We have developed some simple ideas for parents to keep their children active at home.

Parents:

Here are some ‘Active Ideas’ for home:

1. Go for pre- or post-dinner walks/adventure walks. Play small games on the walks, this can act as a good distraction!:)
2. Turn up the music and boogie down! 1D or Taylor Swift will get the hearts pumping!
3. Sneak workouts into other activities i.e. taking the stairs instead of the escalator,see who can clean up the quickest.
4. Make a game out of household chores.
5. Turn TV ad breaks into fitness breaks. How many jumping jacks can you do? Can you fit in 20 high knees?:)
6. Let the kids help with work in the yard and with gardening – catch leaves, raking, sorting, digging, planting, etc.
7. Have a weekly sports night, where everyone in the family gets involved.
8. Walk the dog.
9. Use our local facilities- We have an amazing play park in Clones and also the Peacelink have a great running track.
10. Get on your bike!
11. Join Local classes-Fun Clubs/Irish dancing/ Athletics/Cycling club-Which all take part in Clones.

Here are some fantastic resources for parents to encourage even more physical activity at home:

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http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/fit-kid.html

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/childhealth6-15/Pages/Getactivewithyourkids.aspx

www.thepeacelink.eu

www.irishheart.ie/‎

http://www.getirelandactive.ie/

http://parentsforhealth.org/

https://www.pta.org/programs/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3397

http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/staying_fit/exercise.html