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Staying active is important for kids, even when it’s too cold to go outside. Teri Sciara shows us how you can keep them busy inside.
Why it is Important to Keep Your Kids Active
- Decrease stress levels
- Improve emotional well-being
- Reduce risk of illness and disease
- Strengthen bones, muscles and lungs
- Teach positive social skills, including negotiating conflict
- Builds lifelong healthy habits
Ways to Keep Your Kids Active Inside
- Use a large space in your home, such as a garage or basement
- Create an obstacle course
- Play catch, jump rope or throw a Frisbee
- Play Ring around the Rosy, Duck, Duck, Goose or London Bridges
- Exercise as a family with DVDs
- Limit your child’s screen and media time
For more tips visit the Family Conservancy’s webpage.
