Last week marked the 37th anniversary of Title IX, a law designed to combat sex discrimination in education. It is most commonly associated with girls' access to athletics, but actually ... Read More

Hot enough for you? Where I live the summers are beautifully pleasant—not too humid and almost never too hot. (Don't get too jealous until you spend a freezing cold winter ... Read More

Did you know the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has a fitness program for kids? It's called CircusFit and it uses circus themes and activities, such as balancing ... Read More

Last week I blogged about research showing that when schools are very close to fast-food restaurants, kids are more likely to be obese. It turns out that the same organization ... Read More

If you regularly run, walk, or inline skate with a jogging stroller, check out this list of jogging stroller accessories from About.com's Guide to Running, Christine Luff. My favorite? A ... Read More

Do you have something special planned for Father's Day? My kids and I are excited about the gift we chose for their dad: A bocce set (compare prices) that will ... Read More

It's generally a given that they want it, but can eating junk food actually change kids' moods—for the better? One study says yes. Researchers reviewed data on the eating habits, ... Read More

I've been testing out the new Nintendo Wii game, EA Sports Active (compare prices), for the past two weeks and yesterday I invited a small group of friends over to ... Read More

Research has shown repeatedly that kids and, especially, teens do not get the recommended amount of daily physical activity (at least 60 cumulative minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise). A ... Read More

As economic indicators drop, the numbers on the scale may rise, even for children. An annual report on kids' health, the Child and Youth Well-Being Index, predicts that in 2010, ... Read More

Have you stumbled on an effective way to improve your family's health, succeed as the parent of a busy athlete, or beat the rainy-day blues? Share the wealth! Across About.com, ... Read More

Get your family outside and enjoy a national park at no cost: Almost 150 parks across the country will waive entrance fees on the weekends of June 20-21, July 18-19, ... Read More

Quick: Name the most popular non-candy item your kids receive in birthday party goodie bags. Around here, it's sidewalk chalk and lots of it, now that we've moved on from ... Read More

How soon is too soon? A doctor or physical therapist can help judge physical readiness to return to play after an injury. But how can coaches, parents, and trainers know ... Read More

Last week brought distressing news from north of the border. Much like their counterparts in the U.S., Canadian kids are not getting enough daily physical activity. A report by advocacy ... Read More

The nation's capital is at the top of the American Fitness Index, a project of the American College of Sports Medicine. Its goal is to "improve the health, fitness and ... Read More

A hike, walk, or bike ride is an easy, usually free or inexpensive way to breathe in some fresh air, get some exercise, and have fun with your family. Use ... Read More

I know my kids have played the "see how long you can hold your breath" game, in the bathtub and in the pool. But I've recently learned that this practice ... Read More

Recently we took the kids for a short hike in a nearby state park. They were resistant to the idea because to them, "park" equals "playground." As it turned out, ... Read More