Let’s move

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Tis the season to—get active. Here are a few activities and steps suggested by the government’s “Let’s Move” initiative for active families:

•  Give children toys that encourage physical activity such as balls, kites, and jump ropes.

•  Encourage children to join a sports team or try a new physical activity.

•  Limit TV time and keep the TV out of a child’s bedroom.

•  Allow a safe walk to and from school a few times a week.

•  Walk around the block after a meal.

•  Make a new house rule: no sitting still during TV commercials.

•  Find time to spend together doing  a fun activity: family park day, swim day, or bike day.

•  Issue a family challenge to see who can be the first to achieve a physical activity goal.

•  Encourage schools to hold recess before lunch to increase physical activity before mealtime.

•  Volunteer to help with after-school physical activity programs or sports teams.

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