Papers 28 Ways to Get Kids Off the Couch (MSN Lifestyle) "In many schools, the growing pressure to excel at the three Rs has squeezed out the equally important fourth R—running around at recess. That means it's your job to steer your kids toward more active fun when they're at home." Family Fitness (MSN Lifestyle) "Bryant says parents must take charge to make sure their kids lead an active lifestyle. 'It really has to start at home with the parents serving as good role models,' he says." "Couch-potato parents obviously shouldn't expect to have fitness-fanatic kids. Parents who lead an active lifestyle will help instill that behavior in their children. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator or going for evening walks are habits that children can adopt early." "Bryant recommends parents spend time each day engaging in age-appropriate physical activities with their kids, such as tag, hopscotch, various sports, bike riding or Frisbee at the park." 11-05 Keeping Fit as a Family (MSN Lifestyle) Provides activities for families. "Kids need regular exercise to build strong bones and muscles. Exercise also helps children sleep well at night and stay alert during the day. Such habits established in childhood help adolescents maintain healthy weight despite the hormonal changes, rapid growth and social influences that often lead to overeating. And active children are more likely to become fit adults." "As childhood has become more sedentary, children have put on weight — lots of it."

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