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FAMILY TIMES -The Family Edutainment Magazine - January 2023 Edition ©

3. Asking your child to teach you a sports or physical game they are good
at by requesting a lesson! Active children love to show off their expertise.

4. Setting a good example: Choose action over electronics whenever you
can. Walk to the store instead of driving, take the stairs in instead of the
lift or escalator at the mall. Even if you're not athletic, you can move!

5. Offering positive reinforcement: If your child makes a healthy choice,
notice it—out loud. When they learn a new skill, record it on video, and
show it to friends and family.

6. Don't be a confidence-killer by using exercise as punishment, scare
tactics. Instead of, "If you watch too much TV, you'll get fat and sick,"
say something like, "Riding your bike helps make your legs and heart
strong." If they're old enough, talk to your children about what you're
doing and get their support .

Fitting in fitness is a big challenge for most families considering our
busy schedules at work and school. To overcome them, keep trying
until you find a strategy that works.

That could mean rethinking your schedule; finding an unexpected,
inexpensive fitness class or workout opportunity; decluttering your
home to inspire exercise; checking out a group fitness class or
podcast that inspires you; or working to beat fitness backsliding.
Once you get into a groove, you'll want to work on sticking with
an exercise routine that works for the whole family.

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