Brainrich Podcast

Brainrich Podcast Ep#14. Swapping Screen time for Active Fun

August 26, 2024 Season 1 Episode 14

🎙️ Episode Highlights: Raising Active Kids with Jeannie Sherrill 🌟

In this episode, we sit down with Jeannie, a creative powerhouse, triathlete, and supermom of three, who shares her secrets to keeping her family active and healthy. From designing a local coloring book to running triathlons with her son, Jeannie’s approach to family life is all about staying active and having fun together.

Key Takeaways:
🏃‍♀️ Family Fitness First:
Jeannie shares how her family's active lifestyle is fueled by their daily routines and outdoor adventures. Her husband is a triathlon and Ironman competitor, and even the kids are getting in on the action!

🧗‍♂️ Promoting Active Play with Brainrich:
A huge part of keeping the kids active is their Brainrich play gym. Jeannie highlights how having this system in a central part of the house encourages her kids to stay moving while being close to the family. Whether it’s a quick hang challenge or a boogie board session, the Brainrich play gym is their go-to for fun, physical play that promotes healthy development.

💡 Tips for Encouraging Kids to Be Active:
Lead by Example: Jeannie emphasizes that kids are more likely to be active when they see their parents making fitness a priority. Whether it's running, cycling, or playing together, setting an example is key.

Create Accessible Play Spaces: By setting up the Brainrich play gym in a central area, Jeannie ensures her kids can be active while staying close to the family. This setup makes it easy for kids to engage in physical play anytime.

Make Fitness Fun: From triathlons to Peloton rides, Jeannie finds ways to make fitness a family affair. She also shares how little challenges, like hanging from the pull-up bars, keep everyone motivated and engaged.

🎨 Balancing Creativity and an Active Lifestyle:
Jeannie talks about her journey as a creative, from photography to her hit coloring book “Let’s Color Charleston.” She shares how she integrates her creative passions with her active family life, often involving her kids in her projects.

🔗 Where to Find Jeannie:
Instagram: the_plus_o (Check out her active lifestyle and creative projects!)
Coloring Book: “Let’s Color Charleston” is available in local boutiques, shops, and on Amazon. Find the link in her Instagram highlights!

🎄 Consider giving the gift of play and relaxation with the Brainrich Kids Play Gym this Christmas! 🎁 Visit [http://www.brainrichkids.com]

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