Whether Your Kids Love Or Hate Exercise Is Largely Up To You
Parents play an enormously influential role in their child's relationship with exercise.
According to HuffPost, research shows that parents who worry too much about their own weight negatively influence their child's attitudes and behaviors.
To foster a positive attitude in your child about physical activity, separate it from the issue of physical appearance.
In other words, the purpose of exercise isn't to get thin. It's to create joyful experiences, like walking the dog or impromptu dance parties.
Find out what kind of activity your child actually likes, and model an active lifestyle yourself.
Don't make exercise a punishment in any way, and avoid focusing too much on winning in competitive sports.
According to HuffPost, research shows that parents who worry too much about their own weight negatively influence their child's attitudes and behaviors.
To foster a positive attitude in your child about physical activity, separate it from the issue of physical appearance.
In other words, the purpose of exercise isn't to get thin. It's to create joyful experiences, like walking the dog or impromptu dance parties.
Find out what kind of activity your child actually likes, and model an active lifestyle yourself.
Don't make exercise a punishment in any way, and avoid focusing too much on winning in competitive sports.