Check whether this scenario looks familiar — your kid has gotten back home from school with 2 hours of homework, including preparing for a math test the next day. He additionally needs to begin working on a science fair project. Also, remember the clarinet lesson that is on his day book. There is by all accounts scarcely enough time to fit in dinner and a shower. No big surprise a few children feel that they simply don’t have time for physical activity. Their timetables are full to bursting, and due to their frenetic schedule they easily bypass physical activity.

You as a parent should mediate at this time and ensure your child has time for each of the important things, that have to be done. No matter that he is overweight or slim, and vice versa, physical activity should be a priority.

PLANNING-OUT YOUR KID’S AFTER SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE

Work with your child and organize his time after school so he can fit in everything that is very important. For instance, in mapping out the next day, you may say something like, “You have a block of after-school time tomorrow. Perhaps the time right after school, isn’t the best time for homework, since it will take up the daylight hours you could be outside playing. Why don’t you consider playing outdoors for half an hour or one hour after you return home? Then we’ll go to your clarinet lesson, and once you’ve had dinner and it’s dark outside, you can get your homework done. The evening is the time when you used to watch the television anyway; on that account it’s an ideal time to complete your homework. Also, how about we consider rescheduling your clarinet lessons for the weekends.”

As a parent, you can assist your young kid to be aware of the opportunities to be active. By being a little innovative, the time will just about always be there.

 

healthy children.org. “Finding Time to Be Active”. 11/2/2009. https://www.healthychildren.org