Should Pediatricians Prescribe Physical Activity?

It has long been medically proven that physical activity every day contributes significantly to how healthy a child is. It reduces child obesity, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, and alleviates ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Despite parents knowing this, most children fall short of the recommended hours of physical activity. One main factor is that children do not know how to be active. They don’t enjoy it.
The association of pediatricians in the United States of America (AAP) recommends that pediatricians include assessments of physical literacy and counseling as part of general practice. They even recommended writing …

Fun Activities to Keep Your Children Busy at Home

1.Math
Math is fun, especially when played as a game. There are many math games and apps on the internet that your child will learn from and enjoy.
2. Shape Hunt
Everyone loves a fun scavenger hunt! Add a twist by making your children search for certain shapes or items crossing off the ones they have found off a list. Clues can be added and prizes are given for extra motivation! You can implement the learning of shapes and sizes into this game.
3. Measuring Tapes
Children love to use even the items that are considered ordinary as part of a game. With measuring tapes, you can keep them busy with …