Parents are role models for their children. Molina Healthcare of New Mexico asks parents to make time to be with their kids. Parents can plan things to do that get the kids out and exercising their body. By doing this you are helping kids so that they do not get overweight. Being overweight is linked with such things as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
- Go on a scavenger hunt
- Go on a field trip to the explore the Rio Grande River
- Hike the beautiful New Mexico parks
- Go fishing
- Ride your bike along a bike path
- Go horseback riding
- Start a garden in your backyard
- Have a dance party
- Go roller skating
- Join a local health club
- Try indoor swimming
- Walk a nearby mall
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