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Pick one fun physical activity to do with your kids this week, even if it only lasts 10 minutes.

Fun Bonding Time for the Whole Family

My family and I recently spent two hours hiking in the rain in Big Canoe, Georgia where we have a small vacation home. It was incredible! The lush canopy of trees protected us from most of the rain. The paths were soft and the sound and smell of the rain were both soothing and delightful. Best of all, it was an amazing bonding time for my family.

Since when did exercise become just another chore on our list of things to do? What kind of example are we setting for our kids when we view exercise as drudgery? What happened to the simple life when exercise was just a part of everyday activity? Obviously, automation (which most of us don’t want to give up) put the kibosh on that. However, isn’t there a way for us to make exercise an enjoyable part of our everyday lives?

Here are some ideas for making exercise more fun for the whole family:

• Choose something the whole family can enjoy together and view it as a bonding time.
• Do little bursts of fun such as turning on music and dancing to one song, going for a short walk with the dog or spending 10 minutes playing a game.
• Games we can play with our kids include tag, throwing a ball or a Frisbee, kicking a ball, jumping rope, hopscotch or any traditional sport such as basketball.
• Plan a once a week activity outing such as hiking, cycling or skating.
• Go to the skating rink or skate on a parking lot or street that isn’t busy.
• Get the kids to come up with ideas and take turns doing each other’s idea.

Our lives get so busy. Sometimes we have to ask ourselves, are we doing what is important or just what is urgent? I don’t know about you but I’m sure I need to fit in more activity and bonding time with my family. Besides, it is so much fun!!

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