All fun and games Fun ways to get your kids active at home By Samantha Andersen Nevada News Group
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taying active is just as important for our kids. Children need the daily activity to grow strong and healthy, but it improves sleep, mood and can even impact their grades in school. Considering the current environment around schools and sports, getting your kids active can be a hard thing to do. However, it is important to try. Kids and teens ages 6 to 17 need 60 minutes of activity every day. That may sound like a lot, but it doesn’t have to be all at once. A little movement here and there can really add up. 24 Health & Wellness 2021
Here are some ways you can squeeze some activity into your child’s day.
Dance
My daughter’s favorite time of the day is when I start our dance playlist. Honestly, it is mine too. Shaking and grooving like fools in our living room, we shake out the stress and any tension built up from the day. It is especially helpful in that witching hour before daddy is home and dinner. The best thing is you don’t need anything more than music. Encouraging dancing in your children has many benefits as well. Dancing improves coordination, encourages self-expression through movement, and fosters confidence. My favorite is the laughter and connection a mini dance party creates. So if you find yourself tense from a long day of trying to work, trying to get your kids to work, and frayed nerves, try turning on some music and shaking it out together.
