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Last week Mia Hamm, mom of three and International Soccer Superstar, hosted National Fit Made Fun Day (September 6th) to help break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for “Most children making sand angels on the beach”, “Most people hopping on one foot” and “Most people doing a swim dance.” As a mother and athlete she definitely knows the importance of being active and how to make it fun. I know my own kids have become quite attached to their video games and tablets that they no longer want to go out and play anymore. “It’s boring outside” I hear a lot so I am constantly thinking of ways to make it fun for them outside or even just doing something fun around the house, without their tablets or games! The CDC recommends 60 minutes per day of physical activity.
Don’t get me wrong there is some technology that makes physical activity fun and challenging, but it is important to find what works best for your kids and family. I got the chance to interview Mia Hamm about how she handles technology in her family and keeps them active. She has some great tips and it is nice to hear how even though she leads a busy life, she still puts family time first.
Here is the video interview:
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carey p says
They both LOVE to play outside, so as long as it isn’t a million degrees or 2 degrees we are OUT!
Sand says
We walk the dog as a family.
Zach Pq says
We play outside in the backyard, tee-ball, soccer.
jen mort says
we all go for walks in the woods we love outside
susan smoaks says
we go outside together as a family to get out and get active.
Holli G. says
Sometimes I remind them it will rain soon. I play chalk outside and they follow suit.
Lisa Jones says
For me its hard to keep my kids from wanting to go play outside. They are still little and in the exploring stage so thankfully we get a lot of outside play. c=
Kimberly M. says
My grandson lives with me and the other two come to my house at least 2 times a week. It is easy to get them to go outside because I live by the river and they love to walk along the river, see the geese, or play in the backyard on the swingset. They also love to rake leaves in fall, swim, and go on “adventures”. They also love to ride bikes down on the river road so it’s pretty easy to get them moving outside.
Candace says
My son loves to go out and play with his puppy.
natasha tucker says
my son loves going outside to play. i try to buy summer items on clearance to make it even more fun.
Jodie Gray Rosenblum says
My daughter likes to climb.
Leah B says
It’s making sure I plan a day with outdoor activities.
Leslie Davis says
Go outside with them.
Kathy Pease says
My son has always loved sports and he loves to spend a lot of time outdoors..No encouragement needed with him.
Sarah says
Trying to get kids to play outside everyday!
Amber S. says
Take away electronics completely. Get outside with the kids to play ball, ride a bike, or corn hole. Lead by example.
Carolyn Daley says
It is easy to encourage them to swim on hot summer days.
Candice Hull says
By getting out with them and making it a family thing. I don’t just sit there and watch them play.
Thank you
Brenda Elsner says
I take them out and play with them!!
Tracy Heyer says
I go out and play with them! They love being outside!
Patricia says
I give take them to the park.
Ed says
The doors get locked.
Teresa Thompson says
It easy with the younger ones but the oldest seems attached to her electronics. We set time limits.
Richard Hicks says
We set time limits on their electronics. They can only play their games for so long and then they find something else to do.
Thomas Chappell says
It doesn’t take a whole lot for us. Our daughter always tells us she is an outside kid. We have to fight to keep her in the house and to get her in for dinner that is really tough.
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WE RIDE BIKES AND SWIM ALOT
Nichole Smith says
My youngest is easy, he loves to play outside. My older son however prefers electronics to bicycles. He’s a bit more difficult and anything that could help me get him active and going is a blessing.
Ani says
I don’t have to do anything to get out and play, they do it on their own. They love to play soccer, look for things outside, chase each other, go to the park, zoo, etc.
Sarah VM says
We have a swing set in our back yard so my daughter loves to go out and play and have friends over to play too.
Shanna Lowder Beam says
my kids are pretty active, so it doesn’t take much, lol. We live out in the country, so they have plenty of room to run. We also take walks almost every evening 🙂
melikegarfield says
We get out and play by integrating some of their favorite things with outdoor play. For example the boys like Frisbee so we play Frisbee golf out here which entails a decent amount of walking. We also have pets and encourage the boys to play and run with the cats and dog.
Sonya says
We have lots of outdoor toys and activities, bikes, scooters, etc. It gives them lots of options so they’re never bored!
Jill Myrick says
I spend a lot of time outside with my kids hiking, playing ball, running, rollerblading and playing on the swings.
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Dusty Whittaker says
I take them out to the swings.
Paula Michele Hafner says
We limit electronics. We have a swingset, plenty of riding toys, and other outside toys. We try to go on walks and bike rides together.
Paula Tavernie says
They love to go out and play! I don’t have to encourage due to they don’t get to play with electronics except for 30 min. a day and they have nothing to do but go out and play!
Tabathia B says
I go out and play either soccer or kickball with them
Heather B says
Our family is all pretty big on Disc Golf so we go out to the courses and play as often as we can. My son will be 3 this weekend and I can’t wait because we found him his own basket and disc set for the back yard!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
We find things that the whole family can do outside.
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Erica B. says
We go out and play with them.
Brittney House says
We do things together like go to the park, and ride bikes.
elizabeth miller says
My daughter is generally pretty easy to get out to play but on those days she doesn’t want to, we find interactive things to do together such as walk in the woods looking for “treasures” biking together, etc
Jillian T says
Our whole family spends a lot of time outdoors and it’s always more fun that way.
Lisa V. says
It’s not difficult. She likes going out to hike and bicycle with me.
Danielle Johnson says
We are lucky enough to have a pretty good size property and swimming pool, so it’s not tp hard, but limiting time on the computers is important.
Rachael Brown says
We play soccer and baseball
Daniel M says
we go out hiking and biking
Michelle Gray says
I have my daughter who plays soccer and all my kids love to go outside and run around and play plus we do a lot of camping to help keep them as active as possible.
christy says
go outside with him and get him cool outdoor things like a bike or a scooter!
Haley Mock says
My two young kids love T-ball, playing pretend, and digging in the dirt. I don’t have to do much to convince them to go outside other than saying the word itself.
Kerry G. says
I go outside with them and engage them. They love soccer, football, hide-and-seek, tag.
jeanette sheets says
really nothimg but make fun activities to do and join them ,they love outdoors
Vikki Wright says
Looks like this is a great idea.
Ann B. says
I try to interest them in the gardens…talk about plants, the names, how they grow, if they are annuals etc;
Tanya White says
With my kids it is easy, I just tell them to go outside and play.
Glenna F says
Go out and play with them
Erik Test says
It’s easy to get them to go outside when it’s raining, because they love to go jump in the puddles 🙂
Kathy Luman says
I got out with my grandson and play with him. One of his favorite things is to dig holes and cut weeds so I go out with him and do the same.
tipper Dunyan says
I take him outside on hikes, to parks etc
Diane Hamel says
I go out with them..
vera says
I have more trouble keeping them in. Hoping that lasts a while.
Rachel says
Playing outside is a family affair– and we have a rule that there has to be activity outside before using electronics!
Allison says
My little one LOVES her scooter and bike. I can’t get her off of them. She also loves when we dogsit and she can walk the dogs!
Sue E says
I never really had a problem getting my kids or grandkids out of the house. I have a problem getting them back in. They LOVE the outdoors!!
THRansom says
I take them over to their grandfather’s house to go swimming.
Tiffany Schmidt says
Right now I’m lucky, I can’t get them to come inside!
Laura Barnes Schrillo says
Mine never wants to come inside!
Terra Heck says
I don’t allow them to sit and veg inside the house all day. They have several outdoor toys and bikes. I also go outside with them so they are more apt to hang out there longer. Thanks.
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jessica noah says
my kids love to go out and play w bikes, skates, hide and seek etc we are on 5 acres
Christine says
They aren’t allowed to watch TV on school nights and on weekends they are only allowed a little bit of TV time. I also try to lead by example by being active myself.
Dawn Monroe says
We unhooked the video games and turned off the I pads. My grandkids like to swim, dance, go walking and the love the bounce house.
Lesley F says
We like to go outside and to our state park with the dogs and do a lot of hiking!
June S. says
I use to take my kids to the park all the time when they were younger. They also were involved in baseball, basketball, football, and cheer-leading every year too-
greg says
Go and play with them to keep them excited and monitored.
gabby says
My son loves leapfrog! I get him to go outside and play by thinking of or making up a game to play with him, sometimes he even helps me come up with games. ( and I have talked to him about how watching too much TV or playing games for too long can hurt his little eyes, and I try and share my love for the outdoors with him)
kristi m says
i try to limit there tv and computer time … cause i know if i didnt they would be connected all day .. they actually need real life play
Austin Baroudi says
My daughter loves to go outside so I don’t really have to do much.
MaryJane says
My Grandchildren love playing outside when we all get together.
Angela W says
They love the outdoors, the playground, when I play tag with them or when we practice soccer.
Michelle H says
My daughter loves to dance, so I put on music while I’m making dinner. This gets her up and active while I’m busy cooking.
Stacey b says
I don’t have a problem getting them outside to play, they love going out!
Kelly H. says
We like to take walks in the woods and jump on the trampoline.
Ashley C says
We played in the dirt, digging and making castles!
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Julia says
We like to go swimming and go to the dog park with my father’s black lab!
Sonya Genobles says
My kids love playing outside whether its on the swingset or playing games out in the yard
terry maigi says
We spend time outside everyday! Playing hide n seek, swinging, riding bikes etc!
Jammie says
I get my daughter to get out and play, by going out and playing with her!
Marilyn Nawara says
All I have to do is tell them we are going out to play and they run for the door. They love to play outside.
Jessamine D. says
We go to the playground. 🙂
jessica says
I go out and play with my kids and take them to the park so they get plenty of outdoor time
Kerri Poling says
It’s easy. I push them out the door…usually with the offer of going bike riding with them or a basketball game with old mom.
melissa stone (@momma1g2b) says
My kids love going to the park or getting out and riding their bikes!
Linda Bradshaw says
go to the park or participate in sports.
Sabrina says
They like to take trips to our neighborhood playground!
Francine Anchondo says
They love playing outside they play tag and like to ride their bikes and walking to the park.
Cassandra Eastman says
My kids love playing outside, I make sure they have activities to do outside for exercise like riding bikes, frisbee or just playing tag!
Eloise Carlson says
My youngest daughter loves to go outside and play all the time, anytime so it’s never really hard to get her out to play. I get my oldest out to play by playing soccer with her and taking her to the park to play basketball. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!
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James Robert says
My kids jut love going out so not a big problem as they all like playing with the neighbor kids. They do tag, play on swings and much more
Emily R. says
They especially love drawing on the sidewalk with chalk!
Sarah C says
My kids actually love going outside. Its not to big of a struggle. They are the ones usually asking me if they can go out to play.
Megan Parsons says
We make sure they have plenty of activities to do outdoors. Swings, playhouse, basketball goal, soccer/football field, bikes.
Brittany Owens says
We jump on our trampoline, play on the swing set and run out back with the dog! 😀
sandra davis says
I go outside and play with them or find fun things for them to do outside.
courtney b says
oh that’s easy- to get out and play i just bring them outside!!!! thank you again!!!
melodi mance says
my daughter is 4 and i get her outside easily, usually its her getting me outside. if she had her way she would be outside all the time.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I try to have a variety of things to keep them busy….a trampoline, sandbox, bug habitats, etc…that’s one thing we don’t struggle with too much! They love to be outside!
LaTanya says
I go outside and play with him
Donna Jacoby says
We have sleepovers with friends–it’s more fun to play outside when you have a playmate. There are also time limits for tv and video games. Thank you for the giveaway!
Jessica Padilla says
my son loves to go outside!
Casey Everidge says
they are only allowed a certain time on their game systems.
Theresa Jenkins says
my problem is not to get them to go out, it’s to get them to come in!!!
jenn giannetto says
it isn’t hard to get my boys to play outdoors. all i have to do is offer to take them to the park
xty cruz says
I always prepare a nice enjoyable activity
Tara Liebing says
It’s usually pretty easy because we live by a park and my son has a lot of friends that play there. If he plays too many video games I tell him he has to take a break and play outside.
LJ says
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Sacha Schroeder says
I play with them, encourage sports and make them unplug at times.
Stacie Weaver says
I get the kids onto the trampoline every day!
Barbara Butler says
I like taking grandkids out to play in the park
Jennifer Wheeling says
I have a rambunctious little boy so I have no problem getting him outside playing….I have a problem getting him inside. He is super active which I am so happy about, I have never understood how kids of today do not want to play outside.
Theresa says
We go to the park and on bike rides together
Gina H. says
They like riding bikes & swimming.
Nicole Sender says
We have a park across the street and this is where we play and see friends.
Diana B says
We just go outside. We love to draw with chalk and chase bubbles, or ride bikes or just go on a nature walk.
Carolyn R says
I get my sons out and playing by there father or myself going out to play with them.
Becky Fluff says
I can’t keep my kids inside!! Bubbles, chalk, gardening… they love it all!!
Stephanie Robertson says
I take him to my parents house and we play outside games and usually play in the water
Leigh Anne Borders says
I love to take my kids to the local state parks to play and hike!
Lilia Kharabora says
They love to ride their bikes and scooter.. they are the ones that drag me out! Playground is everything to these guys. 🙂
Dorothy Boucher says
I enjoy playing with my grandchildren outside, I get them out by taking them for a walk or playing ball with the boys or for the girls they like to take their dolls for a stroll 🙂
Robin Abrams says
The Kids love to go out and play I have no problems getting them outside
Stephanie Bondlow says
I take them to the large neighborhood park and we take footballs, frisbees, and kites. Now we have a dog that loves to go also.
Misha Estrada says
My kids like to run around outside in the backyard.
Sara says
I get them to play by going out there and playing with them.
Kari W says
My son enjoys riding bikes, playing tag, and drawing with chalk.
Kristen says
We go together…swimming, hiking, bike riding.
Patricia Hess says
Just tell them its time to go outside
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Jennifer Rote says
My son loves to ride his bike and play basketball.
Allyson Bossie says
Gosh, I have a harder time keeping them inside than getting them out to play. My kids would rather be outside 24/7 if I would let them!
Beanybopp says
Our son loves to be outside so it doesn’t take much lol going for a walk or playing ball is good enough for him!
Kristi C says
We go hiking and bike riding together.
heather says
We go to the park or the lake.
Carol says
They go out and ride bikes.
Linda G. says
I take them to the park, they love to ride their bikes to the park
amy rouse says
I enjoy being outdoors, and I think your children emulate what they see. I am active, and engage the kids to do what I’m doing.
Nicole Vosburgh says
We get exercise together on our springfree trampoline!
Patricia says
We try to take advantage of nice weather and play as much as we can outside.
Monique Rizzo says
We set up playdates with our friends kids.
Elaine Lund says
I kick them out of the house!! LOL!
Nichole says
Honestly, I tell them to go out and play. When they whine, I remind them that when I was a kid, I was always outside. It works for my kids. Thank you!
Heather Hayes Panjon says
We Take Trips To The Park, Bike Rides, And Swimming In The Summer.
April Brenay says
when my kids get home, I let them play before homework, they need to burn off 8 hours of sitting at a desk. It works well and they still do all their homework.
Katherine says
They love the outdoors but I go out and play with them
Sharon Kaminski says
I encourage the kids to get out and play by giving them candied fruit when they are done.
Sonya Morris says
My youngest two kids love going outside to play!
jen says
we ride bikes together!
Sarah says
Tell them we’re heading to the beach!
JLin says
my daughter love to play outside
Jill H says
My kids are pretty good about going out to play. They love to play. We have a swing set, castle, mountain climber, moonbounce and a ton of other things.
Michelle S says
Turn off the electronics and make them go outside!
D Schmidt says
I go outside with them to walk around/play/visit nature parks
Stacey Roberson says
We like to play kickball in the backyard.
amanda whitley says
we take the kids to the playground. its fun for them and good to socialize.
jennifer says
My kids don’t have a choice! We are outdoor people and will find a reason to go outside!
nickie says
We go for walks as family and play outdoor games
Debra Hall says
my grandson spends all his time outside
wendy rozema says
we like to do fun stuff outside, like ride bikes or go to the park!
Darlene Sullins says
My girls naturally love the outdoors, so getting them to go play isn’t much of a problem!
shelleyb says
My kids love to get out and play. They usually initiate. My 4th grader is really into his ripstick and my 2nd grader really enjoys kicking a ball across the street with a neighbor friend.
Renee B. says
My daughter does dance and gymnastics and we play at the park regularly
Adrienne gordon says
they both swim and run
Leela says
I open the door.
amy pugmire says
They love to play outside. all I have to do is ask!
erin dear says
My kids love playing outside, all I have to do is ask and they are ready to go 😉
Katie Bellamy says
They love to go outside, doesn’t take much!!
Karen says
My daughter is 6. She always wants to go out and play! She only wants to stay inside when it’s 90 and humid. 😉
Nannypanpan says
My husband plays ball in the backyard with them
kj skib says
We love to go outside and go on family walks.
Vicki Wurgler says
they enjoy going to the park and riding bikes as a family activity
Emily Adams says
My daughter usually wants to take a bike ride to the library. She would go to the library every day if she could.
Julie L says
I don’t have to do anything! They are always begging to go outside! They love riding bikes and scooters!
Sam Stamp says
I suggest we go outside and play or turn off the TV and it usually works. We like to play Frisbee, soccer or just run around and play tag.
Arena Thompson says
They’ve usually got so much energy it isn’t hard to send them out to run around and play.
vanessa richard says
i dont have to try much with my son he loves to be active
Jenny Q. says
My son loves swimming or biking.
ken ohl says
I say lets go out and hit balls or play catch that usually works
Vickie Couturier says
I turn off the tv and all the games and it works really well
Candice says
We try to do outdoor activities like basketball or playing frisbee games.
Lisa Williams says
I always grab my lawn chair,I personally sit outside and watch them the whole time they play in the yard,The world isn’t always safe so I keep a close eye on them.I just have my kids follow me out,I let them play with squirt guns,wading pool,swing set,balls all sorts of toys
Maralea says
My grandkids love playing outside! They are always outside playing on the swing set or riding bikes.