Like Dr. Dan, my family has had a fun filled summer with a variety of activities including walks, hikes, lake time, etc. Activity doesn’t have to be a dreadful thing…you can make it fun and enjoyable for the whole family! This last weekend we were visiting my brother and family in the St.Croix area of Wisconsin and enjoyed a nice Saturday hike in one of their state parks. Everyone, including my parents, brother and sister-in-law, and nieces (ages 2 and 4) enjoyed the nice hike, scenery, and fun. As adults, it’s important to be good role models to our children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc and lead by example. Children are going to be more apt to stay active if they see their role models doing it! As we get older, it’s even more important to stay active to keep our bones and muscles strong as if we don’t use it, we lose it! As as reminder, we recommend getting at least 30-60 minutes of activity a day and for children it is recommended to get at least 60 minutes a day. To spice up your activity, search out the parks in your area or incorporate games into the activity to make it more enjoyable and fun. Our hike included a beautiful waterfall which made it even more exciting!
-Kelsey
