So what can you do? Try some of these kid-friendly
tactics:
· Don't use the word exercise. Instead, use words such as fun and play.
· Keep a stock of items that your child can get active with: beanbags, jump ropes, kickballs, and hula hoops.
· Suggest a party or get-together for your child and his or her friends during which they can play active games like "Red Light, Green Light" and "Simon Says."
· Sculpt your approach around your child's natural interests.

- If your child loves to read, suggest riding a bike to the library to get books.

- If your child loves surfing the Internet, ask him or her to research a topic- gardening for instance; then plant one together.
- If your child's passion is video games, buy one that incorporates body movement, such as "Dance Revolution."
- Plan a nature walk or a day out skating,swimming, or any other active endeavor your child enjoys.

- If your child is a TV-watcher, take advantage of the commercials. Suggest doing a little cardio movement (just don't call it cardio!) before the show resumes: walking up and down some stairs, seeing who can do more toe touches, or jumping jacks, or marching in place and counting the steps.
· Plan a nature walk or a day out skating, swimming,
or any other active endeavor your child enjoys.
- If your child is a pet-lover, ask him or her to take the
dog for a walk or race with the dog in an enclosed
area.
- If you need something from the store, ask your child to walk there with you . Play 'I-Spy" or other such games along the way.

- Sign up your kids for healthy fun summer camps at  Albany Parks & Rec.

- The number of overweight scoolage children in the United States has increased more than 60 percent since 1988.
 
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