7  WAY TO ENCOURAGE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FOR CHILDREN

As a parent, you play a key role in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for your children.

Here are 7 ways to encourage an active lifestyle of children:

1️⃣ Set an example

children model their behavior after that of their parents, so by leading an active lifestyle yourself you can inspire your children to do the same.

2️⃣ Promote outdoor play

encourage children to spend time outdoors and participate in physical activities such as biking, hiking, and playing in the park with peers.

3️⃣ Limit time spent in front of smartphones or TVs

by reducing the time children spend in front of screens, you can encourage a more active lifestyle.

4️⃣ Participate in sports activities

join your children in physical activities to make them more fun and enjoyable.

5️⃣ Choose the right environment for sports activity

make sure your children attend environments that are safe for physical activity, such as parks and recreation centers, and enroll them in activities organized by specialized sports clubs.

6️⃣ Make physical activity a family activity

encourage the whole family to choose a sport to practice consistently.

7️⃣ Reinforce positive behavior

reward your children for positive behaviors, such as participation in organized sports or competitive competitions.

What about you….what do you think?

What is your strategy for promoting a more active lifestyle?

Follow our suggestions and remember that parents can help make their children’s lives more active and promote healthy habits that will last a lifetime.