For many of us, we’ve waited a long time for warm weather to come our way. Luckily for us, the wait is over.

With sunny skies outside, what’s a kid to do? According to Fitness magazine, kids can stay fit and active while having a whole lot of fun on not a whole lot of money. Fitness suggests that parents create a Fit-Kid Kit for their children.

The following list of playthings can be placed in the kit and will have your kids ready for summer fun:

• Rubbermaid’s utility tub
• First Fitness Obstacle Course
• Gertie rubber balls
• Little Tikes Big Swing & Ball Set
• Gertie hoop and basketball set
• Alex Toys’ Catch ‘n Stick Monster Mitts
• Wham-O’s Original Hula Hoop

For less than $80, all of the above items can be bought. Of course, parents can leave out or add in specific items since they know their children and their children’s interests best. The idea is to include playthings that get kids moving and having fun without paying a fortune.

Got Wii?

Lots of families are having fun with their Wii games but have you tried Wii Fit yet? The Nintendo Wii Fit costs $89.99 and seems well worth every penny if you and your family like fun activities that keep you coming back for more.

The Wii Fit game lets you and the kids do everything from yoga to hula-hooping to ski jumping and more. While standing on the balance board and holding the wand, you can perfect your yoga routine or catch hula hoops as they’re tossed to you or take off from sky-high ski jumps.

Fun. Addictive. Challenging. A real workout. The Wii Fit seems like the perfect fit for families. Why not give it a go?

I’m bored. There’s nothing to do. How many times have you heard that? Probably too many. The next time you hear that same old, same old saying, see if your kids are up for disc golf.

Disc golf, or Frisbee golf, is a fun activity that is fun for kids of all ages but especially teenagers. You may or may not have seen it played but it’s a pretty simple premise. The object is to land small discs in strategically placed metal baskets in as few throws as possible. Part Frisbee. Part golf. All fun.

It’s easy enough for your teens to set up their own course in the neighborhood or a local park. If they want an official course, pdga.com can tell them where to find one. So, next time your teens tell you that they have nothing to do, tell them you have an idea…

What do you do when your six-year-old says he wants to join the local hockey club or your seven-year-old insists that she wants to enroll in Tae-Kwan-Do? Joining teams and clubs can be expensive and let’s not forget-kids’ interests can be fleeting. Many of us grew up learning to stop-drop-and-roll when it came to fire; my advice is to stop-drop-and-roll when it comes to your kids’ activities so do you don’t get burned as well.

STOP
Stop by a team practice or local game a few times to make sure your children can see what all is involved in their new favorite sport. Sometimes, they’ve just heard a friend talk about it or seen a glimpse on TV. Experiencing it up close and personal can ensure that they’re ready to give the activity a try.

DROP
Dropping a few bucks is most likely necessary when your child joins a team. However, it’s probably not necessary to drop a few hundred on the newest skates or shoes or helmets or bats or gloves or any other piece of equipment/uniform when your child is just starting out-especially if you or your child isn’t completely sold on the sport just yet. If and when your child show a true interest and sustained desire to participate, then you can decide how much-and if it’s worth it-to invest in the sport.

ROLL
Roll with the punches…or surprises that are bound to appear the first few times your child tries a new activity or sport. She might not be good right away. He might get hurt. She might lose interest. Decide ahead of time how you’re going to handle the bumps in the road or on the field and court. If your child has committed to the team, is it important that she sticks it out even if she doesn’t like it? If he throws a fit because he missed a fly ball, how will you deal with it?

Kids won’t know if they like something until they try it so it’s great to encourage that adventurous spirit. However, don’t get swept away by every little thing they show interest in. Try to stop-drop-and-roll the next time your kids decide they want to become ultimate fighters or perform on Broadway; a little restraint can go a long way.