Health and Fitness
by (remove) : The New Zealand Herald
RSS • JSON • XML • CSV
Health and Fitness
by (remove) : The New Zealand Herald
RSS • JSON • XML • CSV

How can you keep Kiwi kids healthy and active these holidays - and off screens? Kim Harvey shares some tips


Published on 2024-12-15 19:43:11 - The New Zealand Herald
  Print publication without navigation

  • Parents across New Zealand ask themselves time and time again: How do I stop my young ones from sitting on a device all day and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle come the school holidays? A study from Otago University last year revealed that,

The article by Kim Harvey in the NZ Herald provides tips on keeping children active and healthy during the school holidays, away from screens. It emphasizes the importance of outdoor activities, suggesting that parents encourage kids to engage in physical play, sports, and nature exploration to combat the sedentary lifestyle often associated with screen time. Harvey highlights the benefits of such activities for physical health, mental well-being, and social skills development. She also recommends setting screen time limits, promoting family activities, and using technology in a way that encourages physical activity, like using apps for scavenger hunts or educational games that require movement. The article underscores the need for a balanced approach to technology use, ensuring that children still have ample opportunities for real-world interactions and physical exercise.

Read the Full The New Zealand Herald Article at:
[ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/how-can-you-keep-kiwi-kids-healthy-and-active-these-holidays-and-off-screens-kim-harvey-shares-some-tips/XW62PL7UR5FI3IHE2RLS7V7OLY/ ]

Contributing Sources