Special Concerns

It comes as no surprise that kids who get regular exercise feel better than those who are sedentary. It's also commonly known that active kids have...

A look at the influence that regular exercise has on the body images of kids and teens. Addresses the need for parents to promote healthy attitudes...

Sedentary lifestyles contribute to many health problems including hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and even some types of cancer. Additionally,...

Diabetes in children is not uncommon but when you are the parent of a diabetic child, it can feel as though you are the only one who is dealing with...

Adults with arthritis understand how difficult it can be to perform the movements necessary for everyday chores. For children the challenges may be...

All children need regular exercise and activity for proper growth and development but certain health conditions can give parents cause for concern...

Fitness is important for kids of all ages. Parents are aware that their children need to exercise and be active in order to stay healthy and fit but...

Childhood obesity is at an all time high and poses a serious threat to the health of today’s kids. Obese kids are at risk for a number of health...

It’s a good idea to get children started with exercise early, as they are more likely to carry it on into adult life. It’s important to make sure...

Involvement in sports is good for kids – robust health is dependent on physical activity – but participation in sports does present some potential...

No parent wants to see their child get injured while playing sports but may wonder what they can do to keep the kids safe. While there are a number...

There has been a lot of debate in schools about whether children should be involved in competitive sports, or should just play all-inclusive sports...

All kids benefit from exercise and physical activity but parents of special needs kids may find it challenging to include healthy activity into the...

Working out is important for sound health and fitness but many kids neglect important components of a safe workout – warming up and cooling down....