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support all countries, willing to take on this plan, in their implementation. Here are some handy ways in which you can help your child cut down on their screentime and increase their physical activity levels: • Set up a scavenger/treasure hunt for the kids locally in a safe area, with a non food related prize for the winner at the end • Limit screentime to no more than 2hrs per day (ex- cept for school work) • Encourage them to try a new sport or hobby over the summer months which they might like to continue through winter too • Have a sandcastle building competition on the beach • Encourage them to help you with chores around the household • Discourage the use of pocket money being spent on screen related items e.g. computer games • Help them keep track of their physical activity levels in a sticker chart, with a non food related prize for the most physical activity achieved in the week Remember to ensure everyone stays well hydrated with increased physical activity, especially in the hot weather. If you are concerned about your nutritional health or feel you would benefit from dietetic support please contact us at Island Nutrition! Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Training Contact SCARS for training dates Email: [email protected] Telephone: 297-2277 SCARS can bring the training to your organization or home www.mybermudaparent.com 9