The Huffington Post – Edwin Moses
“As we head into the depths of winter in most parts of the country it’s easy for kids to fall into a troubling path of a sedentary and less active lifestyle due to the frigid temperatures outside. Even through the cold, kids need their daily exercise. According to the National Association of Sport and Physical Education, kids ages 5-12 should exercise for at least 60 minutes of each day, and this figure doesn’t take a break just because it’s cold outside. Therefore, there needs to be healthy options for kids to play inside and outside during the cold winter months…Adults need to take on the responsibility of setting up the opportunities for kids to get active during the winter months…We shouldn’t be fearful of the outdoors and should encourage kids to dress properly and play some games outside if the weather is conducive…We owe it to our children to create a strategic plan and coordinate efforts to make this time fun and healthy. The payoff will be huge in terms of the overall physical and mental well-being of the children.”(more)