Between the media, “experts,” bloggers, friends, family, health care providers, and yes, even myself saying what is so important for children, there are just so many other aspects of a child’s development that require my attention. The push we all got from the month of #TLBmoves was motivating and we felt it was time to do it again and invite more to join us.Īs parents, we have every reason in the world to be physically active heart health, longevity, reduced health problems, strength, endurance, lower blood pressure, stronger bones, joint health, mental clarity, better sleep, and decrease in depression and anxiety to name a few. With having children though, juggling family, home, and for some, work, getting to exercise is often an overwhelming challenge. And here we are, nearly a year later, and we’re still moving. Many of us did, though our interactions weren’t as frequent with the start of school and as colder weather rolled in, many of us found ways to keep going. ![]() It was inspiring and we all wanted to keep moving. When we found ourselves stuck, we could be honest about the challenges we were facing and there would be no judgment, just support and encouragement. Getting moving together brought us closer together and we discovered that thanks to the global village of the internet, we could cheer each other on and have fun in the process. We cheered on some working on (and succeeding) quitting smoking, others had step goals to hit, there were those that started yoga or crossfit or pilates every day, and others started having salads every day. Some of us got a little more movement in our lives, others got a whole lot more. It all began in August 2014 with the first ever #TLBmoves and it took off. That movement may be a dance party in the living room, a daily walk at the park, hitting the gym, including more veggies, setting up the blender for more healthy homemade smoothies, you name it, you define what #TLBmoves looks like for you. With each other and with our kids, we’re taking steps to get more movement in our lives. ![]() Not as isolated individuals, but as a family, a community. We’re not going anywhere in particular but we are journeying toward health, activity, and awareness.
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