We have so many electronic forms of entertainment that it’s no wonder we have a serious childhood obesity problem on our hands. When winter comes, so many kids huddle up inside and turn to their electronic wonders rather than finding ways to be active. When the spring brings new life, many kids have turned their back on the idea of getting out to play. If you develop a good plan for your child, you can get them back outside playing and having happy, healthy fun.
If you haven’t gotten around to getting them a new bike, now might be the time. A Schwinn mountain bike can give them all the incentive they need to get up, get out, and get moving. When kids have something cool to show off, they are simply more likely to follow through.
Make sure they stay safe. Don’t buy them protective gear with cute little characters, as they are likely to become embarrassed and want something more grown up. This means they are more likely to take the gear off. Rather, try something simple and sleek like a black helmet or a solid color that will help them feel grown up on their block.
If your child tends to gravitate toward the cerebral elements of life but you want to inspire them to be active, try getting them the best golf instruction book you can to see if they can master the game. If they start to see the intellectual value in a good round of golf they are much more likely to get up and get outside to play.
Simple things like dog walking and swimming lessons can be helpful as well. Let them play with the other kids in the park and develop new skills that way. Without physical exercise children do not develop muscle, bone, or even as many functioning brain cells. They can become quite physically unfit as well as mentally unfit without physical exertion.
If you are setting a good example for them you are much more likely to see a greater level of interest on their behalf. The more active the parent is the more active the child becomes. Your children work hard in school just as you work hard at work. You all could blow off some steam at the end of the day.
Active families tend to have fewer health problems and tend to manage a healthier weight. They also seem to be closer and have more to talk about around the dinner table. How many times can you all rehash the latest episode of your favorite shows? Getting out and getting involved is really about finding more to life than what can be displayed to us electronically. Your kids will thank you in the end.