Encouraging Kids To Be Active
Tips For Encouraging Active Kids
Anyone who's seen kids on a playground knows that most are naturally physically active and love to move around. But what might not be apparent is that climbing to the top of a slide or swinging from the monkey bars can help lead kids to a lifetime of being active.
As they get older, it can be a challenge for kids to get enough daily activity. Reasons include increasing demands of school, a feeling among some kids that they aren't good at sports, a lack of active role models, and busy working families.
And even if kids have the time and the desire to be active, parents may not feel comfortable letting them freely roam the neighborhood as kids once did. So their opportunities might be limited.
1) Be active yourself and your child will follow your lead.
2) Offer positive feedback and support to encourage your child when an activity is proving a little difficult for him.
3) Spend active time with your child. Instead of being a couch potato or focusing too much on jobs that need to be done around the house, make some time to have fun playing Frisbee, walking and cycling with your child.
4) Encourage him to play outside and praise him when he does.
5) Encourage him to take up an organised sport or group lessons in swimming or dancing.
6) Get the family going: organise family activities such as camping, bush walking and outdoor games.
7) Involve your child in daily chores around the house, such as gardening, washing the car and cleaning. Not only do these activities keep everyone physically active, they help the house run smoothly.
Healthy, physically active kids also are more likely to be academically motivated, alert, and successful. And physical competence builds self-esteem at every age.
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