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Active Kids & Learning Ability
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...
Activities for Girls Who Are Reluctant to Exercise.
A stereotype it may be, but it is true that boys are more inclined to be sporty than girls. But plenty of parents will rejoice at having sporty...
Exercise & Body Image
Teenagers have always expressed concerns over their bodies often comparing themselves to their peers in a negative way, but these days, younger and younger kids are...
Exercise & Emotional Well Being
Sedentary lifestyles contribute to many health problems including hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and even some types of cancer. Additionally, inactive kids are...
Exercise for Diabetic Kids
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...
Exercise for Kids with Juvenile Arthritis
Adults with arthritis understand how difficult it can be to perform the movements necessary for everyday chores. For children the challenges may be...
Exercise for Kids With Learning Disabilities
Exercise is important for children’s health. Whatever their level of ability or disability, all children should get around an hour of exercise a...
Exercise for Kids With Physical Disabilities
Children should be getting around an hour of exercise a day, and this counts for children with physical disabilities as well. Being fit can help...
Fitness for the Asthmatic Child
All children need regular exercise and activity for proper growth and development but certain health conditions can give parents cause for concern regarding their...
Getting & Staying Motivated to be Fit
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...
Getting to the Olympics: Kids and Competitive Sport
The summer and winter Olympic Games, which alternate every two years, are the pinnacle of many athletes’ careers, and a lot of young people...
Going from Fat to Fit
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...
How Young Should Children Start Exercising?
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...
Preventing Sports Injuries in Kids & Teens
Involvement in sports is good for kids – robust health is dependent on physical activity – but participation in sports does present some potential...
Safety Gear
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...
Should Kids Do Competitive Sports?
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 where the focus...
Special Needs Kids & Exercise
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...
Warming Up & Cooling Down
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...
