As the kids head back to school, more time is spent behind the desk and usually less time is available for physical activity. P&G wants to see kids continue to get active and happy.
They have partnered with LeapFrog who makes the LeapBand, a way to help your child stay on the move. This device is recommended for children ages 4-7. Your child can care for virtual pets, participate in mini games, and to do 10 second activities for virtual rewards.
A USB cord is provided to connect your LeapBand to a PC so you can sync data, adjust parental controls, or install extra activities.
The LeapFrog Leap Band is controlled by buttons on the device and not by a touch screen. It is water resistant and rechargeable.
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Until the snow flies, we like to go for walks and bike rides after school as other ways to stay active. You never know what you might discover when you are out with nature.
We also enjoy time on the local lakes as a family.
We try to eat healthy and I am still trying to incorporate more beans into our diet as a lean healthy protein. One idea I have found that my kids like is snacking on garbanzo beans
Those pictured below are made with two cans of garbanzo beans that are drained and patted dry with paper towels. They are then coated with a mixture of 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. cumin, 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, and salt to taste. They can be toasted in a skilled or spread flat on a baking sheet at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes. They should be tossed every 10 minutes when in the oven. There are many other yummy variations of chickpeas to enjoy as a healthy snack.
We raise a big garden during the summer months to try and stock our table and freezer with fresh vegetables to enjoy throughout the year. The fresh flavors can’t be matched and my children like learning where there food comes from.
To make LeapFrog LeapBands easier to obtain, shoppers who purchase $30 or more of P&G products at participating Festival Foods, Kowalski Markets, County Market, Marketplace Foods, Rademacher, and Rainbow Foods will receive a LeapFrog LeapBand activity tracker by mail. 🙂 You can find a list of local retailers participating in the LeapBand promotion at pghopskipleap.com.
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I limit their tv and game time, they must go outside and play while I am cooking.
Daily walks to the playground!
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Making sure they spend some time outside each day.
My daughter plays sports.
We do dance, and still allow outside play time.
Spend time running around outside when they get home. They need a break before homework.
We ride our bikes together and walk around the neighborhood.
My kids all like going to the neighbors and playing outdoors together so I have no trouble with them being active. They ride their bikes, play on swing sets. etc
We like to go to the park, go for a bike ride or take a walk.
Go on walks and spend time outside
We go to the park, play outside games and go for walks.
My kids play soccer, do gymnastics, and scouts. Between all of that they stay pretty active
We ride bikes.
My kids play basketball and soccer.
We first do the homework, then depending upon the weather, we go outside to play. I like to watch them practice their soccer moves.
we go to the park or ride bikes
I’m thankful my kids love to play outside and are little “Adventures”!
We love to ride bikes or jump on the trampoline.
We spend time outside after they get home….then do homework.
Bike rides and playing ball outside
They belong to Scouts and we play outside.
I keep them enrolled in sports and we go to the park a lot.
We do lots of different activities
We make sure to ride bikes or take walks.
We Do Family Walks, Bike Rides And Trips To The Park To Stay Active
We like going for walks and the kids like to ride bikes or scooters.
We ride our bikes on the trail by our house, and we hike at the park up the street.
we like go to the park
we like swimming in our pool
We ride bikes to school and we do soccer!
We go to the park and play
my kid stay outside playing until it get dark most of the time, they enjoy being out in the fresh air
My daughter goes to dance class and rides her unicycle.