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Discourage Children's Inactive Pastimes

By: Meg Dilts
  

  • Set limits on the amount of time your family spends watching TV, playing video games, and being on the computer.

  • Help your child find FUN things to do besides watching TV, like acting out favorite books or stories, or doing a family art project. Your child may find that creative play is more interesting than TV.

  • Encourage your child to get up and move during commercials and discourage snacking when the TV is on.

Be a Positive Role Model


Children are good learners and they often mimic what they see. Choose healthy foods and active pastimes for yourself. Your children will learn to follow healthy habits that last a lifetime.





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