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Beach Activities for Kids
Created:
Saturday, May 26, 2012
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Try these beach activities for kids the next time you visit the sandy shore of a lake or ocean. They'll help children and teens get their daily dose of physical activity while enjoying the sun, san... -
Water Toys - Way Cool Water Toys to Keep Kids Cool and Busy on Hot Summer Days
Created:
Friday, March 27, 2009
Updated:
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Keep kids cool, busy, and active on hot summer days with fun water toys. These work in the backyard, pool, lake, or ocean for lots of fun, wet, warm-weather play. -
Get Out and Play - Places for Families to Get Out and Play
Created:
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Updated:
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Plan a family outing that offers plenty of physical activity. This list of get out, get going destinations can work for a rainy day, as a reward for a job well done or a friendly competition, or a ... -
Kids with Special Needs - Sports and Fitness
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Kids with special needs can and should participate in sports and other fitness activities, to improve health, prevent obesity, build muscles and boost self-esteem (in other words, the same reasons ... -
Kids with Attention Disorders - Sports and Fitness
Created:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Coping with attention disorders can be stressful for kids (not to mention parents, siblings, and teachers). Ensuring that your child with ADD or ADHD gets plenty of exercise can help. Consider thes... -
Kids Swimming - Youth Sports Profile of Kids Swimming
Created:
Monday, December 22, 2008
Updated:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Kids swimming is a great workout and offers both an individual and team experience. Swimming is an important lifelong skill. Find the basics on this popular sport for kids, from costs to risks to f... -
Outdoor Play Toys
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Friday, May 22, 2009
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Keep kids busy in warmer weather with outdoor play toys that encourage lots of physical activity. Selections include preschool outdoor toys, water play toys and ride-on toys. -
Road Safety for Kids - Road Safety for Kids and Parents Traveling Together
Created:
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
If you're a runner, you probably know and follow safety rules. And if your child bicycles, you require him to follow bike safety rules too. But what about road safety for kids and parents traveling... -
Kids Bike Safety - Follow These Guidelines for Better Kids Bike Safety
Created:
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
For kids, bike safety can be an afterthought. But parents need to make safety rules and enforce them to reduce the risk of falls and other injuries. Know the best kids' bike safety rules. -
Playground Safety Checklist - Play it SAFE for Playground Safety
Created:
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
To improve playground safety, remember the acronym SAFE, for Supervision, Age-appropriateness, cushioned Falls, and safe Equipment. Check home, public, and school playgrounds against this playgroun... -
Your Family Health - Healthy Habits for Your Family
Created:
Monday, February 01, 2010
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children came up with an easy way to help your family get and stay healthy by meeting five simple goals each day. See if everyone in your family can meet ... -
Have an Active Summer
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Updated:
Monday, May 21, 2012
Instead of crash dieting, set yourself up for a healthy, active summer. Make plans and stock supplies that will help you and your family get plenty of physical activity all season long. -
Top Toys for Active Families
Created:
Friday, October 03, 2008
Updated:
Monday, May 21, 2012
Make these top toys a part of your family's gift-giving this year. These picks include classic and new games, toys low-tech and high, and gear for outdoors and inside. They appeal to preschoolers, ... -
Physical Activities to Build Gross Motor Skills in Preschoolers
Created:
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Preschoolers are developing gross motor skills—learning to use the large muscles in their legs, arms, and trunk--so they need lots of opportunities to move their bodies. Try these playful phy... -
Toys for Children - Active Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Created:
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Updated:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Suggests active toys for children (toddlers and preschoolers). These toys encourage physical activity and movement for small children and many can be used indoors or outdoors. -
Review - Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Pads and Wraps
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Arctic Ease wraps and pads are handy for applying cold therapy to sore or injured muscles and joints. They are easier to use than ice packs and don't require advance refrigeration or freezing. -
Preventing Youth Sports Injuries in Kids
Created:
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Kids can suffer from many kinds of youth sports injuries, including sprains, broken bones, concussions, and heat stroke. Learn which youth sports cause the most injuries and how to prevent and trea... -
Body Adiposity Index - BAI - What Is Body Adiposity Index
Created:
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
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Get Started - How to Improve Your Family's Fitness With Active Play and Sports
Created:
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Is your family ready for a lifestyle change? Find out how to encourage physical activity and active play, and have fun together as a family. Improve health, fitness, and family relationships with p... -
Youth Sports Parents - Tips for Positive Involvement
Created:
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Youth sports parents must balance kids' needs, family needs, finances, schedules, and more. It's worth it for the benefits youth sports provides, but parents need to be involved to help kids realiz... -
Kids Stretching Exercises - Getting Started With Kids Stretching Exercises
Created:
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
After a sports practice or extended play session, or any time your child's muscles feel tense or tight, encourage her to try some simple kids' stretching exercises. She should stretch when her musc... -
Weight Watchers Eat Move Play Book Review - Weight Watchers Eat Move Play
Created:
Monday, April 26, 2010
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Weight Watchers, a trusted name in sensible dieting and weight maintenance, has a new book especially for parents. It's Eat! Move! Play!: A Parent's Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy Kids, written by... -
Health and Fitness Books for Kids
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Sunday, October 09, 2011
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Reading a book doesn't have to mean sitting still. These health and fitness books for kids inspire active play and movement, and teach kids about how to live healthfully. -
September Calendar - September Family Fitness Events and Observances
Created:
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
More matters this month of September - from fruits and veggies, screen-free play time, outdoor play and public lands. Find out more about health and fitness events and observations in September. -
August Calendar - August Family Fitness Events and Observances
Created:
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
August can mean it's time to return to school, but you can still find time to enjoy your favorite summer activities. -
Family Schedule - Create a Family Schedule that Includes Kids Sports
Created:
Friday, June 18, 2010
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
When one kid has practice here and another has a game waaay over there, at the same time, what's a parent to do? It's true that kids' sports and other activities can wreak havoc on the family sched... -
Parent to Parent Advice on Family Fitness and Health
Created:
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Help another parent, or find ideas from a parent with experience. Share your tips and advice on youth sports, healthy lifestyles, family fitness, physical activities, and more. Read suggestions sub... -
Youth Track and Field - Youth Sports Profile
Created:
Monday, October 17, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Youth track and field appeals to kids because it's based on easy, fun, everyday activities: running, jumping, and throwing! Find out more about youth track and field events, costs, clubs, and train... -
Youth Cheerleading - Youth Sports Profile
Created:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Is your child interested in youth cheerleading? Do you have questions (like, is it a sport)? Find answers in this profile. -
Track and Field Tips from Parents
Created:
Monday, October 17, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Is your child involved in youth track and field? Tips from experienced parents help put newbies on the right track to success in this sport. Find track and field tips or share your own. -
Volunteer Coach - Advice for a New Volunteer Coach - Help a First-Time Volunteer Coach
Created:
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Being a volunteer coach, especially for the first time, can be intimidating. Aside from teaching kids a new sport, volunteer coaches must ensure fair play, manage everything from parent expectation... -
Relay Race - Favorite Relay Race Ideas from Parents
Created:
Monday, August 09, 2010
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Have you planned a relay race for a child's birthday party or other gathering? Do you remember a favorite relay race from childhood, or even adulthood? What relay race is the most fun or funny? Sha...