Physical activity is important not only for losing weight, but also for keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and lungs strong. Try to do 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day, such as jogging, walking, dancing, swimming, playing tennis, or biking. If you're not used to exercising, start with shorter times and less intense exercise. For example, you might start by walking for 10 minutes each day, then gradually build up to a daily 20-minute fast walk or jog. Depending on your current weight or your fitness goals, you may need to spend more time exercising or do more intense exercise. Talk to your doctor or a PE instructor to find out how much you need to exercise. In addition to aerobic activities that get your heart pumping, like running and biking, you should also do exercises that help you build muscle. At least 3 days a week, add some strengthening exercises to your regular 60 minutes of physical activity. Some good strength-building exercises include doing planks or squats, climbing, and using resistance bands. You can also ask a fitness instructor for advice on how to safely lift weights. Building muscle helps you burn fat more efficiently, and also makes you less prone to injury. In addition to working out, you can also look for little ways to get more physical activity during your daily routines. For example, take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator whenever you can. Every little bit can make a difference! Doing work around your house and yard can also help you burn calories. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone by cleaning up your room or volunteering to mow the lawn. If you're in school, try walking or biking there if possible. Even standing instead of sitting while you work at a desk can help you burn extra calories! When you have a world of entertainment and information literally at your fingertips, it's easy to forget to get up and move. Make a decision to limit your time on the phone, at your computer or tablet, or in front of the TV. Try setting specific limits for yourself. For example, you might commit to spending no more than 1 hour watching TV per day. If you find yourself too tempted to play on your phone, try installing an app like BreakFree or Moment that will remind you to take breaks or lock you out during designated phone-free times. If you have to sit a lot while you study or work, try to take occasional breaks to get up and walk around or stretch.
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One-sentence summary -- Get at least 60 minutes of moderate exercise daily. Incorporate strength training into your exercise regimen. Find ways to be more physically active throughout the day. Minimize screen time and other sedentary activities.

You may not want to devote much time to prepping for your reading log. However, a little prep work will help you stick with the log and finish it efficiently. If your teacher allows you to select which book you want to read, you can find one that you enjoy reading. This will make it much easier to read quickly, and you can successfully complete your reading log in no time. Here are some tips for finding a good book: Think about the topics or subjects that you are interested in, and a pick a book that best fits. For example, if you like mysteries or suspense, look for a book in these genres. Have you studied a subject or event in school that you'd like to learn more about? Is there a book you read in the past that you liked? If so, look for books by the same author. Ask your teacher for recommendations. He or she will be impressed that you asked for their assistance, and will probably be able to give you some good possible options. Your teacher also has a good idea of your reading level and will be able to suggest a book that's a good fit. Get help from a school librarian or a public librarian. They are trained to help people find books. If you tell them what grade level you are in and mention your interests, they will be able to point you in the right direction. Even if your teacher provides you with a list of possible books, you may be able to choose which one is the most appealing to you. Although it may sound silly, the more you practice reading, the faster you will be able to read. That's part of why your teacher is assigning these reading logs. Before you get started reading the book you selected, make sure you know what information you have to fill out for the reading log. For example, do you have to answer specific questions about the book for the log, or will you have to complete a book report or other project at a later date? If you know what information you will need to look for, you can keep this in mind while you're reading and your log will be easy to complete. If you wait until the last minute to read the book, you're going to feel stressed out and it will be harder to comprehend the book and quickly fill out your reading log. Procrastination also won't make this process any more pleasant. Set aside time each day to read. When you are done, reward yourself by doing something you enjoy. It may sound too simple, but finding a good location to do your reading in can make the process a lot more enjoyable and faster. Look for a place where you can focus. This might be a quiet corner in your house, a comfy chair in a coffee shop, on the front porch, or on a park bench. If you read in bed, you might be tempted to fall asleep, and the dining room in your house might get noisy when everyone is home. When you find a good spot, make sure there are no distractions such as the television, radio, computer, or your phone. These will make it harder to get into the book you are reading and concentrate. If your mind keeps wandering while you are reading, take a short break. When you return to the reading, you should be better able to pay attention. If you don't have access to the log while you are reading, keep track of your reading in a notebook, journal, or even on a scratch piece of paper. Then, you can easily transfer the information to your log when you have to turn it in. Pay attention to how long you read and how many pages you read. These details can be difficult to remember later, and if you don't keep track along the way, you will find it harder to accurately and quickly fill out your reading log. If you have questions about something you read, write them down so you can look up the answers later or ask your teacher. Think about the plot of the story, what the characters want, how the author writes, why the book ended the way it did, and what the author seems to be trying to teach the reader. Taking notes while you read will help improve your comprehension and help you focus on the book. If you are having any difficulties reading or feel like you are having a hard time comprehending the material you read, talk with your teacher or a parent. They will be able to offer some excellent tips and advice on how to improve your reading skills.
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One-sentence summary -- Commit to prep works. Find a book that you enjoy reading. Practice. Analyze your reading log before you get started. Don't wait until the last minute to start reading. Find a good place to read. Eliminate distractions. Make notes to keep track of your reading. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you are having trouble reading.

Explain to them about sex, the dangers and everything they will need to know while they are at school, so that they do not get fed wrong information at school.
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One-sentence summary -- When a child of 11 starts Secondary/High school, they will see and hear lots of things about sex, and may want to have a relationship with someone. Make sure a child is not being bullied into kissing/relationships/sex, by regularly talking to teachers, and to your child.

Make sure the notes aren't obscured by Velcro.
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Write your notes on a piece of paper. Wear your winter jacket with a ski pass pocket. Hide your notes in the pass pocket.