It can be difficult trying to persuade kids to do most things. You might find that getting your young children to eat all of their dinner turns into a bit of a struggle, especially if they notice something on their plates that they don’t particularly like. But it’s not just food that might see your kids try and wriggle out of doing something that they don’t want to – they can be just as stubborn with exercise. These days, it seems like most children would much prefer to sit for hours in front of the TV or on their tablet devices. Trying to motivate your kids to exercise and be more active can often turn into an argument. But you shouldn’t give up the fight – after all, plenty of activity can help improve your kid’s health and fitness. Here are some tips to get them off the sofa.
Get Some Garden Games
If you have a garden, then that is one of the best places for your kids to be active. They can run and jump around without fear of knocking over any delicate ornaments! Adding some garden games and equipment, like a rectangular trampoline or a swing set, will make your kids want to go out into the garden as often as possible! You should also get some garden games as well, such as a swingball set or a giant Jenga set. Get as much as possible so that your garden seems the most entertaining area in your home!
Walk To School
It’s a good idea to try and get some exercise into your children’s schedule every day. Don’t worry, though, that doesn’t mean you need to find an hour for them to play sport each day! Just twenty minutes of activity is enough, such as walking to and from school. If you live within walking distance of your children’s school, this is something that you should consider. It will help your kids get active and it will also help to cut down on your weekly petrol bills.
Be A Good Example
Kids need lots of good examples in their life. In actual fact, learning by example is one of the best ways for them to learn new things. So, if you want them to be as active as possible, you should try and be very active yourself. You will then set a good example and show them that it’s important to include plenty of exercise and physical activity into your everyday routine. That way, exercise won’t be such an alien concept to them, and they will be a lot more happy to lead an active life!
Exercise As A Family
Exercise should be a family affair! Getting active as a family will help your kids learn the importance of teamwork and they will be a lot less likely to give up as they won’t want to let anyone else down. So, why not plan a day at your local park where you can have a big football game with your whole family!
Eventually, your kids will like to move it move it!
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