TURN YOUR CHILD’S“PLAY TIME”

INTO EXERCISE TIME

Heidi Avrov

Parents...

BUT ISN’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

TURN THE TV OFF! Children are inactive for hours while on the TV,

computer, or video games

Mindless snacking

Never go outdoors

TOO MUCH TIME ON ELECTRONICS LEADS TO…

Obesity Lack of focus in school Diminished social skills Behavior Problems Sleep Problems Violence

KIDS & ELECTRONICS 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!

HOW TO GET YOUR CHILD AWAY FROM THE ELECTRONICS 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

NOW… HOW DO I ACTUALLY GET MY CHILD TO EXERCISE?

It starts with

YOU!

Limit time on cell phone, iPad, computer, ect.

Be excited about exercising

Make being healthy seem fun!

HOW 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

AEROBIC ACTIVITY 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!

MUSCLE STRENGTHENING Gymnastics Push Ups Sit Ups

At least 3 days a week!

BONE STRENGTHENING Activities with impact

Jumping RopeRunning

At least 3 days a week

CHOOSE AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES Young Children:

Tag, Hop Scotch, Jogging, Skipping

Older Children:Sports Related ActivitiesBegin Light Weight Lifting

GET THE ENTIRE FAMILY INVOLVED Kids look up to their parents and siblings

Everyone should be eager to play and exercise together!

GREAT ACTIVITIES YOUR FAMILY CAN TRY:

Click the Link below to see a great workout video designed for families to do together!

Fitness Blender – Kids’ Workout

BENEFITS OF YOUR CHILD EXERCISING REGULARLY

Maintain a healthy weight Decrease chance of developing:

High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Type II Diabetes

Better social skills Less injury prone Better grades

Thanks for watching!

REFERENCES http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone

/guidelines/children.html http://discipline.about.com/od/establishingrul

es/a/Kids-And-Electronics-The-Importance-Of-Establishing-Rules-To-Limit-Screen-Time.htm