Move To Live More:

A Guide for Parents and Caregivers to Help Their Kids Move More and Feel Better

A table with a vase of purple orchids, a glass of orange juice, and a stack of books with a booklet titled "Move to Live More" on top.
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A happy family of three, a woman, a man, and a young girl, dancing and playing together in a bright living room with a beige couch and green houseplant.

Too many of our kids are sitting more, moving less and missing out on the joy of being active. Are you looking for ideas for how to get the whole family moving? Are you worried about the amount of time your kids spend sitting alone on their phones instead of being active outdoors with friends? Move to Live More features 20 thought leaders in the physical activity and youth sports space, and 20 innovative solutions for getting kids moving before school, in school, after school, and on the weekends. It offers 50+ tips and 50+ takeaways for parents and caregivers on how and why kids need to move for better physical health, mental health, and academic development.

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Amazon Reviews

★★★★★

Fascinating, fun, and insightful guide.

With this fascinating, fun, and insightful guide, Dr. Bantham offers hope to all the parents, caregivers, and public health professionals who are looking for ways to get our kids moving again within a culture dominated by sedentary activities. The information is smartly presented in digestible, reader-friendly chapters and includes bold topic headings and "Tips" at the end of every chapter. This is the rare book that could work well as an absorbing weekend read, a gift for a parent/caregiver/teacher, or the best part of a classroom syllabus.

★★★★★

Excited to implement the suggestions.

This book is a call to action for all of us, and I’m excited to implement the suggestions into our daily routine. Thank you, Amy Bantham, for providing a helpful and motivating resource that empowers families to prioritize movement!

Book cover titled 'Move to Live More' by Amy Bantham, DrPH. The cover features a silhouette of children running and playing on a hill, with a gradient blue and purple color scheme.

Chapter Guide

  • Chapter 1 - Introduction

  • Chapter 2 - Whole Child Health

  • Chapter 3 - Physical Health

  • Chapter 4 - Obesity

  • Chapter 5 - Physical Fitness

  • Chapter 6 - Physical Literacy

  • Chapter 7 - Mental Health

  • Chapter 8 - Play

  • Chapter 9 - Fun

  • Chapter 10 - Positivity

  • Chapter 11 - Academic Development

  • Chapter 12 - Leadership

  • Chapter 13 - Teamwork

  • Chapter 14 - Managing Risk

  • Chapter 15 - The Role of Parents and Caregivers

  • Chapter 16 - Access

  • Chapter 17 - Family Support

  • Chapter 18 - Role Models

  • Chapter 19 - Balance

  • Chapter 20 - Conclusion

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