Toddler Exercise

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A few weeks back, I had a routine doctor’s appointment. While I was there, he asked me all the standard questions, “Are you a smoker?”   NO!   ” How often do you drink alcohol?”  When do I have the time? & …

“How many days a week do you exercise?”

Me: “I exercise everyday.”

Doc: “What do you do for exercise.”

Me: “I chase a toddler.”

Who needs a gym membership? I have all the workout I need at home. My daughter is my personal trainer. She is my home gym. She has a lot of energy. I mean a lot of energy &  if not given an opportunity to unleash that energy, she turns into a surly little girl.

Toddlers need exercise  just as much as their mommies and daddies do. What can we do to help keep them active?

Here are a few suggestions…

Take them outside – This is an easy one.  Let them run around in the back yard or take them for a  ride on their bikes. My daughter loves the outdoors. She will grab her sneakers of the shelf & bring them to me.   “Aaa-side, aaa-side”

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Ok mommy, I’m ready to go.

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Visit an indoor play center – These can be a lot of fun. We have a Kidsports less than a mile from our house. It has been a life saver for rainy days. There is an indoor padded playground, climbing walls & an air propelled batting  practice.

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Get up & dance – My daughter loves music. Mai will leap up and start dancing as soon as the music turns on & not to brag, but she has great rhythm. I see dance recitals in our future.

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Visit the zoo, park or a local farm etc.. – Leave the stroller in the car. My daughter loves roaming free. Obviously this is a lot of work for mommy but it is great exercise for the little one & everyone will sleep well that night.

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Take a class – Mai takes swimming lessons & will start gymnastics next month. It is not only great exercise, it is wonderful for socializing with her peers. She does not go to daycare, so these classes have been a great way for her to meet other children.

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Games & Songs – Games like Red Light, Green light, the Hokey Pokey,Ring Around the Rosey & Hide and Seek are a fun filled way to ensure your spirited toddler is up and moving.

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There are many ways to keep your child active. Please feel free to share your stories with us. We always love to hear from you.

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