With 150 channels and numerous video game systems it can be hard to get kids to go outside and play. Often, winter habits can die hard even when the weather changes and there’s more reason than ever to get outside and get involved. Inspiring kids can be a challenge, but often if you stick with it you can get them interested in more than electronic devices.

If you’re child hasn’t found his or her inspiration yet, try something new like buying them a Schwinn mountain bike or rollerblades for their spring experience. You may be able to convince them the great big world out there is much more fun than the one they have been staring at all winter.

Naturally, you’ll want to send them safely out in the world. Skip the safety gear that shows off characters. They’ll outgrow these too quickly. Go for a plain color like a sleep black helmet to keep them protected while they are rediscovering the joy of play time outside.

For kids that are cerebral, try inspiring them with a well written, child appropriate best golf instruction book. Sometimes the thought process that goes into the game is just as important to a child as the actual task at hand. Golf is a great game for the thinking child, as they can exercise all of their muscles at once.

Simple things like dog walking and swimming lessons can be helpful as well. Let them play with the other kids in the park and develop new skills that way. Without physical exercise children do not develop muscle, bone, or even as many functioning brain cells. They can become quite physically unfit as well as mentally unfit without physical exertion.

Children also tend to follow the ideas of their parents. If you’re getting out and getting active they are more likely to take your cue. Sure, you work hard but your kids work hard in school. If you’re spending all of your at home time in front of an electronic device, how can you expect your kids to do something different?

Active families tend to have fewer health problems and tend to manage a healthier weight. They also seem to be closer and have more to talk about around the dinner table. How many times can you all rehash the latest episode of your favorite shows? Getting out and getting involved is really about finding more to life than what can be displayed to us electronically. Your kids will thank you in the end.