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Fine motor skills refer to a child’s ability to perform small, detailed tasks like tying shoes, buttoning buttons, zipping and unzipping...

“What do you weigh? Like 400 pounds? It’s like running into a snowplow.”-Marcus, Fat Kid Rules the World“Oh, at least you don’t look like...

Obesity is a national social beast that impedes about 15% of American kids within the age range of 6 to 19. In fact, this figure...

Chances are you have already encountered an overweight child who tends to be socially awkward, sensitive, or even painfully shy. As Myrna...

Play time typically evokes an image of happy and carefree kids, going about in a play area, basking in the innocent pleasures of...

America is caught in the middle of the questions to be answered regarding raising kids in the hopes of a better, bigger, and bountiful...

Kids today are playing less compared to their parents when they were still children. According to a research report, 70 percent of...

It’s a disturbing trend – more and more kids prefer to stay indoors to play video games or spend an unhealthy amount of time on the...

Tic-tac-toe has been a part of almost everyone’s childhood, but for the wrong reasons. Most adults and children think it’s a simple game...

Technology and kids today is a sight you often see. A toddler holding a tablet, an infant with an iphone in her mouth, what’s new? At one...

In order to have your child grow up and be healthy and happy, you need a few things. Your child needs to have proper nutrition, proper...

Everyone needs regular physical activity to maintain good health. Adults often understand the importance of exercise, so they work to...

Shade structures are rising in popularity! Not only are shades fantastic for covering picnic areas, but they provide great shelter to...

Children enjoy all different kinds of play. Both active and quiet play serve purposes in children’s social and cognitive development. ...

Most children enjoy exploring a playground and climbing around on the equipment. While kids engage in these activities, they receive...

Father of the Fitness Trail It’s 1902 on the beautiful island of Martinique. A volcano has erupted and hundreds of lives are saved...

Ever since its first official study in 1963, childhood obesity has been on the steady rise. Now experts disagree as to whether or not...

Exercise is an important part of our life for people of all age. A proper dose of exercise is needed for children to avoid obesity and to...

Vaccinations have become an increasingly hot-button issue lately. Although they are often misunderstood, they are important tools for...