It seems as though more children are finding themselves stuck in front of the television or gaming system in today's society than ever before. We might have the ever-expanding world of technology to blame for this, but there are pros to playing video games. The secret is to know the balance between inside and outside play.

If your child is a bit stubborn when it comes to getting a good amount of playtime in their schedule, then you might need to step in and show them what it's all about. There are plenty of sports for kids and parents to play together that can be done in any household.  

Is your little one not a fan of popular sports? Don't worry! Here's our list of 5 awesome and unique sports games for you and your children to play outdoors!

1. Dibble

Dibble is a game that requires the use of a pool, but if you don't own a pool, you can head out to the public pool in your area for a great time. To play this game, you'll need the help of a third party. You and your children will stand on the outskirts of the pool, facing away from the water. 

The third party is the person who will take an object such as a pool toy, or anything else that's safe to throw into the pool and will sink, and tosses it in the middle of the pool. On "GO," you and your children will turn around and begin diving for the object. 

The first person to locate the object and retrieve it wins! 

2. Pickleball

Pickleball is a fun sport to play with a rather interesting name. No, the sport has nothing to do with pickles. So, how did pickleball get its name?

There are a few theories, but no for sure answer. What is certain, though, is how much fun you and your children will have while playing. To play, you will need a pickleball court.

Points are gained by serving the ball and scoring. It's a game that requires a lot of movement, which is great for getting active. 

3. Archery 

If you think you need a wide-open field with targets on it to enjoy archery with your children, you couldn't be more wrong! Of course, if you have the land to make this possible, that would be awesome! 

However, you can purchase children's archery kits that come with arrows with suction cups on the end rather than actual arrows. This allows you to take archery just about anywhere. You can even play in the house by setting up in the hallway and using the front door or nearby wall as your target. 

Print out a target and tape it up to really get into it! 

These Sports for Kids and Parents Are Great Picks!

You have many options for sports for kids and parents to choose from! Choose something that you know your children will enjoy the most and get to it! No matter what sport you choose, your child will enjoy spending time with you at the very least.

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