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Below are a few ideas Together Counts recently provided me to help get families here in Philadelphia on the road to energy balance this spring:
• Be Creative: There are plenty of at home activities to get your family up and moving. Go for evening walks, weekend bike rides, play outdoor hide and seek or toss a ball. You can have fun by being creative right in your home.
• Pick Your Meal: For some, scheduling a family dinner can be as difficult as moving a mountain (and far less scenic). If so, try making breakfast the family mealtime before the busy day begins. Studies show kids who eat breakfast perform better in school, and you’ll enjoy the fresh start to the day.
• Encourage Green Thumbs:One of the most fun family activities to do outdoors is planting a flourishing spring garden. Grab your gardening gear and get the little ones to grow herbs, fruits, vegetables, flowers or whatever they like. Give each plant a name and schedule regular watering times to help teach them responsibility. You’ll also be surprised at the amount of calories you’ll burn bending, squatting and moving to perfect your creation.
• Find Local Freebies: You don’t need to spend an entire paycheck to get the family active together. There are plenty of local activities and events that are both fun and cost effective, Family Fun Festivals, Art events, upcoming winter festivals
• Set Weekly Challenges: Make getting active fun by creating family fitness challenges you can do together. Strap on pedometers and see who can take the most steps in a week or see who can do the most jumping jacks in a minute. The kids will enjoy the competition and fun challenges.
By remembering a few simple tips from Together Counts, you’ll be ready to enjoy a balanced spring filled with shared memories of family meals and fun.
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