How can you help?

I need your help to promote physical activity and fitness for your child. If parents value physical activity and encourage their children to be active regularly, children are more likely to view physical activity as an important part of their daily lives. These tips may help you encourage your child to be active:

• Provide a safe play area for your child to play and opportunities to be active.
• Provide equipment and supplies that allow your child to be active.
• Put limits on television time and video game usage (especially right after school).
• Participate in physical activity with your child.
• Help your child develop good physical skills so that he or she can feel competent.