{"id":144000000102,"date":"2018-12-20T16:58:19","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T16:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/houston-metro\/?p=144000000102"},"modified":"2018-12-20T16:58:19","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T16:58:19","slug":"introducing-fitness-to-your-preschooler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/houston-metro\/2018\/12\/20\/introducing-fitness-to-your-preschooler\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Fitness to Your Preschooler"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-144000000104 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/houston-metro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2018\/12\/Fitness.jpg\" alt=\"Introducing Fitness to Your Preschooler\" width=\"1300\" height=\"867\" \/><\/figure><p>While preschoolers have a ton of energy to burn, many of them aren\u2019t getting the exercise they need. It\u2019s never too early to start implementing healthy habits with your child\u2014the sooner the better! Here are ways to ensure that you and your preschooler both get the exercise and quality time you need.<\/p>\n<h3>Do It Together<\/h3>\n<p>If it\u2019s hard finding time to exercise and spend time with the kiddos, kill two birds with one stone and get fit together. There are tons of resources online for mommy and me workouts, but you don\u2019t have to get complicated to get in shape if that\u2019s not your style. Walk the dog together, have a dance party, teach them how to do sit ups and push ups and jumping jacks, or just play tag. Every parent knows just how much of a work out it can be to chase around a preschooler!<\/p>\n<h3>Make It A Habit<\/h3>\n<p>The only thing harder than starting exercise is to make a habit out of it, so teach your preschooler early how to make good habits out of exercise. Pick a day where both you and your little one don\u2019t have as much going on to regularly spend at least 30 minutes exercising together. You can still shake it up\u2014try something new every week, or put a twist on a classic routine.<\/p>\n<h3>Make It Positive<\/h3>\n<p>Try not to talk about exercise as something to dread around your preschooler. Associating exercise with fun and excitement is important for young children, and they\u2019ll pick up on whatever attitude you present about fitness as well as anything else. Get excited, and then get your kiddo excited to exercise!<\/p>\n<p>Taking care of preschoolers can be a workout of its own, but your little ones will thank you for <a href=\"https:\/\/mommypoppins.com\/newyorkcitykids\/25-exercise-games-indoor-activities-for-kids\">teaching them to love exercise<\/a> when they\u2019re older, and you\u2019ll thank yourself for every time you got off the couch and had a fun, albeit sweaty and tiring, afternoon with your kiddo.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.krk40tx.com\/\">Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Houston Metro<\/a> located in Richmond, Texas? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! We\u2019d love to get to know you and your family.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While preschoolers have a ton of energy to burn, many of them aren\u2019t getting the exercise they need. It\u2019s never too early to start implementing healthy habits with your child\u2014the sooner the better! Here are ways to ensure that you and your preschooler both get the exercise and quality time you need. 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