6 Designate indoor and outdoor play areas where rolling, climbing, jumping, and tumbling are allowed.

7 Buy toys or equipment that promote physical activity.

8 Select fitness-oriented gifts with the recipient's skills and interests in mind.

9 Limit time spent watching television programs, videotapes, and playing computer games.

10 Use physical activity rather than food as a reward (e.g. family goes in-line skating).

11 Include grandparents, other relatives, and friends whenever possible.

12 Emphasize the importance of having fun and learning; avoid a push "to win".

13 Get off the couch and change the channel manually -- or better yet, turn it off!

14 Spend as much time outdoors as possible.