The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is even trying to get kids of all ages walking to school again, since only one out of every 10 children does so these days. By contrast, the average toddler doesn t need much encouragement to exercise. Energetic preschoolers are almost always raring to go. In fact, experts say that parents may be the biggest barrier to small children getting physical. The best way to make sure that tiny tots get all the exercise they need, experts maintain, is to get them outside.
Kids tend to walk, run, hop, skip and jump much more outdoors than they do when stuck inside.
So, find a safe place for them to move and supervise their activities. Or better yet, play ball or race around with them yourself. We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions .