Irish parents urged to tackle obesity with play

Irish parents have been urged to play traditional games with their children to help combat the obesity crisis among children.

Games like hopscotch, skipping and kicking a ball against a wall help nurture fundamental motor skills and build up muscle in children.

Grace O’Malley, specialist physiotherapist in paediatric obesity, said parents need to pass on old-fashioned playground skills to the next generation to ensure they get enough daily exercise.