Before you get too excited putting the books and backpacks in the closest for summer, be sure to start planning how you will keep your children active during the off time. Idle brains and bodies are recipe for disaster in a young child. It is important to keep your children moving all summer long and to make it fun! Take 7 these helpful tips into consideration to keep your children active 365 days a year:

1. Turn off the TV - You lead by example, so rather than turning on your favorite television show to watch during or after meals, perform an active activity instead.
2. Family Affair - Rather than having your child run a mile every other day, plan a less structured form of activity. Maybe go on a family walk after dinner each night and talk about your days. You can also plan a weekly or bi-weekly family hike for healthy, fun exercise.
3. Structure - While you don't want to give your children a detailed hour-by-hour itinerary for the summer, it is still important that you have some structure during the off time. Schedule a specific time of day when you all go to the pool or go on a walk.
4. Free Day Camps - Check with your local organizations and see if they offer any free camp days. This is the perfect way for your child to see their friends from school while getting some exercise in, without emptying your pockets.
5. Fun Exercise - Making exercise fun is the best way to keep your child active without making it a burden. Swimming, bike riding, and organized sports distract them from the word €œexercise.€
6. Exercise Toys - Have your child jump rope or hula hoop for half an hour each day.
7. Friends - Whenever they can exercise with friends it will deter from the feeling of exercising.

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