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Physical Activity for Stress Relief

Exercise is an important way to help keep the body healthy, and it is a good way to manage the stresses of a child’s everyday life. Exercise helps us to stay healthy, and is a great way to relax or work out frustration and anger.

It is very important for children to spend time playing because play:

  • reduces stress
  • is a time for learning
  • teaches social skills such as sharing, taking turns and working together
  • explores different roles (eg. “You are the mommy, I am the daddy”)
  • helps imagination develop
  • is fun; laughter relieves stress
  • is physical activity

Some examples of play:

  • skipping rope
  • building forts
  • dressing up
  • hide-and-seek
  • playing make believe

Additional Information:

Click here to learn more about the Benefits of Physical Activity.

Click here to visit Canada's Physical Activity Guides for Children and Youth.

Click here to learn more about the Families on the Move Program.

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