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Get Active as a Family

June 20, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Getting active with your family is just as important for your family’s health as family mealtime. Here are 4 simple ideas to get your family moving before or after meal time. You can:

  • Take the whole family on a walk after dinner! This aids in digestion as well!
  • Spend time at the park together, maybe even consider flying kites.
  • Use local hiking and bike trails for an outdoor family adventure, this is a great activity to do on the weekends.
  • Instead of sedentary activities on game night, make game night active! Gather up hula hoops, jump ropes or other active toys to encourage movement!

 

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