Many families spend time sitting on the sofa and not doing much in the way of activity at all. As a parent, that’s something that you probably want to change, especially because the childhood obesity epidemic is a growing concern. You can spend more time with your kids, have a good time and encourage them to be active. And here are some ways to do that.
Have Regular Picnics in the Park
Going on a walk in the woods or some other kind of green area can be a good way for you to get some laid back exercise and activity with your kids. You can make it even more fun and turn it into a better bonding experience by having a picnic together once the walking is done. It’s a good way to make the occasion more social and fun for the whole family.
Invest in Bikes and Scooters for the Whole Family
Another thing you could do is buy new bikes for the kids or electric scooter for adults. These things make it possible for you to hang out and have fun together as a family. Doing so will be much more appealing to your kids if they have a new piece of equipment to test out. If they haven’t had anything new like this for a while and you want to encourage activity, it’s a good idea.
Plant a Garden Together
Gardening is actually a great form of exercise and that’s one of those things that most people don’t know. If you really get into it, it can provide a great workout. Of course, that’s not the only reason to start planting a garden together with your children. From a parenting perspective, it gives you the chance to teach them new things and have a bonding experience that’ll be fun and meaningful.
Go Camping
Camping is another fun activity that gets your whole family out there and enjoying one another’s company. You have to spend time together when camping because you’ll be cut off from modern technology and you’ll have to spend time in nature, enjoy what it has to offer and generally entertain one another for the duration of the camping trip. Most importantly, it’s a lot of fun.
Start Setting Limits on Screen Time
Speaking of modern technology, it’s probably the best idea for you to start limiting the amount of screen time your kids and your family as a whole has each day. That way, you won’t all be sitting around staring at the TV or at smartphone screens during your free time together. You can go outside and enjoy outdoor activities together instead; it’s something the whole family will benefit from.
As a parent, it’s only natural that you’d want to spend time outdoors with them. It offers you the chance to be active together and spend real quality time with one another. Both of those things are really important to children and spending time with your kids is vital for the happiness of parents too.