Comments on: Get Your Kids Outside http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/ RossTraining.com - Low-tech high-effect training advice without the nonsense Mon, 21 May 2012 07:25:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: The lost lure of adventure | A Cursory Glance... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/#comment-4182 The lost lure of adventure | A Cursory Glance... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:51:48 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=1469#comment-4182 [...] older generations have long bemoaned a decline in the time spent outside, there has been growing speculation that such a shift might [...] [...] older generations have long bemoaned a decline in the time spent outside, there has been growing speculation that such a shift might [...]

]]> By: John http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/#comment-4181 John Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:57:05 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=1469#comment-4181 Hi Ross! Great thoughts as always. I have a 2 year old nephew. When I visit to baby-sit, the first thing he does when we go to the family room is walk over to the remote. He even knows how to turn on the correct set top boxes, load the DVD and turn on the TV, even though the remote controls around 6 different devices. Isn't that sad? Whenever I visit we always play, whether indoor or out. Running around, throwing a ball, jumping up and down laughing or just making silly noises are all great fun and highly mobile activities. I just hate to see the damage that a sedentary life style is doing to our nation, especially the youth. Sorry for the novel, but once again, great post! I couldn't agree more. Hi Ross! Great thoughts as always. I have a 2 year old nephew. When I visit to baby-sit, the first thing he does when we go to the family room is walk over to the remote. He even knows how to turn on the correct set top boxes, load the DVD and turn on the TV, even though the remote controls around 6 different devices. Isn’t that sad? Whenever I visit we always play, whether indoor or out. Running around, throwing a ball, jumping up and down laughing or just making silly noises are all great fun and highly mobile activities. I just hate to see the damage that a sedentary life style is doing to our nation, especially the youth. Sorry for the novel, but once again, great post! I couldn’t agree more.

]]> By: mbg http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/#comment-4180 mbg Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:49:56 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=1469#comment-4180 Ross, You are correct. I have 4 kids and I am constantly outside playing with them. Football, dodgeball, baseball, tag, bikes, trampoline, you name it, we do it....They are 8, 6, 3, and 6 months. It is sad since I have parents that will say, why you are a great dad by playing with you kids. I always reply with, nope, it is called parenting....Plus it keeps me young. After three deployments, you really have to live life with the motto, "it is later than you think"... Pretty soon,, my kids will be into something else and dad will not be superman anymore......Great article... Ross,

You are correct. I have 4 kids and I am constantly outside playing with them. Football, dodgeball, baseball, tag, bikes, trampoline, you name it, we do it….They are 8, 6, 3, and 6 months. It is sad since I have parents that will say, why you are a great dad by playing with you kids. I always reply with, nope, it is called parenting….Plus it keeps me young. After three deployments, you really have to live life with the motto, “it is later than you think”… Pretty soon,, my kids will be into something else and dad will not be superman anymore……Great article…

]]> By: T Vitiello http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/#comment-4179 T Vitiello Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:15:01 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=1469#comment-4179 You know after reading this article I was inspired and yet upset about the public education our children receive in schools. P.E. is required by law, but what we are asking them to do is not enough. You know after reading this article I was inspired and yet upset about the public education our children receive in schools. P.E. is required by law, but what we are asking them to do is not enough.

]]> By: T Vitiello http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/#comment-4178 T Vitiello Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:45:43 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=1469#comment-4178 Children give us an opportunity to reevaluate the important things in life. Children give us an opportunity to reevaluate the important things in life.

]]> By: Jethro http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/#comment-4177 Jethro Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:12:06 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=1469#comment-4177 THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My wife gave birth to twin boys July 4th and people are right on the money when they say it's the best thing that ever happened to them. I get the great fortune of being able to stay home and raise them and they will be getting plenty of active time with Dad. I have worked with kids for years in mot a very positive setting and it is sad to see that a lot of what I dealt with could have been avoided by a little participation and encouragement from the parents. Thank you again for a post and a great site (and commitment to your kids!!!!) THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My wife gave birth to twin boys July 4th and people are right on the money when they say it’s the best thing that ever happened to them. I get the great fortune of being able to stay home and raise them and they will be getting plenty of active time with Dad. I have worked with kids for years in mot a very positive setting and it is sad to see that a lot of what I dealt with could have been avoided by a little participation and encouragement from the parents. Thank you again for a post and a great site (and commitment to your kids!!!!)

]]> By: John Sifferman http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/#comment-4176 John Sifferman Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:56:46 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=1469#comment-4176 100% agree. My wife and I are expecting our first in August and we're going to instill a strong sense of adventure from an early age. If you don't make outdoor time into a lifestyle habit, it tends to fall apart and you "just never get to it." We've got the habit ingrained already, so what we'll need to focus on is keeping it that way as our family grows. Great post, Ross! 100% agree. My wife and I are expecting our first in August and we’re going to instill a strong sense of adventure from an early age. If you don’t make outdoor time into a lifestyle habit, it tends to fall apart and you “just never get to it.” We’ve got the habit ingrained already, so what we’ll need to focus on is keeping it that way as our family grows. Great post, Ross!

]]> By: lance http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/#comment-4175 lance Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:18:57 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=1469#comment-4175 Definitely agree. Especially the part about the Atari 2600. But I can go one better: Pong. The original video game lasted about 20 mion for my sisterand I! Definitely agree. Especially the part about the Atari 2600. But I can go one better: Pong. The original video game lasted about 20 mion for my sisterand I!

]]> By: Matthew http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/#comment-4174 Matthew Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:57:14 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=1469#comment-4174 I'm guilty as charged during these winter months. Our family rarely sees the inside of our house during the spring, summer and fall. We rarely see the _outside_ at all during the winter (my girls can't stand the cold) - but that's usually when we break out the Wii Fit balance board games, which my girls love. I’m guilty as charged during these winter months.

Our family rarely sees the inside of our house during the spring, summer and fall. We rarely see the _outside_ at all during the winter (my girls can’t stand the cold) – but that’s usually when we break out the Wii Fit balance board games, which my girls love.

]]> By: aaronistheone http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/02/07/get-your-kids-outside/#comment-4173 aaronistheone Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:18:23 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=1469#comment-4173 Im 19, and i think im the last generation that was active.. I know when i have kids ill be making sure there active and ill do everything with them and make sure they arent fat slobs like every other kid. Good article ross Im 19, and i think im the last generation that was active.. I know when i have kids ill be making sure there active and ill do everything with them and make sure they arent fat slobs like every other kid.

Good article ross

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