Homework Exercises

Does your child become less active while school is in session? Between the pressures of classes, homework, and exams, it can be quite difficult for anyone to find time for fun and exercise. So in an effort to help you get your kids moving, I have compiled a list of fun activities that you can do with your children. Most of these ideas only take a few minutes (so as not to take your children away from their homework for too long), but they should keep your kids active throughout the school year.

• Jump up and down on the bed. Sure most parents would say this is a “No, no.” But when the options are having your children get a little bed-jumping cardio workout, or having them sit in front of a video game console eating cheese puffs, I think we should just let them jump on the bed. Don't you agree?
  
  
• Instigate a playful sibling fight as they get off the bus. It really doesn't matter who throws the first snowball, mudball, or fistful of soggy autumn leaves. What matters is that the kids are running around the front yard having fun and getting exercise before diving into their mountain of homework.
  
  
• If they want a pet dog, get them a pet dog. Sure pets can be hard on the furniture... and the floors... and well... the house, in general. But at least you can always send the dog out to walk the kids.
  
  
• Insist that they attend swim lessons. Yes it takes time out of your day, and yes most children hate getting into that pool, but it is a valuable life skill. And if that frigid pool water won't get their legs kicking and hearts pounding, then I just don't know what will.
  
  
• And lastly, I've said it before and I'll say it again – nothing gets kids up and running like a greased up piglet.