74. Take a Hike and Take Your Kids with You

As Spring weather starts to appear here in Michigan, that means I get to return to my favorite activity to do with my kids in the springtime: taking a walk.

When the weather is nice, I take a walk outside with my kids almost every day!!

This good for me because it:
Forces me to Unplug from my cell phone and other technology
Helps me meet my step/activity goal each day

It's good for my kids because it:
Normalizes spending time outside in fresh air
Allows them to get 'the wiggles' out before bed
Helps with their natural circadian rhythm, especially if our walk is around the time the sun is going down.

And it's good for our relationship because:
It's time that my kids know they have my undivided attention
They can ask me about anything and we talk about their day
We can practice with subjects they are learning - right now it's shapes, colors, letters, and words - but someday these conversations will get much deeper.

So I challenge you to get outside with your kids TODAY. Whether it's walk, pushing a stroller, riding bikes, or whatever you like to do outside.

TAKE A HIKE - and take your kids with you!!

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