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9 Ways to get the kids off the couch during winter break

By Deborah Kotz

 |  Globe Staff  

  December 27, 2011

With the kids off of school this week, keeping them off the coach and in a regular state of motion might be a challenge. “The weather is still pretty decent, so kids can still be spending plenty of time outdoors,” said Matt Elder program developer for Marlborough-based i9 sports, a club that organizes youth sport leagues. He recommends the following nine strategies to overcoming inactivity during the holiday vacation.

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