Ideas to Get Kids Moving: Moms Talk

This gorgeous early spring has given parents another benefit.

The kids can go outside to play.

And that activity is good for them. A recent article on the parenting site Babble discussed how much and what kind of physical activity children need for good health.

Play can be good for children in many ways, the article said. Hopscotch can help build strong bones. Climbing trees develops muscle strength. Jumping rope is good aerobic activity.

Limiting television and electronic toys time, using the stroller less, getting enough sleep and not letting children sit for more than an hour at a time were suggested to help kids move more. 

Today, let's talk about how to keep children active.

Do you find that one child likes to be active more than another? How do you get a child involved in physical activity without turning it into something the child dreads and hates?

Share your ideas and tips for getting physical activity into your child's day-to-day life.

By the way, we're also looking for nominations for . Nominations close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, so head on over and have your say.

Joining us, as always, is our terrific Moms Council.

 is a freelance reporter who has worked with Patch and is also a communications professional. She is a first-time mom of a son born in 2010.

 works in public relations. She has a daughter, Amara. Monina is also a member of the Disney Moms Panel, one of 15 moms selected nationwide, advising people online about planning Disney vacations. Monina has also started blogging for Avon Patch. If you're a parent and want to share your experiences raising children in Avon, you can also .

 is a mom of four children ages 6 and under with her husband, Bill. Their fourth child, Colette, arrived Jan. 10. Stephanie also works part-time.

 is a native of New Jersey. She is a marketing professional who has worked in advertising, market research, vending and equipment companies. She and her husband live in Avon with their two children.

 is a mom to a Girl Scout and lives in Avon.

 is a member of the  and past president of Avon Early Childhood PTA.