Why is getting active as a family important?
Staying active has a long list of benefits. Children who balance physical activity with sedentary activities like screen time are more likely to:
- Grow and develop in a healthy way
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Build strong motor skills
- Lower risk of conditions like cardiovascular disease (e.g. hypertension, diabetes)
- Perform better academically
- Have higher self-esteem
- Experience a better overall quality of life.
But these benefits don’t happen in isolation—they come from family participation. Moving together strengthens bonds, builds lasting habits, and creates opportunities to connect, whether through play, sports, or outdoor adventures.