Are you doing everything you can to help your child have a winning attitude, both on the field and off? Complete the following checklist and find out.
One way to help kids become strong students is to help them become confident learners. This begins at home with fun family activities and other valuable lessons to work on daily.
We all know that playing outdoors is fun for kids, but it can also promote child social development and toddler learning. Step outside with your kids and watch them learn while having fun.
Many parents' issues involve children's extracurricular activities. Is your child taking on too many activities and feeling stressed? Help him or her focus on quality not quantity, and you'll all be happier.
Do you know how to tell if your child is overdoing extra-curricular sports? Learn how to support your young athlete's personal health and wellness as well as recognize the signs of burnout.
Do sports come first in your household? Do you live for your child's game day? Check these signs to learn if your love of the game has become a parents' issue that could adversely affect your child.
One in three children who participates in organized sports has been injured. Protect your child from injury. For his or her health in school, learn how to take precautions to make sure your child stays safe.
When parents set good examples, sports can be a great tool for teaching character and health fitness. Parents can lead the way in being good sports and stressing fun instead of winning.
Advertisers promote their products in our schools, but do their products promote good health in school? Not everyone agrees with current public school policy on this controversial topic.
If it weren't for the discipline kids get from sports, it might be tempting for parents to give up. But when sports contribute to adolescent child development, we realize it is about more than healthy fitness.
Has your child's school cut back on recess time and added more classroom time? Many schools are struggling with major education issues that include new policies on limited recess.
Do you know your public school policy on recess? Will adolescent activities include outdoor play, even when it's very cold? Make sure to ask the right questions as the temperature drops.
Obesity is a big problem for children these days. Besides poor nutrition, lack of exercise is to blame. So kid fitness means kids in motion. Get your children up and moving with these ideas.
You want to raise your child to encourage personal health and wellness, not to mention happiness and productivity. Consider these external and internal assets that can help your child be successful.
More and more kids are overweight and obese these days, putting child fitness and personal health and wellness at risk. Here are some actions you can take to fight this epidemic at your school.