# Raise Active Kids by Being Active Too

> Kids copy what they see — move together as a family to build healthy habits that stick.

- Type: Article
- Topic: Social & Family › Active Family Time
- URL: https://twikka.com/learn/raise-active-kids-by-being-active-too
- Updated: 2026-09-30

Children learn by example — and when you're active, they're more likely to be too. Your habits shape theirs.

**How to encourage active kids:**
- Be active together — go for walks, ride bikes, or play games outside
- Limit screen time and suggest outdoor play
- Create space at home for movement, like a garden or park visits
- Prioritise movement in your family routine
- Encourage effort over results — help them enjoy moving their bodies

Activity doesn’t need to be structured or sporty. What matters is enjoying movement together, regularly.

## Sources

1. Source https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity#:~:text=Children%20and%20adolescents%20aged%205,least%203%20days%20a%20week.

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Source: Twikka (https://twikka.com/learn/raise-active-kids-by-being-active-too). General information about physical activity — not medical advice.