Some overweight children are so averse to exercising that the first step in the right direction needs to be taken with their families.
They may feel much more comfortable being active with their parents and siblings than with their peers, at least to start with.
So why not play catch in the backyard, or dust off the tennis rackets in the closet and spend an hour hitting a tennis ball at the neighborhood courts?
Spend a few moments thinking of other activities that your entire family can do together. Remember, the activity should be fun.
Turning Family Time Into Active Time
Guest
: Dr. Christopher F. Bolling, M.D
From the Show: Healthy Children
Summary: For a lot of families, Sunday afternoons are a time to be together at the movies or the mall. As enjoyable as those outings may be, start thinking about spending some of that family time doing physical activities.
Air Date: 2/20/13
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
