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Posted By pagey 1 year, 3 months ago in Family
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With childhood obesity rates on the rise, parents who are looking for ways to get their kids moving may find help in an unlikely format: a video game. "Active Life: Outdoor Challenge" takes the active gaming that has made the Wii so popular and ups the ante.

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    Dionys1 year, 3 months ago

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    Here's a tip:

    Tell your kid to turn off the TV, Computer, Video Game system (whatever brand it is) and get on their bike, hit the pavement, go for a walk, mow the fecking lawn or GO OUT and play.

    Jesus.

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      tehranchik1 year, 3 months ago

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      Lighten up Dion---have you played with a Wii yet? It's one of the most invigorating, active games around. I want one!

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        pagey1 year, 3 months ago

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        Yes ,we have one, it's the only video game console we agreed to let the kids have, just because its so interactive. We probably use it more then the kids. Great when its a rainy day and they cant get outside to play

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