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![]() Teach Your Child How to ExerciseIn today’s society, with the advancement of technology such as cable TV, computers, game consoles (both regular and handheld) cell phones, and a multitude of other technological devices why would a child ever want to step outdoors. This only leads to children sitting more often than exercising, which will in turn lead to an unhealthy lifestyle and childhood or adolescent obesity. Take little opportunities to make more healthy choices when you and your child are together; take the stairs as opposed to the elevator. Or if you are going down the block walk instead of driving. Little things like this will encourage your children to find ways to incorporate good health. Main points to address:
Grades K-3rd Children learn new activities and games in school through their gym instructors. Talk to your children about the new activities they learned in school and allow them to show you and teach you what they have learned. When children believe their parents are excited to “learn Efrom them they are more perceptive to being involved in the next activity in school. Main points to address:
Grades 4th-6th You don’t have to just play outside you can also watch these sporting events on TV. Watching others who excel at playing the sports your family enjoys will ultimately get your child motivated to play as well. Invite his friends over to get a game together. If you and your family enjoy football, for instance, then have a football gathering with your friends and/or your child’s friends. After you watch the game televised get out there and put a game together with all those who came over to watch the game. Most important show your children that exercise is not only good for them it can be a lot of fun too. Main points to address:
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