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Motivation needed for exercise
Jaina Madison Turner By Rebecca Gants
Univ of Mo. Extension
cusing on small changes over
time to stay motivated:
tive that will work over the
long haul. Experiment until
provide that motivational
boost to keep you on target.
Alexander Turner and Courtney West of Jackson an- ■■Commit to move in a you discover physical activi- Your cheerleader could even
nounce the birth of their daughter Jaina Madison Turner. Many people profess to new direction with your life- ties you really enjoy. Try line become an exercise buddy,
She was born Monday, October 29 at 11:51 a.m. at South- hate exercise, but there are style. Identify a successful dancing, bowling, weightlift- making physical activity
east Hospital in Cape Girardeau. ways to get motivated and role model who improved ing, water aerobics, exercise more enjoyable.
She weighed 7 pounds, 0 ounces and was 19 inches even learn to enjoy keeping his or her health by increas- classes or yoga. ■■Celebrate as you make
long. Jaina was welcomed home by one brother and one fit, said a University of Mis- ing physical activity and eat- ■■If you usually exercise simple changes that support
sister. souri Extension nutrition and ing sensibly. Make the choice outside, make a backup plan your overall goal.
Maternal grandparents are Shane Kiefer of Perryville health education specialist. to go for a walk rather than for days when the weather is “People may think they
and Jennifer Leible of Chaffee. “Many people get off to watch TV. Walk up the esca- bad, such as having an exer- simply lack the willpower to
Paternal grandparents are Burt and Donna Turner. a bad start by taking the all- lator and take the stairs in- cise DVD for indoor work- change, but this really isn’t
or-nothing approach,” said stead of the elevator. outs. the issue,” Johnson said.
Audrey LeeAnn Besand Lynda Johnson.
Trying to exercise each
■■Believe in your ability to
change. List previous suc-
■■Keep a pair of sneakers by
your desk or the door as a re-
“It’s making the decision
to chart your plan of action
Christopher Paul and Jennifer Sue (Hoehn) Besand of day can leave a sedentary cesses and record your activ- minder to walk. based on small, incremental
Perryville announce the birth of their daughter Audrey Lee- person sore, overxwhelmed ity on a calendar. A few days ■■Place hand weights next to changes that will lead to im-
Ann Besand. She was born Wednesday, October 3 at 11:49 and feeling unable to stay on with no exercise will not the TV so you can exercise proved health.”
a.m. at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. task. ruin your efforts. Be confi- while watching your favorite If you think you don’t
She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 3/4 inch- “It’s important to give dent that you can get back on program. have time to exercise, try
es. yourself some slack and not track. Rather than being en- ■■Find a cheerleader—a tracking your activities in
Audrey was welcomed home by one brother and one get discouraged. Missing a vious of friends who stay in friend, co-worker or family half-hour intervals for one
sister. few days of exercise doesn’t shape with regular exercise, member who can offer en- day. This can help you find
Maternal grandparents are Charlie and Sue Hoehn of constitute failure,” she said. learn from their success. couragement. Regular phone ways to save time and build
Perryville. Paternal grandparents are Paul and Lisa Besand Johnson recommends fo- ■■Create a plan to stay ac- calls, e-mails or visits can exercise into your schedule.
of Perryville.

Doing chores teach valued lessons to young children

For the Republic Monitor make them more responsi-
ble. Children will feel more
Families that work to- capable for having met their
gether and share responsi- obligations and completed
bilities raise children who their tasks.
understand the value of One of the most fre-
work, said a University of quently sited causes of
Missouri human develop- over-indulgence stems from
ment specialist. parents doing too much for
“Giving children jobs their children and not ex-
around the home helps par- pecting enough of them.
ents and teaches children Not being taught the skills
they are important cogs of everyday living can limit
in the household wheel,” children’s ability to func-
said Kris Jenkins. “Chores tion at age appropriate lev-
help children learn to take els.
pride in their work and gain Self Esteem. If you let
self-respect.” children off the hook for
Chores should have no chores because they have
gender, Jenkins said. too much schoolwork or
Both boys and girls need to practice a sport,
should learn to take out the then you are saying, inten-
garbage, mow the lawn, tionally or not, that their ac-
make beds and help with ademic or athletic skills are
preparing meals. most important.
“In a world where both File photo And if your children
parents often work outside For children and young teens, doing chores can be an unwanted task, On the other hand, chores present several fail a test or fail to block
the home, boys and girls benefits for kids as they age including a sense of accomplishment and even added incentives such as an allowance the winning shot, then they
need to learn the same life can be given for completed jobs. have failed at what you
skills.” deem to be most import-
Toddlers like to mimic more readily understand ■■Set a specific deadline seem to do best when they imal effort or do a sloppy ant. They do not have other
their parents, providing an and accept the fact that all for completing a chore, as have clear expectations and job. And don’t allow a child pillars of competency upon
opportunity to teach kids family members have to do kids have a poor sense of boundaries. It’s important to undermine your authori- which to rely.
good habits such as pick- their part. timeliness. to set parameters early on ty by battling with you over By completing house-
ing up toys, throwing away Jenkins said parents can ■■Let them have a say in for the successful comple- a designated chore. Stand hold tasks, they may not al-
trash and cleaning up. assign chores fairly using their tasks. Allow your tion of a chore or task. If your ground and don’t give ways be the star student or
Young children feel these methods: child to have an active say the leaves need to be raked, in, and emphasize the con- athlete, but they will know
grown-up and important ■■Let each child choose in the delegation of chores be specific about a time- sequence and negative ef- that they can contribute to
when they can help. They one big job and one small and even give them choic- line, method and even what fect an uncompleted chore the family, begin to take
can carry groceries, get job and do it for a month. es. Nothing is worse than to do with the leaves once has on the family. care of themselves, and
items out of lower cabinets, ■■Try a chore wheel; kids feeling like you are being cleaned up. If the chore is There is also many ben- learn skills that they will
set the table and put away spin to see what jobs they forced to do something you not progressing like you in- efits for children when they need as an adult.
clothes. have each week. loathe. Allow your child structed, you may just need complete chores: ■■Give incentives. Some
“Their work won’t al- ■■Give each child one room to voice his or her opinion to take a moment and show ■■Life skills. Doing chores parents feel quite resentful
ways be perfect, but the key to keep tidy. and then make your choice them what can be done for gives a child the opportuni- of handing their children
is to not discourage them She also offered tips to based on that feedback. We improvement. ty to give back to their par- money if the youngsters do
just because they don’t ensure chores are complet- all have household chores ■■Don’t be a pushover. ents for all you do for them. not assist with the running
work as quickly or as well ed: that we don’t like to do, Ever heard the saying “give Kids begin to see them- of the household. For these
as you do,” Jenkins said. ■■Don’t nag. Try encour- but if it’s a chore the child them an inch, they will take selves as important contrib- parents, the money is an in-
“Give them time and don’t agement: “Dad could use enjoys doing then there’s a mile?” Kids don’t mean to utors to the family. They centive for a job well done.
redo their work.” some help. Let’s both do less likelihood it will cre- be devious, it’s just human feel a connection to the Just as adults must learn to
As children get older, our part.” ate a battle in the end. Most nature to try to cut corners family. complete a job satisfactori-
they can take on more ■■Don’t gripe. Be direct: kids appreciate having the or wiggle out of work. Make Holding them account- ly in order to be paid, some
chores with less super- “I don’t like it when I do chance to be heard and hav- sure your child understands able for their chores can in- parents want to instill that
vision. If accustomed to my job and you don’t do ing a choice. there will be repercussions crease a sense of themselves same work ethic in their
household chores, they will yours.” ■■Set boundaries. Kids also if they only put forth a min- as responsible and actually children.

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