How to Get Your Kids to Play Outdoors.
You love them and you want them to be happy, so getting them out of the house reflects
love, not revenge for driving you crazy.
You will need Outdoor activities A garden A camp A sports league Imagination and help
from other parents (optional).
Step 1.
Shut off the TV and forbid computer use, music listening, and room dwelling during the day.
Declare that any child inside will have chores to keep them busy.
Step 2.
Teach them activities to occupy themselves, like flying kites or playing outdoor games.
Step 3.
Challenge them to feats of energy and strength, including running laps around the yard, hopscotch,
and jump rope contests.
Establish bonds with other parents to keep an eye on each other's kids while they're
outside.
Step 4.
Garden together and help them to identify trees, bugs, foliage, and plants.
Make it memorable and let them plant vegetables or flowers they can nurse, groom, grow, and
harvest.
Step 5.
Enroll them in a summer day camp run by your local parks and recreation department or a
local church.
Step 6.
Register the kids for Little League.
If you’re really ambitious, volunteer to coach.
Check out online play sites that suggest fun ways to occupy the kids.
Step 7.
Send the kids on errands so that they can feel useful and responsible.
Did you know Obesity in children aged 6 to 11 years doubled between 1980 and 2006.