Special Concerns

Articles about physical activity for children with specific health conditions and challenges. Topics include asthma, diabetes, arthritis, special needs, and emotional wellbeing considerations.

Active Kids and Learning Ability

Regular vigorous exercise helps kids become better students, while traditional PE classes alone don't boost academic performance.

Activities for Girls Who Are Reluctant to Exercise.

Help reluctant girls find exercise they'll actually enjoy by understanding why they're hesitant and picking activities that fit their interests.

Exercise and Body Image

How kids develop negative body image and what's driving body insecurity in boys and girls today.

Exercise and Emotional Well Being

Regular exercise reduces stress and anxiety while boosting confidence and mental health in both children and adults.

Exercise for Diabetic Kids

How regular exercise helps diabetic kids control blood sugar, manage weight, and feel more confident about their health.

Exercise for Kids with Juvenile Arthritis

Kids with juvenile arthritis can stay active and reduce pain through the right exercises and professional support.

Exercise for Kids with Learning Disabilities

Regular exercise helps kids with learning disabilities build confidence, improve coordination, and manage stress while staying healthy.

Exercise for Kids with Physical Disabilities

Help your child with physical disabilities stay active with safe exercise options that boost fitness, confidence and social skills.

Fitness for the Asthmatic Child

Help your asthmatic child stay active safely with practical tips on exercise triggers, medication, and the best activities to try.

Getting and Staying Motivated to Be Fit

Help your kids stay motivated to exercise by modeling healthy habits and making fitness fun as a family.

Getting to the Olympics: Kids and Competitive Sport

Competitive sports can build confidence and skills in kids, but elite training demands come with real tradeoffs like school stress and lost free time.

Going from Fat to Fit

Help your overweight child become fit with a realistic family plan that tackles weight issues for good health.

How Young Should Children Start Exercising?

Kids should start exercising early, but it needs to be fun and age-appropriate to avoid injury and keep them active for life.

Preventing Sports Injuries in Kids and Teens

Keep kids safe in sports by addressing common injury causes like age-based teams, missing safety gear, and skipped warm-ups.

Safety Gear

Protect your kids from sports injuries by making quality safety gear non-negotiable from day one.

Should Kids Do Competitive Sports?

Competitive sports teach kids teamwork, leadership, and valuable life skills while keeping them active and building confidence.

Special Needs Kids and Exercise

Getting your special needs child moving takes planning, but most kids can do some form of exercise with the right approach and medical guidance.

Warming Up and Cooling Down

Warming up and cooling down prevent injuries and make workouts more effective, so don't skip these important steps before and after exercise.