If they're naturally lazy?
My DS's are 10 and 8. In normal times they play organised sports activities 5 days out of 7, plus sports clubs at school, and they run around all playtime. They are enthusiastic about and enjoy the sports that they do. But, my 8yo was a sloth in a past life, and right now would happily spend all his time in front of a screen.
We're very lucky in that we have a garden, but it's pretty small. They kick balls around outside and try to play cricket, but balls are constantly going into neighbours gardens as there's just not enough space. They spend a fair amount of time out there, but nowhere near enough.
I've taken them out for runs (they do school cross country), but the youngest just had a meltdown and refused to go far at all. We've taken a ball to the local park for a distanced kickaround, but again the youngest just moaned about wanting to go home.
We do Joe Wicks every morning. He will only do the odd bit, and even he's not doing it properly so isn't really exerting himself.
They're also eating more than usual (as we all are). I'm trying to keep to a school day type snack and meal routine, but they're grabbing stuff from the fridge and cupboards even though they know they shouldn't be.
It's just so hard to know how to keep
them healthy. We're lucky that we have outside space, money for food. I can't imagine how it would be if we lived in a flat so I'm very grateful indeed for what we have. But I'm really worried that they're going to end up chunky and unfit.
How is everyone else managing this?
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How are you keeping your normally very physically active kids healthy
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maryberrystalentlesstwin · 09/04/2020 20:37
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