5 ways to help your child be more active between the ages of 3 and 4

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From 3 to 4 years old, children are active and like to play a lot. Therefore, parents should create opportunities for their children to participate in daily physical activities. Children who love to run, jump and play will both improve their resistance and develop height, skills and effective thinking.

1. Freedom to play outdoors

Whenever you have to go out with your preschooler, you usually put your child in the stroller, fasten the seat belt in the car seat or sit on the shopping trolley, ... for more convenience and safety. But this fixation of the child's activity has put him in an unnatural state.
When there is time, let your preschooler roam freely under your constant supervision. According to pediatricians, one of the best ways to make sure your child gets enough exercise is to go outside.
Children prefer to run, climb, and roll in the open air rather than being trapped inside. There is even a lot of advice parents should give up letting their children dance on the sofa in the living room.
So look for some safe outdoor play, bring balls and kids bikes. Don't forget to dress your child warmly if necessary and constantly supervise their activities. Or better yet, join the kids in playing ball, hide-and-seek, or chase.
Moreover, when children's activities take place outdoors, sunlight will provide a natural source of vitamin D, which is essential for bone development. Exposure to the sun for at least 15 minutes a day will help bones increase calcium absorption. Note that children should not be allowed to play in strong sunlight to limit harmful effects from ultraviolet rays.
When children are bored with familiar playgrounds and parks near home, take a trip to the beach or pool to play treasure hunt, or walk the suburban village path, explore the small and strange creature. After dinner, venture out in search of the stars.

2. Dancing, dancing on free music

When you can't go out to play due to the rain, your child is sick or crying, ... turn on some music and dance freely in the house. You don't have to choose children's music to get your child moving, just choose any song with a basic rhythm. Then the two of you stood up, started creating your own dance, and completed the performance at home. Don't forget to relax a bit, have fun while working out.

3. Exercise together

The way adults in the family talk and eat will affect a child's communication skills and eating habits. And so is exercise. Your level of physical activity will greatly influence your child's future activity habits.
So when possible, walk to the store, the library or the house of a friend or relative rather than sitting in the car. Bring a stroller if you think your baby will get tired on the way home; If your baby doesn't need to use it, you can still put packages or personal belongings on the stroller and push it back.
At home, invite your child to join you while you practice yoga, dance, or watch instructional videos. Exercise and sports are essential for healthy bones to develop. If children are used to living passively, sitting in one place, being lazy to exercise will inhibit muscles and bones, affecting the rate of height growth.
Besides, arrange some active family outings. For example, go swimming, sledding or flying a kite in the field,... instead of sedentary trips, like just sitting in the car and eating.

4. Have fun with friends

It's great to have peers who encourage children to be active in their physical development. Invite your child's best friend over to play in the pool, or take the two of you on a bike ride or chase together...
Give the kids a chance to chat, wrestle and acrobatic under supervision. of adults. Or gather at the neighborhood playground so they can exercise, while you and the other parents talk.

5. Find a gym class - sports

Preschoolers will still benefit greatly from swimming, gymnastics or music and general movement classes. Just don't over-schedule your child.
Your child's temperament, daily routine and need for social connection will be evident through this. For example, a child who attends kindergarten five days a week may find it overwhelming to take just one extra extracurricular class. On the other hand, an extroverted child may spend a lot of time participating in 2-3 scheduled extracurricular activities per week. Before signing up for a permanent course, ask for practice sessions to see if your child is a good fit and enjoys the class.
The key is to make exercise fun, not to create a future Olympic athlete. You should not pressure your child to be good at sports at this young age.
Find experienced classroom teachers to guide children, only encourage but not force children's activities, exercise equipment must be age appropriate and safe. Class size can also be an issue, because some children get overwhelmed in noisy and crowded places.
If the child shows signs of motor retardation, parents should take the child to a specialized medical facility for early examination and treatment to avoid dangerous complications.
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Reference source: babycenter.com