Tips and Tricks to Get the Family Moving This Spring 🌸
The end of Term 3 is here, the days are getting longer, and Spring has finally arrived! After a busy term, the school holidays are the perfect time to recharge, reset, and enjoy some fresh air and activity with your family. Keeping the kids moving doesn’t have to mean structured exercise — it’s about having fun together, making memories, and building healthy habits as a family.
Here are some simple ways to get active (and enjoy the sunshine) these school holidays:
1. Get Outdoors Daily 🌿
Spring is the season of new beginnings, flowers are blooming, and the weather is warming up. Make the most of it! Go for family walks, bike rides, or scooter missions around the neighbourhood. Even a short adventure to the park or around the farm is a great way to blow off steam.
2. Plan Active Play 🏃♀️
Kids love games, so keep things fun. Set up backyard challenges like obstacle courses, races, or a game of tag. If you’re at the beach or lake, bring along a ball or frisbee. Active play never feels like “exercise,” but it gets everyone moving.
3. Explore Nature Together 🌳
Spring is a great time to explore local walking tracks, gardens, or reserves. Pack a picnic, go for a bushwalk, or visit a nearby nature reserve. It’s a win-win, the kids get to burn energy, and you get to enjoy some fresh air and a mental reset.
4. Involve the Kids in Chores (Yes, Really!) 🧹
Turn household jobs into a fun activity. Washing the car, raking leaves, or gardening can be active ways to keep kids engaged. Put on some music, turn it into a challenge, and it won’t feel like work.
5. Try Something New as a Family 🌟
The school holidays are a good time to shake things up. Try a family-friendly hike, visit a trampoline park, go swimming, or even roll out a yoga mat together at home. New experiences keep everyone motivated.
6. Don’t Forget to Rest 💆♀️
Holidays are also about slowing down. Balance active days with downtime, whether that’s reading in the sun, family movie nights, or simply enjoying unstructured play.
Final Tip: Remember, kids love it when you join in! Your energy and enthusiasm set the tone, if you’re having fun, they will too. 🌼
Let’s make this Spring school holidays about connection, activity, and plenty of laughter.
