Get the kids off the sofa

If your kids are wearing a groove on the sofa as they jab a touchscreen or lock into TV shows or video games, it’s time to get serious about getting them moving again, both for their physical health and most likely a better mood too.

The Cleveland Clinic website offers some tips on 'couch potato cures' for kids during those colder months of the year when it can be tempting to stay put.

They include getting active as a family, limiting screen time and planning indoor activities if it’s not practical to get outdoors.