Today screens like TV’s, computers, tablets, and phones are being used
by our children for hours after they come home at night. Although screen
time may be needed to do homework, we still need to have time to be active!
This is why May 1 -7th is National Screen Free week where we can commit
to putting down our screens and encourage our families to be active.
Screen Free Week can be a time when you can spend quality time with the
ones that you love.
What activities do you and your children like to do the most?
Riding a bike? Going to the park and kicking or throwing a ball?
Trying new recipes at home?
See how many ways you can try to add more family time and less screen
time this week:
Create a morning routine that
doesn’t involve “Screens”
Instead of turning on the television before school, eat breakfast
together as a family. Talk to your kids about their upcoming day, look at the
school lunch menu and ask them whether they have tried new foods that they
liked.
Enjoy screen-free meals
Make meals a time for your family to talk about the day. Turn off
the TV and encourage family members to keep their phones off the table during
meal time.
Create a physical activity
routine after dinner
Instead of watching TV, try a new activity as a family each night this
week. If the weather is nice, go for a walk around the neighborhood, take
the kids to the nearest playground, or just enjoy the sunset while playing tag
with them. If the weather is rainy, be active inside. Make an activity
cube, roll and do the activity that it lands on! Blow up a balloon and
keep it off the ground or let your child make up their own game to play.
Try healthy recipes with the
kids!
Make memories that will last a lifetime by spending time with family
and friends and making a healthy meal together. There are many fun,
kid-friendly recipes on our Eat Smart Website that your family is sure to enjoy
making together.
Going screen free this week can be a lot of fun and a great way to try
new activities as a family. Enjoy your screen free week!!
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