When it comes down to kids, outdoor fun is sometimes the only answer. It keeps them occupied in the morning, and wears them out enough for bed at night!

Stock up on some fun outdoor toys for your kids!  All of mine can play croquet, even as little as they are. We throw the Frisbee and skip rope, too!

If you can, invest in a little badminton set or a volleyball net. You can start with it close to the ground for the little ones, and raise it as they grow.

Try to find a book of old outdoor children’s games. Remember ‘Red Rover’ and “Capture the Flag?” These games are in danger of extinction as television and video games continue to sap away our kids’ energy and brain power.

As Fall arrives and it gets cooler, my kids are always outside!  They are playing with the basketball hoop or kicking a soccer ball, and I am glad they get good exercise.

We make a rule about TV and video games in my house, and they only can have so much, so I try to keep it off until late in the afternoon when the outdoors is too hot.

If you have a minute, join your kids for a quick game of catch or freeze tag - you might be surprised how much fun it still is!

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2 Comments

  1. Mandy, July 14, 2008:

    Good point on the TV and video games! Seems like we are setting up our kids to be a nation of mindless zombies…

    I like the idea of the old fashioned games - i will have to teach the neighborhood kids a few!

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