2. T URN Y OUR C HILD ’ S “P LAY T IME ” INTO EXERCISE T IME Heidi Avrov Parents...

3. B UT I SN ’ T MY CHILD HEALTHY ? Endless energy… but are they using it effectively? 30 minutes of recess a day isn’t enough Games are played indoors and not as active Wii doesn’t provide an adequate form of exercise

4. T URN THE TV OFF! Children are inactive for hours while on the TV, computer, or video games Mindless snacking Never go outdoors

5. T OO MUCH TIME ON ELECTRONICS LEADS TO … Obesity Lack of focus in school Diminished social skills Behavior Problems Sleep Problems Violence

6. K IDS & E LECTRONICS Children ages 8 to 18 are averaging 7 ½ hours of entertainment media per day (Morin, 2014). American Academy of Pediatrics Recommend: No more than 2 hours of electronics a day for school-aged students Less than an hour for preschool children!

7. H OW TO G ET Y OUR C HILD A WAY FROM THE E LECTRONICS Set Safety Rules Look at the ratings of TV programs and video games No chatting with strangers online Set Limits “No texting at the dinner table” Parental Timer on Computer Give them a Choice Either one hour on the computer, TV, or video game each day

8. N OW … H OW D O I A CTUALLY G ET M Y C HILD T O E XERCISE ? It starts with YOU!

10. Limit time on cell phone, iPad, computer, ect. Be excited about exercising Make being healthy seem fun!

11. H OW MUCH EXERCISE DO CHILDREN ACTUALLY NEED ? Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day! Aerobic Activity Muscle Strengthening Bone Strengthening

12. A EROBIC A CTIVITY Should make up the bulk of your child’s exercise Moderate Intensity Ex: Brisk Walking Vigorous Intensity Ex: Running Make sure your child does Vigorous Intensity Aerobic Activity at least 3 times a week!

14. M USCLE S TRENGTHENING Gymnastics Push Ups Sit Ups At least 3 days a week!

15. B ONE S TRENGTHENING Activities with impact Jumping Rope Running At least 3 days a week

16. C HOOSE A GE A PPROPRIATE A CTIVITIES Young Children: Tag, Hop Scotch, Jogging, Skipping Older Children: Sports Related Activities Begin Light Weight Lifting

17. G ET T HE E NTIRE F AMILY I NVOLVED Kids look up to their parents and siblings Everyone should be eager to play and exercise together!

18. G REAT A CTIVITIES Y OUR F AMILY C AN T RY :

19. Click the Link below to see a great workout video designed for families to do together! Fitness Blender – Kids’ Workout

20. B ENEFITS OF Y OUR C HILD E XERCISING R EGULARLY Maintain a healthy weight Decrease chance of developing: High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Type II Diabetes Better social skills Less injury prone Better grades

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22. R EFERENCES http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guid elines/children.html http://discipline.about.com/od/establishingrules/a/ Kids-And-Electronics-The-Importance-Of- Establishing-Rules-To-Limit-Screen-Time.htm