AJ Brown jumps rope with his 9-year-old daughter, Soleil Reed-Brown, at Mason Park. “I’ve been jumping rope since COVID,” said AJ, who drives a school bus. “I’ve lost 85 pounds.” When he started, he could jump only a few times before needing a break. It was the first time they jumped together. “She’s pretty good,” he said. (Photograph by Richard Cahan)

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This is the cutest story ever! I love the bond between a father and daughter and this one benefited both in health and bonding. How adorable! Great idea! Jump ROpe!