Create a dedicated space for outdoor play activities
07/04/2010 Parents should allocate dedicated space for outdoor play activities within their garden to help keep their family fit and healthy, according to one advice blog.
Housework24.com said that creating a space where kids know that they can climb, jump and tumble will encourage them to take part in outdoor play activities without making a major change to their daily routine.
Other advice included starting a log for each member of the family, documenting their exercise each day and taking turns to pick a special physical activity each week.
"Limit time spent watching television programs, videotapes and playing computer games, and use physical activity rather than food as a reward," the blog suggested.
Writing for the Daily Mirror last month, Dr Miriam Stoppard said that parents should consider investing in a mini trampoline to encourage their children to get active.
She suggested placing it in front of the TV so children can bounce away while watching their favourite programmes.
Housework24.com said that creating a space where kids know that they can climb, jump and tumble will encourage them to take part in outdoor play activities without making a major change to their daily routine.
Other advice included starting a log for each member of the family, documenting their exercise each day and taking turns to pick a special physical activity each week.
"Limit time spent watching television programs, videotapes and playing computer games, and use physical activity rather than food as a reward," the blog suggested.
Writing for the Daily Mirror last month, Dr Miriam Stoppard said that parents should consider investing in a mini trampoline to encourage their children to get active.
She suggested placing it in front of the TV so children can bounce away while watching their favourite programmes.
