GET FIT WITH YOUR FAMILY
5 Easy Ways to Get Everyone Moving
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. As a parent, you probably know exercise is important for your children’s physical development. It helps build healthy bones, muscles, and joints and reduces the risk of developing diabetes and other diseases later in life. But did you know that physical activity also has many mental and behavioral health benefits? It’s been shown to improve children’s cognitive skills and concentration, boost their self-esteem, and reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. One of the best ways to encourage healthy behaviors in your children is by modeling them yourself. Studies have found that more than 80% of adolescents and adults are not getting enough aerobic activity, showing that children often follow in their parents’ footsteps and that exercising together can benefit everyone. You may be thinking it’s hard enough just to get yourself to the gym, but Stephen Virgilio, author of “Active Start for Healthy Kids,” encourages parents not to limit themselves to traditional forms of exercise. Instead, think of exercise more broadly as “leading an active lifestyle.” And remember that exercise can be fun and a great way to get in more family time.
Here are five easy ways to incorporate more movement into your family’s day.
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Create a walking ritual. Start walking around the neighborhood before or after dinner each night. Aim for a 20-minute stroll.
• Have a dance party. Clear some space in the living room, make a playlist with everyone’s favorite tunes, and boogie down for as long as you have the energy. • Turn chores into games. Dirt has invaded from outer space and must be eliminated. Set the scene with your kids, grab your tools, and get to work removing the enemy while having fun. • Incorporate simple exercises into screen time. Start by making up fun names for exercises like situps or jumping jacks. Then, challenge each other to see who can do the most during your favorite show’s commercial breaks. Get fit in the great outdoors. Cleaning up the yard, planting and maintaining a garden, or just running around outside are all great ways to get in more movement.
WHAT’S A MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM?
PLUS, TIPS FOR KEEPING MOSQUITOES OUT!
As we approach summer, it’s a good time to consider your strategies for avoiding mosquitoes. These little pests love to ruin a good backyard barbecue or pool party. They leave people swatting left and right, making the entire outdoor experience uncomfortable. Mosquito bites cause itchiness, red bumps, hives, and allergic reactions. They can also carry dangerous diseases, such as the West Nile virus, the Zika virus, and malaria. The purpose of our mosquito abatement program is to reduce the number of bugs around your home. While no abatement program can promise complete elimination of these pests, we can drastically slash the mosquito population around your home or business. An effective program doesn’t just target the mosquitoes. It also hits the source where they live and breed. It begins with an inspection of your property for popular breeding spots: stagnant water, dense vegetation, and areas with poor air circulation. Then we get to work treating those areas.
In conjunction with an effective mosquito abatement program, you can minimize their activity in several ways!
First, take control of the yard. It’s best to keep grass cut short and shrubs well-trimmed. Irrigate your lawns and gardens carefully to prevent standing water and eliminate any stagnant water around your property. This means emptying stagnant birdbaths, water features, etc. at least once a week and properly maintaining your swimming pool. Make sure to also repair leaks or fill in puddles around outdoor faucets. Lastly, cover your trash containers to keep out rainwater. Also, get rid of excess clutter. Inspect rain gutters and clear them of leaves and other debris. Dispose of any old cans, jars, tires, plant pots, etc. surrounding your home. Stack wheelbarrows, tubs, buckets, etc. neatly upside down. Keep drains, ditches, and culverts clear of weeds and trash. Finally, making sure your home, porch, and patio have tight- fitting screens can definitely help keep the mosquitoes out. If you have any other questions about mosquitoes, don’t hesitate to give us a call!
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