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]]>Children are great imitators, and they often learn by observing their parents. If they see you enjoying physical activities, they are more likely to follow suit. So self-reflection on your habits might be a good place to start.
Make physical activity a natural part of your family’s daily routine. This can include walking or biking to school, taking family walks after dinner, or having a weekend routine that involves outdoor activities. The key is to make it a regular, enjoyable part of your day-to-day life.
Many kids are motivated by social interaction. Encourage them to join a sports team or take group lessons. As they make new friends they’ll be more and more excited to go.
Finally, while technology has its benefits, excessive screen time can lead to a sedentary lifestyle. Try setting reasonable limits on screen time. It might be a hard transition at first but worth it in the long run.
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]]>Getting into serious skateboarding requires a lot of gear and practice, but why not start in the backyard? You can try skateboarding on any flat surface, and it’s really useful for strengthening balance and core skills. Children are often naturally better than adults at skateboarding, so it may also be a chance for your kids to teach you something. You will need helmets and may want to invest in shin and elbow pads if you’re thinking of doing it regularly.
Not a skill that most parents can teach, if you want your child to try gymnastics you will need to find classes. This presents an excellent opportunity for your child to develop social skills as well as sporting ability, and you can chat with the other parents whilst your child is in class. Most children have better flexibility than adults, and their upper body strength is generally pretty impressive, too. A lot of kids have less fear than adults when it comes to trying new physical challenges, so don’t be surprised if your little one is showing off their handstands and cartwheeling skills within no time.
Learning to swim in adulthood can present physical and mental challenges. Find a good swim instructor and make it a priority to take your child to lessons until they can confidently swim the length of the pool. Not only is swimming excellent for building cardio fitness and muscle strength, your kid will also have much more fun when opportunities present themselves to swim.
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]]>Fall is apple season, and picking your own apples at a local farm or orchard can be a lot of fun. It allows your kids to be out in nature, and walk around looking for a perfect find. It’s a rewarding experience because they’ll get to walk away with a healthy and tasty snack.
Corn mazes are another classic fall activity that allows your little ones to explore the great outdoors. Finding a way out of a corn maze can be a lot of fun for the whole family because it allows you to work as a team and stay on the move every step of the way.
With Halloween just around the corner, pumpkins are about to start showing up everywhere in the next few weeks. It’s a better time than ever to go to a local farm and walk around the pumpkin patch, looking for a perfect pumpkin that you can carve with your kids just in time for the spooky season.
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]]>Children are great imitators, and they often learn by observing their parents. If they see you enjoying physical activities, they are more likely to follow suit. So self-reflection on your habits might be a good place to start.
Make physical activity a natural part of your family’s daily routine. This can include walking or biking to school, taking family walks after dinner, or having a weekend routine that involves outdoor activities. The key is to make it a regular, enjoyable part of your day-to-day life.
Many kids are motivated by social interaction. Encourage them to join a sports team or take group lessons. As they make new friends they’ll be more and more excited to go.
Finally, while technology has its benefits, excessive screen time can lead to a sedentary lifestyle. Try setting reasonable limits on screen time. It might be a hard transition at first but worth it in the long run.
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]]>Getting into serious skateboarding requires a lot of gear and practice, but why not start in the backyard? You can try skateboarding on any flat surface, and it’s really useful for strengthening balance and core skills. Children are often naturally better than adults at skateboarding, so it may also be a chance for your kids to teach you something. You will need helmets and may want to invest in shin and elbow pads if you’re thinking of doing it regularly.
Not a skill that most parents can teach, if you want your child to try gymnastics you will need to find classes. This presents an excellent opportunity for your child to develop social skills as well as sporting ability, and you can chat with the other parents whilst your child is in class. Most children have better flexibility than adults, and their upper body strength is generally pretty impressive, too. A lot of kids have less fear than adults when it comes to trying new physical challenges, so don’t be surprised if your little one is showing off their handstands and cartwheeling skills within no time.
Learning to swim in adulthood can present physical and mental challenges. Find a good swim instructor and make it a priority to take your child to lessons until they can confidently swim the length of the pool. Not only is swimming excellent for building cardio fitness and muscle strength, your kid will also have much more fun when opportunities present themselves to swim.
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]]>The post Exciting and Fun Ways for Your Kids to Stay Active This Fall appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Fall is apple season, and picking your own apples at a local farm or orchard can be a lot of fun. It allows your kids to be out in nature, and walk around looking for a perfect find. It’s a rewarding experience because they’ll get to walk away with a healthy and tasty snack.
Corn mazes are another classic fall activity that allows your little ones to explore the great outdoors. Finding a way out of a corn maze can be a lot of fun for the whole family because it allows you to work as a team and stay on the move every step of the way.
With Halloween just around the corner, pumpkins are about to start showing up everywhere in the next few weeks. It’s a better time than ever to go to a local farm and walk around the pumpkin patch, looking for a perfect pumpkin that you can carve with your kids just in time for the spooky season.
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