Anyone who lives in the colder regions of the country knows that children have fewer opportunities to play outdoors during the winter months.\u00a0 Every parent wants to keep their children from becoming bored, especially if they are being kept indoors on cold days. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that children between the ages of six to 17 get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
\nHere are a few suggestions to help keep your child active during the winter:
\n\u2022\u00a0Playing outdoors is always an option as long as a child is dressed appropriately
\n\u2022\u00a0Find an indoor play space or gym
\n\u2022\u00a0Bowling
\n\u2022\u00a0Dance classes
\n\u2022\u00a0Visiting a museum
\n\u2022\u00a0Joining a sports league
\n\u2022\u00a0Ice skating
\nYou can contact your local Community Center, YMCA or schools in your neighborhood to see if they have any after school programs that involve some sort of physical activity. The important thing to remember is that you want a child to be kept active and not sitting in front of a TV or computer screen for hours on end.<\/p>\n
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