How to make kids active

Today’s children are pressurized with mental jugglery that in turn makes them lack the enthusiasm. In this one-way game, the poor little souls are actually becoming victims of many such problems which normally occurred after crossing forty. This is a big challenge in front of us. Before things really go out of control and the childhood fantasies turn out to be old age problems, let’s reshape the kid’s world and make it a wonderland in true sense. Only then can you encourage the children to be more active.

To make kids Active….

· The first lesson to make your child active is to change your lifestyle, and make it active.

· Reframe the order of daily activities. Just don’t relate your kids what should be done; instead, set practical examples. If your child finds you climbing the staircase, after a few days he/she too will love to imitate your footsteps instead of taking the elevator.

· Make exercising schedule more activity oriented with fun and thrill. Give the feel to your child that these activities are much more entertaining than those regular TV soaps and computer games.

· Involve the entire family in activities like cycling, biking, walks, swimming etc. This instigates your child to interact and act promptly. Gradually you will find that your child takes more interest in these activities.

Create interest in Activities…

· As fun is an important criterion in child’s activities, try making it in their very own ways. Play those games which are liked by them such as police and robbers; red and green lights and so on. This is mostly for the kindergarten’s children.

· At the school level the interest shifts to cricket, soccer, baseball and basketball. Set up a small pitch in your garden and play with the children. Don’t act as a trainer but more as a participant. A child is happy to find his dad as a team member and more if he’s in the opposite team. This boosts more energy in the kid with a sporting spirit and the child learns the rules better.

Benefits of Being Active…
When kids are active, their bodies can do the things they want and need them to do. Why? Because regular exercise provides these benefits:

· strong muscles and bones
· weight control
· decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
· better sleep
· a better outlook on life

Healthy, physically active kids also are more likely to be academically motivated, alert, and successful. And physical competence builds self-esteem at every age.