What Families Can Do Getting your child into the game doesn't have to mean competitive sports. Ms. Passehl points out that often children are overweight because they eat when bored and not necessarily hungry. To combat overeating, she suggests planning ahead with healthy snacks and meals. And, stick to the plan. Don't let him just grab anything from the cabinet when boredom strikes.
Parents also can use their child's boredom as an opportunity for fitness.
Boredom Busters Make a list of 10 fun activities that you and your child can do for 10 minutes together. Next time your child reaches for a snack out of boredom, suggest doing one of the activities instead. Remember, do them with your child. It will provide a great chance for you to show that fitness is important.