You are the most important influence on your child. Seeing you develop healthy eating and physical activity habits will help them develop these habits for life. When you are enjoying physical activity, your child will be more active.

1. Being active is enjoyable and fun.
2. Use positive language when it comes to moving around.
3. Do activities with your child.
4. Demonstrate consistent physical activity behaviors such as walking.
5. Limit TV watching and screen time after school and work.
6. Provide social support to be active with encouraging play with friends.
7. Encourage and motivate your child with praise when choosing to be active.

Remember every move counts! Walk. Run. Dance. Play!