, and fast food, it is crucial that children engage in some type of physical activity. Not only will it increase a child's stamina, strength, and agility, but it will also help prevent childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes, an epidemic that is at an all time record high in the United States.

Kiddie Workout

A child doesn't need a regimented workout. Any outdoor activity lasting 30 minutes or more could be a workout. The trick is to find out what the child enjoys doing, then have him or her do it. Better yet, get out there and do it with them. A child learns by example, so what better way to bond with your child than by spending some quality time doing an activity you both enjoy and will benefit from. There are so many things that your ...

It’s not impossible By N. Caliendo

In a world with cable television, video games, computers, and fast food, it is crucial that children engage in some type of physical activity. Not only will it increase a child's stamina, strength, and agility, but it will also help prevent childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes, an epidemic that is at an all time record high in the United States.

Kiddie Workout

A child doesn't need a regimented workout. Any outdoor activity lasting 30 minutes or more could be a workout. The trick is to find out what the child enjoys doing, then have him or her do it. Better yet, get out there and do it with them. A child learns by example, so what better way to bond with your child than by spending some quality time doing an activity you both enjoy and will benefit from. There are so many things that your ...

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• Raising an Active Child

It’s not impossible By N. Caliendo

In a world with cable television, video games, computers, and fast food, it is crucial that children engage in some type of physical activity. Not only will it increase a child's stamina, strength, and agility, but it will also help prevent childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes, an epidemic that is at an all time record high in the United States.

Kiddie Workout

A child doesn't need a regimented workout. Any outdoor activity lasting 30 minutes or more could be a workout. The trick is to find out what the child enjoys doing, then have him or her do it. Better yet, get out there and do it with them. A child learns by example, so what better way to bond with your child than by spending some quality time doing an activity you both enjoy and will benefit from. There are so many things that your ...

Keeping kids active By Angela La Fon

Want to get your kids up, out, and active? Use these ideas to send them out the door more and more. MISSIONS MOTIVATE

Give kids a purpose for their steps. Whether a stroll down the block or a hike in the woods, motivate kids with a mission. Offer young kids a special nature collection bag or a disposable camera. A plastic magnifying glass will really enlarge their fun. Entrust older walkers with cameras or binoculars to increase not only their view but their steps too. GARDEN PARTY

Involve kids in gardening. Give kids a space whether a patch for planting something they enjoy like strawberries or pumpkins, a bed to plant a flower garden or a container garden with friendly herbs like mint. Let kids choose plants to increase motivation. Have them be responsible for planting, watering and weeding. Give them an end of the season incentive like ...