FAMILY ACTIVITIES TO
GET KIDS OFF THE COUCH
Thanks to increasingly busy weekday schedules that
have families running in different directions for work,
school and extracurricular activities, weekends are
an ideal time to recharge. Too often, however, family
members retire to their respective rooms, devices in
hand.
Kommando Tech says people spend an average of three
hours and 15 minutes on their phones each day, with
Americans spending 5.4 hours a day using phones.
Those statistics do not include how much additional
time is likely spent on devices like tablets or laptops.
Chances are phones are being used while lounging
on the couch or bed, something that has negative
health consequences for many children and adults.
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to weight gain, loss
of muscle strength, weak bones, diminished immune
system response, and poor blood circulation, according
to the health information site Medline. These fun
activities can get kids and parents off the couch on
weekends.
Take a family bike ride - Infl ate those tires and tighten
your helmet chin straps. A family bike ride is an ideal
activity for the family because it is something that can
be enjoyed by all age groups. Choose the pace and the
terrain based on the age of the youngest and/or oldest
rider (fl at, easy-to-navigate paths for the very young or
the elderly), and enjoy exercise in the great outdoors.
Wash the cars - It’s a chore, but it’s one that has
the potential for lots of laughs along the way - and
possibly a suds fi ght. Washing vehicles also is a great
way to cool off when the weather is warm.
Engage in sports training - Whether the children
participate in organized sports or not, set up an
obstacle course or fi tness circuit in the backyard.
Everyone takes turns going through the course. The
family can spend time together as everyone gets
benefi cial exercise.
Do a walking tour - Educational attractions like
museums, zoos, aquariums and arboretums are great
to visit on weekends. The family will see new sights
and learn important information about exhibits, all the
while walking a few miles.
Visit an amusement park - Research the nearest
amusement park and take a road trip for the day. Hours
will be spent walking around the park and going on
thrilling rides. Consider discounted memberships or
season passes if this is the type of activity the family
plans to repeat.
Check out a driving range - Practice golf swings at a
driving range or a virtual driving range. Everyone can
compete to see whose drive is the longest.
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