‘On the Field’ Articles

Family game night is just great, but why not mix it up a bit?  Pull out some old CDs, or download your ipod with the latest (or just greatest!) pop tunes and shake your thang!  Kids love to dance, almost as much as they LOVE to watch and laugh with (or AT!) their parents strutting their stuff!  Don’t be afraid to really shake it, now!  The crazier, the better!  Have fun and really move around.  Show your kids the shopping cart, the coffee grinder or the moonwalk.  See if they can do it as well as (or better than) you!!  If your team is a bit more competitive, why not turn it into your own little contest?  See who can do the twist the longest, or who knows the most different dances.  Maybe the winner can pick the game you’ll play NEXT time!

Kids love to help others! Find a fun family walk, run or bike in your area to train for with your family and help a charity at the same time. Check out www.active.com or another local site to find events in your area.  Remember that most events called ‘fun runs’ are full of walkers, so don’t feel you have to be a family of Kenyans to sign up! Then, check out your library or local bookstore for training plans you can follow to get in shape for the big day! You’ll have fun with other active families, raise money to support a worthy cause and probably even get free matching t shirts!! Does it get any better than that?!?!