5 ways to keep kids active amid school closures and social distancing
Kids (and adults) need exercise to stay healthy. Here are some easy ways to make it happen.
7 ways to teach your kindergartner self-regulation
Self-regulation helps kids succeed in kindergarten. It鈥檚 also a skill set that starts early and has a host of benefits for success in school, career, and life.
How student fitness affects brain function
Kids' physical fitness has been definitively tied to improved academic achievement 鈥� and some schools are starting to take notice.
Why is it so hard to talk to kids about being overweight?
Forget 鈥渢he talk.鈥� This topic is far more frightening for parents and teens.
Does your teen have a digital curfew?
A new study finds devices at bedtime are cutting into teens鈥� much-needed sleep time and directly impacting their mental health.
8 ways to trick 'em out of those treats
Don't want your kids eating too much Halloween candy? We asked parents for their best ideas for alternatives to kids eating all those treats.
8 secrets to keeping your family healthy this winter
The days are short, the nights are long, and it's still so cold outside. Here's how to ensure your family stays healthy and happy this cold and flu season.
Keep good eating habits going through summer
Fight obesity and brain drain with good nutrition. Your library may help.
10 strategies to help a child maintain a healthy weight
How to help an overweight child, or prevent a weight problem in the first place.
How stress affects your child
Research suggests that children are affected by stress in surprising ways.
House rules on drugs and alcohol
When do parents start talking about it, and what are their rules? Are drunk pickups, no questions asked, a good idea? See how these parents handle tough scenarios.
Countdown to back to school: get healthy
Eating right and sleeping well will help your child succeed in school.
Is there a TV in your child's room?
Research shows having a boob tube in your kiddo's bedroom can be far more damaging than we ever knew.
Is junk food harmful to learning?
A healthier diet just might help kids do better in school.
Putting the stand back in understanding
Can a new classroom design help kids keep fit while learning?
Picky eaters
Do you have a picky eater? Here鈥檚 how to take the food fights out of mealtimes.
The great Thanksgiving feast debate
Are school celebrations a valuable teaching tool or a waste of time and money?
Walking routines for teens
Help preteens and teens stay healthy by establishing a routine for walking.
Teach kids locomotor skills
Help your child stay active by teaching locomotor skills.
Brain development
Kids understand that to get stronger, they need to work their muscles with regular exercise. Teach them the brain is like a muscle that can get bigger and stronger.
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