Are a parent concerned about your child’s lack of physical activity? It’s a real problem right now and you shouldn’t be on the lookout for ways for you to keep your children physically active as much as possible. As we enter the summer months, there are plenty of opportunities to get out there and be active. We’re going to look at just some of the ideas that will be perfect for your kids and your family as you aim to keep them fit and active throughout the year.
Treasure Hunts
Organising a simple treasure hunt in the garden or in a local public place can be a lot of fun for your kids. As long as they have the space to explore and there’s some real challenge involved, they should get a decent amount of exercise out of it, and that’s got to be a good thing. It’s ideal for younger children, but older kids might not find it quite so appealing.
Martial Arts
Martial arts can be an easy sell for energetic young kids because they get the chance to learn some fighting moves, but what they don’t realise to begin with is the focus on discipline. This isn’t about kids beating each other up; it’s about getting active and learning to defend themselves and control their bodies. The discipline they take away from it is fantastic, so bear that in mind.
Ballet Dancing
These days, all kinds of kids take up ballet dancing, so it’s not just for girls. It’s such a physical form of dancing too, so whenever your kids try it out, they’ll get a real workout from it. Just find a ballet centre near you and see if your kids enjoy it. It might be something that they end up developing a real interest in and passion for; you never know.
Play Frisbee
This age-old activity might be very basic and very simple, but that’s all part of its beauty. You have to be willing to delve into it and embrace the physical nature of it if you want to have fun playing frisbee with your kids though. Running to catch the things isn’t as easy as it looks, so you certainly won’t remain stationary for very long, and neither will your children.
Ice Skating
Putting on some skates and heading out in the ice can be a lot of fun for kids. If they’ve never done it before, they’ll do a lot of falling down but they’ll eventually start to navigate that learning curve until they’re able to skate on the ice with some proficiency. If there’s a local ice rink near you, you should definitely think about heading there with the kids to give this a try.
Keeping your kids active is of the utmost importance to you as a parent. They need to stay active so they can stay fit and healthy during their childhood years. But it shouldn’t be seen as a chore. After all, these are all things you can have a lot of fun with as a family.
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.
