But like most kids their age it's not always easy to get them outside, especially when they have attention grabbing devices like an iPad.
It's pretty rare to see a kid *not entrapped into the world hidden behind the screen of an iPhone, iPad, tablet or other electronic. But for Maleia and Max , especially this time of the year, they would rather be shredding fresh snow than sitting at home playing games.
"We come out here on Christmas because there is a lot of stuff to do. You can go in the park and on the trails, there's some trails over there and you get to spend time with your family," Knutson said.
While it may be difficult living in a state where the weather can be less than cooperative, Sanford Pediatrician Aaron Zylstra says you still have to get out.
"It's not so much the activity that you' re doing, it's the activity that you're not doing. So when you sit still your metabolism sits still. You don't get it revved up.Then the really big thing for children is habits last your lifetimes," said Zylstra
In a study by the American Journal of Pediatrics they found nearly 20 percent of children spend more than 5 hours a day on a device like a cell phone or tablets increasing their chances for obesity by almost 50 percent.
Zylstra says find way to be creative during the winter holiday.
"The best thing to do is do it as a family, whatever you choose," said Zylstra
He says if you're going to give your kids some time for their devices set limits.
"You have to ask to be on it and you only have a certain amount of time on it." said Knutson
After all the making memories with your family is what the holidays are all about.
"Being here and getting to go down the hill with your parents," said Knutson
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Source: Electronic Devices Can Lead To Youth Health Problems
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