Make Sure Your Kids Stay Active this Summer!
Dont settle for the but its hot outside! line. Your kid cannot be cooped up inside all summer in the air conditioning. You need to encourage them to get outside and be active. Here are some tips from The Sneaky Chef on how to get your kid to be more active:
Top Ten Kid Fitness Tips
Tips for kids and exercising:If they know they’re exercising how do we teach them to make it a habit? Your kids will know how good it feels to play a running game outside with friends, to be able to carry a big blox of blocks or to be flexible enough to reach for a favorite T-shirt on a high shelf. Just because you’re not letting them in on the secret doesn’t mean you’re letting them off the hook. Reinforce how good activity feels “Isn’t that energy great?”
Ten Sneaky Ways to Get Your Kid to Exercise
If they know they’re exercising how do we teach them to make it a habit? Your kids will know how good it feels to play a running game outside with friends, to be able to carry a big blox of blocks or to be flexible enough to reach for a favorite T-shirt on a high shelf. Just because you’re not letting them in on the secret doesn’t mean you’re letting them off the hook. Reinforce how good activity feels “Isn’t that energy great?” “I’m so proud of how quickly you did that.” Take the time to talk to your kids about the benefits of exercise without nagging or making it feel like just another “should” in their life.
Sneak Veggies in Your Kids' Foods — They'll Never Know!
The Sneaky Chef is an expert on food, health and nutrition and gives the absolute best tips on how to keep your family the healthiest they can be — in easy, and sneaky ways. Today, we’re featuring ten amazing tips on food, health, nutrition to keep in mind when creating meals for your family. Oh, and there will be lots more of the Sneaky Chef coming — many, about sneaking healthy foods into your kids meals.
The Sneaky Chef’s Daily Tip
Modern Mom is very excited to announce we will be featuring daily tips from The Sneaky Chef. Check back each morning to find a new piece of advice to help make your day easier and your children healthier! We love it!