How to keep your kids active in the Summer

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By april ort
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Active Kids

Everyone knows how important it is to stay active, especially for children. Physical education and recess help to ensure our children get exercise during the school year, but how can you keep your children active in the long summer months? Outdoor play has major competition from video games, the internet, and television. This article will give you suggestions on how to make sure that your children stay active and fit during Summer vacation.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Limits
Games
Activities

Step 1

Limits

Set limits. Many kids, these days, would rather play video games inside or chat with friends online that get outside and have some good old fashion fun. Monitoring your children during the summer months can be especially hard for working parents. That is why it is important to set limits on the time your kids spend in front of the television or monitor.
Step 2

Summer toys

Provide options to your kids. Give your children fun alternatives to indoor activities. Purchase a backgamon set, horse shoes, water slide, or other exciting summer gear.
Step 3

Outings

Schedule outings. Make a calendar of events that your children can attend. Trips to the local pool, day camp, bike rides, nature hikes, and scavenger hunts are all wonderful ideas for Summer fun.
Step 4

Group activities

Host neighborhood activities. Invite other neighborhood children and families to your home for a game of volleyball, tag, or hide and seek. Organized group activities are a great way to get kids moving and encourage socializing that often decreases once school is let out.
Step 5

Family fun

Join the fun. The best encouragement you can give your kids to be active is by setting a good example. Get outside and be active with your children. Participate in outdoor fun with your kids. This will not only help your children develop a healthy lifestyle, but will strengthen family bonds.