As a leading nonprofit strengthening community through healthy living, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day each spring to teach healthy habits to kids and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity. One in three children in the United States is overweight or obese according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Developing healthier habits that include increased physical activity is more important than ever. 

The YMCA's Healthy Kids Day is the nations largest health day for families. As part of Healthy Kids Day, the Y encourages families to make play dates every day as a simple way to become healthier, more active and connected.

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City recommends five simple activities families can do to play together, any day.

1. Schedule a Game Night: Play games with the kids that incorporate physical activity, such as Charades. 

2. Dance, Dance: Turn on your favorite party music and dance! Make this activity more fun with a dance contest. 

3. Go Riding: Find a new bike path or park for a fun afternoon outdoors; grab your helmets and go rollerblading or bike riding.

4. Channel Your Inner Youth: Remember playing hopscotch, jump rope, Simon Says or freeze tag as a kid? Teach your favorite childhood game to your kids and play them together. 

5. Play Outside: Visit your neighborhood park or camp out in your backyard for some outdoor fun. Get everyone moving with fun sports like soccer, basketball or baseball.