I picked up my Pre-K kid from school today and checked his cubby for take-home items. His little wooden box typically contains artwork, parent notes, and an occasional permission slip. Today, I found a magazine that read, Parents' Game Plan for Good Health. It peaked my interest -- so I flipped through the pages before I even left the school parking lot. What I discovered was pretty good. It went like this:

Get the Family Moving
Walk the dog or toss a football. Just move. And do it together.

Cut Screen Time
Ditch TV and video games, and your kids will spend more calories.

Keep it Fun
Find something your child enjoys, and let the activity begin.

Assign Chores
Household chores keep kids on the go and teach responsibility too.

Create Space
Create indoor space where kids can jump, dance, or build a fort.

Make it a Challenge
While hiking, search for bugs. Or make hopping on one foot a contest.

Play with a Friend
Children with peers are more active and engage in extra movements.

Keep it up All Day
Encourage kids to walk or ride bikes to and from school. Along with their school activities, this will keep them moving throughout the day.

What tips do you have?