Spending downtime with family members builds strong relationships and enhances well-being. Doing physical activities together can be a fun way to get everyone moving and laughing.

To carve out time for active fun with your family, start with this game plan:

• Find the best times. Look at your family calendar and find a few 30-minute timeslots where you could fit in physical activity. Choose times when your family is usually together and when everyone typically has more energy.

• Start small. Begin with simple activities. You can walk to school or work together, play fetch with the dog, or toss a Frisbee® before dinner.

• Try something new. Learn a sport together. Check with local recreation departments for programs like family karate, archery, or golf. Explore a hiking trail, go bowling, or rent a canoe and paddle together. Ask family members for their ideas to get moving.

How can your family be more active and playful together? Get started this week.