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Physical Activity
Active Living and Your Child - A Winning Combination
As a parent, you want your child to grow and succeed.
Physical activity is an important part of that. You can help your child by making physical activity part of everyday life. That means using opportunities at home, at school and during leisure time to be physically active. And it can mean a whole range of activities – from walking and playing catch, to more organized sports. With active living, every action counts!
Both you and your child benefit from active living:
- Happy children. Play and physical activity make children happy because they want to be active.
- Healthy bodies. Daily physical activity builds a healthy heart, encourages muscle growth and helps develop strong bones.
- Rest and more nutritious eating. Active children sleep better and have more “positive” energy when they are awake. They often have better eating habits than children who are less active.
- Positive self-esteem. Active living helps children feel good about themselves. It reduces anxiety and depression and makes children more able to deal with stress.
- Better grades. Students who are physically active regularly do better at school. Active living gives them better concentration, memory, creativity and problem-solving skills/abilities.
- Drug-free lives. Active living shows children how to have fun without turning to tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.
- Social time. Active living provides opportunities for children to socialize, practise self- discipline and make friendships.
- Parent-child bonding. When you participate with your child, active living can improve your health and the bond you share.
Adapted from Health Canada
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