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It’s natural and healthy for children to want to move their bodies...a lot!
Kids love to run, jump and climb. They're made to move, and it’s good for them.
Of course, running, jumping and climbing is best done outdoors; they get vitamin D, fresh air, and dirty...it’s all good for them! Even the dirt.
Even if the weather is bad, it's good to get kids outdoors for fresh air and movement.
But that’s not always possible.
So what's a mom to do when little ones are stuck in the house on cold, wet or stormy days? How do you get them moving indoors in a way that's safe and doesn't destroy your house or your sanity?
You can tailor these activities and games for the older or younger children. When they're toddlers, you'll need to play along with them.
Physical activity is good for moms and dads, too! Why not join in on any and all of these activities-even with the bigger kids. I promise you’ll have fun, and you know how much they love it when mom or dad plays with them.
My all-time favorite from this list is having my energetic little helpers wash and dry the kitchen floor. Fill a large bowl with warm sudsy water and give your little ones an old rag. Make sure they do all their floor-washing sitting down on the floor, because you don’t want anyone to slip and fall.
Then, even more fun than washing might be skating, I mean drying the floor. Everyone gets towels wrapped on their feet to skate and somehow the floor gets dried. Of course, you still have to supervise, but everyone has fun!
They’ll have a great time and you get a somewhat clean floor.
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