As parents, we often want to encourage our kids to get active and moving. Often times that comes in the form of sports. I believe there are tons of lessons children can learn from team and individual sports! Things like endurance, sportsmanship, teamwork, agility, dedication, cause and effect and the list goes on and on! Often times we don’t think about what sports teach kids about themselves and their families. Things like us attending the game or not can make the child feel important or … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Kids Moving Daily
Sometimes when we are trying to add a new element to our children’s lives it can be a bit nerve racking, especially if we feel like we live a super busy life. We sometimes go into an overwhelm mode of “How do I fit it all in?” mindset. As a mom of ONE toddler I get that way sometimes and can only imagine how it feels for a parent of multiple kiddos. Today, I am going to share a few strategies to get your kids moving on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter how many kiddos you have or if it’s raining … [Read more...]
4 Ideas To Get Your Kids Active While Stuck Inside
We are starting to get to the time of the year where the weather is a bit unpredictable. We’re destined for cooler days and rain from out of nowhere. Even though it may not be the best environment to have the kiddos outside to get active, there is still definitely a need for that! When kids stay active during the cooler months of the year, it allows them to stay fit, but it also lessens the gap of specific athletic skills lost. Here are four ways to get your kids active and moving while … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Get Active
As an active mom, I often wonder what my little one will enjoy as she gets older. Secretly, I hope she likes to run and/or cycle. Where my husband is, not so secretively, hoping she enjoys swimming or soccer! But really when it comes down to it, we want to enable her to experience many activities and decide for herself what brings her joy. Instead of being forceful, we want to allow her to explore and discover herself. Figure out what she likes and dislikes. So the question may then be, “How do … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Movement Activity
Looking to incorporate Valentine's Day into your movement activities for your kids? This Find The Hearts game can work inside or outside and is sure to get your kids moving! While doing this activity it can serve as color and number reviews, as well as fine motor skills practice! How To Play: 1. Print out printable below. 2. Cut hearts out. (If you are cutting them out for younger kids you can review colors and counting. Older kids can cut them out themselves.) 3. Place hearts … [Read more...]