Kids Home Exercises For Summer

By Jeff A Wise

Rising temperatures indicate we're full swing into summer. While opportunities for outside activities can be found in abundance, sometimes the summer heat is daunting and dangerous. Plenty of sunblock and water is a must. Even with protection, time spent in the sun should be limited to just a few hours at a time.

Outdoor activities this time of year can also become pricey. After the kids beg for the third time in one week to visit the nearby waterpark, your pocketbook may be feeling a little stretched. The words free and recreation rarely coincide.

As a parent you understand the importance of having a healthy and active child, but there is also a way to protect them from the brutal sun and manage your budget in the process. Kids home exercises help them release energy and stay healthy. And by creating fun activities for them, staying at home will no longer seem boring.

One idea for a kids home exercise is creating a relay race in the family room. The possibilities for different races they could do are endless. Perhaps have them balance something on their head or have them walk like certain animals.

You could also play hide and seek with them. Kids can sometimes play this game for hours. Or help them put together a skit or circus-type show. This will not only keep them active and away from the television, but it also allows them to be more creative. Another idea is to have a scavenger hunt. Make a list of items the kids should find and send them loose.

There's no argument that playing in the sun is tons of fun for kids. But, when the sun can be too much or outside activities are too expensive, there are plenty of kids home exercise alternatives. Home activities for kids not only guarantee their health, but their happiness as well.

Read about another kids home exercise here.

Jeff Wise
http://www.myfamilyexercise.com