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Thanks to the colder weather and shorter days, snuggling up on the coach to watch TV is even more tempting than usual. No matter what Mother Nature brings, it?s important to note, however, that your kiddos need to keep moving.
As you know, a successful nap time isn?t the only reason it?s important for your kids to burn off energy. When they get enough active play, there?s a marked improvement in their cognitive abilities, academic behaviour and overall attitude, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. And since Canada was recently assigned a D- in physical activity (for the third year in a row) in a ParticipACTION report by the Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group at the Children?s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, it?s more important than ever to encourage our kids to incorporate physical activity into their day. (Preschoolers need at least 180 minutes of physical activity each day, while kids aged five to 17 need 60 minutes of mild to moderate exercise a day.)  With the help of some of our resourceful readers, we?ve rounded up 15 of our favourite indoor activities kids can play to stay active.
1) Freeze Dance

Who doesn?t like a good dance party" Shaking it off to a few favourite jams is a surefire way to get your kids off the couch. To brush up on listening skills, try freeze dance. The rules are simple: dance when the music plays and when the designated DJ stops the music, everyone freezes. If you?re loo...