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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 192748" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>Ok, I <em>think</em> the right thread is "constructive motivators" started on July 17, 2008. I'd put a link up but I don't know how. My son is a little older than yours so some suggestions might not be appropraite- for instance, we have volunteer work on the list (difficult child wants to work with animals) but in our state, a kid needs to be 14yo to work at all. </p><p></p><p>I tried to make a list of things that he could choose 1 or 2 from that he would be interested in that would keep him from "shutting down" through winter months. After the list was made, I realized that most of these would give him some exercise, even if it wasn't a structured exercise or sport program. At 9yo, my son was involved in cub scouts, swimming lessons/team, and baseball. I would pick up YMCA and county recreation guides for other ideas. Typically, I "short-list" it based on schedule and budget and tell difficult child he can choose 1 or 2 to be involved in. </p><p></p><p>Good luck! I hope you and he can find something that works- my son is around 180 lbs and about 5'-5" so he needs to be thinking about weight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 192748, member: 3699"] Ok, I [I]think[/I] the right thread is "constructive motivators" started on July 17, 2008. I'd put a link up but I don't know how. My son is a little older than yours so some suggestions might not be appropraite- for instance, we have volunteer work on the list (difficult child wants to work with animals) but in our state, a kid needs to be 14yo to work at all. I tried to make a list of things that he could choose 1 or 2 from that he would be interested in that would keep him from "shutting down" through winter months. After the list was made, I realized that most of these would give him some exercise, even if it wasn't a structured exercise or sport program. At 9yo, my son was involved in cub scouts, swimming lessons/team, and baseball. I would pick up YMCA and county recreation guides for other ideas. Typically, I "short-list" it based on schedule and budget and tell difficult child he can choose 1 or 2 to be involved in. Good luck! I hope you and he can find something that works- my son is around 180 lbs and about 5'-5" so he needs to be thinking about weight. [/QUOTE]
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