Disney, the iconic filmmaker, has been entertaining us all with their wonderful stories, encased in their very own brand of magic, for 93 years.
Now, by launching their #HealthilyEverAfter campaign, Disney is encouraging us all to live a healthier lifestyle and develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime. So many amazing Disney characters can become role models and encourage healthy habits for our children and us too!
Over the last few months Baby has found a passion for all things Disney and our house has become Disney central! So when BritMums asked us to share some healthy tips as part of their new #HealthilyEverAfter campaign, we knew we wanted to be involved. I decided to focus on two particular areas; being active and play.
BEING ACTIVE
Sometimes it can be difficult to get kids interested in going out and about, especially when the weather is less than desirable. Fresh air, a bit of dirt and being face-to-face with the elements is so good for our children. With the increase in technology, it also gives everyone some much needed screen-free time.
There are so many Disney characters that could inspire your children to brave the winter weather and get active. One of Baby’s inspirations comes from Brave.
As a pony mad, part-tom-boy girl, Merida is one of Baby’s idols. She adores going to see the ponies, running round the stables pretending she is shooting arrows. Even in the pouring rain, we will be at the stables getting her pony ready and going for a little ride. Baby always wants to gallop, like Merida does on her horse, but she is too little!
As she rides under branches which overhang the arena, she stands up in her stirrups, as if she is getting ready to leap off and grab one.
She is never happier than when she is on her pony. Riding is such a great sport to promote a healthy lifestyle for life and I am so glad Merida encourages her even more.
If horses aren’t your thing, why not get some inspiration from Cars and encourage your children to pretend they are cars racing around. Baby likes to be Lightning McQueen, especially when there are puddles to run through too. “I’m a precision instrument of speed and aerodynamics” and boy does she test out her speed!
PLAY
For children, play has to be the most important thing they do each day and Disney provides so much inspiration. One of Baby’s favourite films, which has now actually become a little bit of an obsession, is Frozen. She is in love with Anna; well and truly smitten. I must admit I love it too, even at my age.
She wants to dress as Anna ALL THE TIME and just dances non stop for the entire length of the film. Acting out scenes and reciting the script; so cute! It is amazing to see how much scope for imaginative play comes from just one film.
She also takes a few Anna selfies! A blogger through and through.
Disney movies fuel children’s imagination, opening up a world of possibilities which they can explore through play.
How do you inspire your family to be active? Do you have healthy habits? You can join in and share your stories on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #HealthilyEverAfter.
Disclosure: This post is part of Disney’s #HealthilyEverAfter campaign with BritMums, sponsored by Disney. Share your stories and be inspired at DisneyHealthyLiving.co.uk and live #HealthilyEverAfter.