7 Zombieland Rules That Also Apply to Parenting
Rule #31: Check the back seat
I’m a huge fan of movies.
Over the years, I have learned how to knock out a painful tooth with an ice skate, grow potatoes on Mars, and kill an aggressive alien with a hearing aid.
The best films are entertaining, thought-provoking, and often share some useful life advice. The Zombieland franchise is a perfect example.
This two-film series can prepare us for a post-apocalyptic world full of zombies and/or help us become better parents by following a few simple rules.
Rule #1 — Cardio
Endurance is key to outrunning a zombie. They aren’t fast, so if you can run longer than they shuffle, you will likely survive.
Endurance is also essential for parenting — it is a marathon, not a sprint. Exercise gives us strength, both physically and mentally, to put forth our best effort every day.
If you can’t exercise alone, let your kids join in on the fun. Bench pressing a wiggling toddler or curling an occupied car seat is gratifying if done safely. Taking walks or going on bike rides together is a fun form of cardio, and it is good for everyone. Plus, tired kids take longer naps!
