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 more energy during the day sleep better at night, ...

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 and teach their children that strong and healthy ...

Sedentary lifestyles contribute to many health problems including hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and even some types of cancer. Additionally, inactive kids are more prone to emotional ...

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 the disease and all of the worries that can come ...

Adults with arthritis understand how difficult it can be to perform the movements necessary for everyday chores. For children the challenges may be even greater since for them, the boisterous ...

All children need regular exercise and activity for proper growth and development but certain health conditions can give parents cause for concern regarding their children’s activity level. Asthmatic ...

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 they sometimes find it difficult to provide the ...

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 problems not usually seen until adulthood including ...

Involvement in sports is good for kids – robust health is dependent on physical activity – but participation in sports does present some potential for injuries. Parents and coaches must do all that ...

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 of ways to reduce the chance of a sports related ...

All kids benefit from exercise and physical activity but parents of special needs kids may find it challenging to include healthy activity into the lives of their children. While medical or ...

Working out is important for sound health and fitness but many kids neglect important components of a safe workout – warming up and cooling down. Many kids (and even adults) think that a bit of quick ...