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Get Kids Active Over Summer |
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Written by Craig - GKA Staff
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Wednesday, 19 October 2005 |
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- At Christmas or for Birthdays or just for doing something great buy your children presents that promote physical activity. Some ideas include: Inline skates, Frisbees, a croquet set, a softball and glove, a cricket set and a volleyball and net.
- Involve your family and friends in activities as much as possible.
- Lay emphasis on fun, and not skill.
- Locate activities in your local community, such as hiking trails and swimming pools.
- Plan parties and trips away around activity and play: instead of going to the movies, go roller-skating.
- When you go away on a trip include activities that will make your child puff such as swimming, camping and hiking, but ensure they will find them fun. This is essential!
- Walk places instead of driving, when possible.
- Put on activity music that your children will enjoy and enjoy it with them. (Check out our fantastic range of Children's Activity Music in our GKA Shop.
- Fly kites.
- Limit television time to one hour a day, and consider alternating inactive time with active play.
- Advocate for more physical education in your child's school. It is so important to their physical development and health. Refer them to www.getkidsactive.com.
- Instead of buying your fruit and vegetables all the time why not visit a local pick-your-own fruit or vegetable farm.
- Organize a running/walking family treasure hunt. Make it exciting and relate it to your child's specific age group. This activity can be enjoyed by children up to ages as high as 15-16. Email us at GetKidsActive.com for more information.
- Walk the family pet.
- Organise games or outings with neighbours or other families.
- The main thing is to get out in the sun (Remember to Slip, Slop, Slap, and Wrap), and have a fun, Active Summer Season.
- Be a role model for your children. Go out and play games with them and join in on the fun.
- If you require any help with ideas, or you have a query about anything please do not hesitate to contact me for more information. I am more than happy to help you out!
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