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Hello Mack,
Educate at an early age and make it fun.
Here are a few good starting links:
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids.php
http://www.nflrush.com/play60/
Sincerely,
Michael
Educate at an early age and make it fun.
Here are a few good starting links:
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids.php
http://www.nflrush.com/play60/
Sincerely,
Michael
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Children generally imitate what they see others doing and they generally want to horse around and play.
I would simply answer this question by saying, make sure you lead by example.
If you want them to be fit, make sure you are fit first and they are motivated because you showed them how, not told them how to do it.
All the best!
I would simply answer this question by saying, make sure you lead by example.
If you want them to be fit, make sure you are fit first and they are motivated because you showed them how, not told them how to do it.
All the best!
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Involve your kids in outdoor kids activities like sports events and cheer leading. Also focus on their diet and try to lower their junk food intake. Their are various kids clubs catering to such needs of kids, you can enroll your kids in any of their activities. My kids go to Boys & Girls Club Of Central Texas.
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Hi Mack,
A few more suggestions would be to enroll them at your local Y (they have a variety of programs for kids) or at different local sports clubs that offer such activities as swimming, football, gymnastics, soccer, martial arts, etc. You and your wife can be great role models when it comes to healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition, because in our country today that element is missing from most households. Get involved with outdoor activities with them and keep moving. The obesity problem we have today is because the system at home has broken and there is little or no discipline when it comes down to making the right choices for a healthier life.
Best,
Harris
A few more suggestions would be to enroll them at your local Y (they have a variety of programs for kids) or at different local sports clubs that offer such activities as swimming, football, gymnastics, soccer, martial arts, etc. You and your wife can be great role models when it comes to healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition, because in our country today that element is missing from most households. Get involved with outdoor activities with them and keep moving. The obesity problem we have today is because the system at home has broken and there is little or no discipline when it comes down to making the right choices for a healthier life.
Best,
Harris
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Mack,
Growing up one of my friends parents had a treadmill and a bike in front of the TV and if they were going to watch TV they had to be on one or the other. I loved this idea. Involving your children in sports is also a great way to get them active. If they aren't interested in sports I would recommend doing family activities such as nightly walks, bike rides, playing games, etc.
Hope this helps!
Here are a couple articles that talk about it as well:
http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/kids-move-0
http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/training-kids-adolescents
Growing up one of my friends parents had a treadmill and a bike in front of the TV and if they were going to watch TV they had to be on one or the other. I loved this idea. Involving your children in sports is also a great way to get them active. If they aren't interested in sports I would recommend doing family activities such as nightly walks, bike rides, playing games, etc.
Hope this helps!
Here are a couple articles that talk about it as well:
http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/kids-move-0
http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/training-kids-adolescents
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Bad forum for this question.
Get them enrolled in sports. Let them have fun. Get them on healthy eating habits.
Get them enrolled in sports. Let them have fun. Get them on healthy eating habits.
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The other responses have provided you with some great links to check out. In addition to these, I especially like Joanne's insight about how children tend to imitate what they see - meaning parents would be wise to set the example.
Regardless of context, I feel the following quote does a wonderful job of driving this point home:
"Be the change you want to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi
Mack, have you ever heard of the nonprofit organization called ACTIVE Life?
If not, I'd highly recommend you check out some of the following links from their website:
- http://www.activelifehq.org/webinars (Here you'll find a ton of free webinars that directly address your original question. Some will take place soon in the future while others have been recorded and can be viewed whenever you'd like.)
- http://www.activelifehq.org/school-health-resource-database (Here you'll find a long list of links that can help further your understanding of how you and your kids can live healthier lifestyles together.)
If you have any other specific questions please let me know and I'd be happy to help. Best of luck to you and your kids either way!
PS. Have you considered getting started on the path to "healthier living" today? How does a short 20min "walk and talk" about the subject with your kids sound to you? If not tonight, would you be able to fit that into the family's schedule for this weekend?
Regardless of context, I feel the following quote does a wonderful job of driving this point home:
"Be the change you want to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi
Mack, have you ever heard of the nonprofit organization called ACTIVE Life?
If not, I'd highly recommend you check out some of the following links from their website:
- http://www.activelifehq.org/webinars (Here you'll find a ton of free webinars that directly address your original question. Some will take place soon in the future while others have been recorded and can be viewed whenever you'd like.)
- http://www.activelifehq.org/school-health-resource-database (Here you'll find a long list of links that can help further your understanding of how you and your kids can live healthier lifestyles together.)
If you have any other specific questions please let me know and I'd be happy to help. Best of luck to you and your kids either way!
PS. Have you considered getting started on the path to "healthier living" today? How does a short 20min "walk and talk" about the subject with your kids sound to you? If not tonight, would you be able to fit that into the family's schedule for this weekend?
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Hello Mack Allen,
Our family eats together and plays together.
Do your best to keep poor quality food out of the home; because, they will have access out of the home. At home, try to have one favorite treat. Go grocery shopping together and let the children help with the meals.
During free time, do activities that you all enjoy. If it is hard to agree, take turns doing what the children enjoy. This could be a game of tag, kickball, hikes, playground, etc. Exploring the nature parks can be great fun.
These times together will get the children to open up and bring up new ideas which will pleasantly surprise you.
Enjoy your time with the family.
Take care.
Our family eats together and plays together.
Do your best to keep poor quality food out of the home; because, they will have access out of the home. At home, try to have one favorite treat. Go grocery shopping together and let the children help with the meals.
During free time, do activities that you all enjoy. If it is hard to agree, take turns doing what the children enjoy. This could be a game of tag, kickball, hikes, playground, etc. Exploring the nature parks can be great fun.
These times together will get the children to open up and bring up new ideas which will pleasantly surprise you.
Enjoy your time with the family.
Take care.
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Hi Mack,
I never had children but I watch parent/child relationships. It often strikes me that parents seem to make exercise something that you have to go to. They drop the children off at the child activity center while they exercise. That always struck me as strange.
I find it equally strange that children are carted from one after-school activity to another to exercise and have fun. Granted, I grew up 3000 miles away and decades ago but I still see a remarkable difference in the way movement is integrated into the lives of children in the US vs other countries.
On the positive side, I see parents playing with their children. The entire family may be out on bicycles but I also see the children involved in yard 'work' in whatever way appropriate for their age.
One more thing which may be a tall order: Computers, TVs and the myriad of other electronic devices are there so that we can run our lives better but they should not run it. When I hear that the average teenager sends about 3000 text messages per month, I see an awful lot of time wasted.
Good luck.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
I never had children but I watch parent/child relationships. It often strikes me that parents seem to make exercise something that you have to go to. They drop the children off at the child activity center while they exercise. That always struck me as strange.
I find it equally strange that children are carted from one after-school activity to another to exercise and have fun. Granted, I grew up 3000 miles away and decades ago but I still see a remarkable difference in the way movement is integrated into the lives of children in the US vs other countries.
On the positive side, I see parents playing with their children. The entire family may be out on bicycles but I also see the children involved in yard 'work' in whatever way appropriate for their age.
One more thing which may be a tall order: Computers, TVs and the myriad of other electronic devices are there so that we can run our lives better but they should not run it. When I hear that the average teenager sends about 3000 text messages per month, I see an awful lot of time wasted.
Good luck.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
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Try something like aireal yoga, where they can flip up side down and learn tricks. It's an art that builds strength, and grows confidence as well as gets rid of fears. It's something they can do well into adulthood.
Also, cook with them. Involving children in the process of making healthy foods and snacks makes them curious to learn more and gives them a sense of accomplishment.
Also, cook with them. Involving children in the process of making healthy foods and snacks makes them curious to learn more and gives them a sense of accomplishment.
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