Getting out together
Its finally feeling like spring around here. I hope it lasts! After dinner tonight we decided to go roller blading. I actually wanted to go on a walk. I like being outside, but I like going slow. I got out voted by everyone else who was in the mood for speed! Although the kids roller blade on their own often, I think they enjoy it so much more when my husband and I will go with them. We all have our own roller blades, so why not.
We also decided to be good citizens and pick up trash along the way. Kids in service, combined with exercise is a formula for getting them on the right track. Kids who engage in service when they are young, are
- Happier.
- 66% more likely to be service oriented when they are adults.
- Have greater self esteem.
- Are less selfish.
- Have greater compassion for others.
Kids very young can begin to serve. Are there service activities your family does together?
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Posted: February 26th, 2009 under Exercise.
Tags: active, exercise, families, family activities, getting outside, ideas, kids, litter pick up, roller blading, service
Comments
Comment from Mark Salinas
Time February 27, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Great idea with the trash!
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Comment from Wendy
Time February 28, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I take my kids to our local shelter to help hang clothes that are donated. They enjoy it and always ask to go back.
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Time June 19, 2009 at 6:49 am
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Comment from Jackie
Time February 27, 2009 at 7:08 am
Oh wow! Love those statistics! There are children in my neighborhood that leave their trash laying around. My kiddos remind the other kids, who are usually older, that it’s not good for the environment to leave trash around and ask them to pick it up. If the kids don’t, my children will get the trash or recyclables and take care of it.
I can’t wait for spring either! We need to get out!