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Physical Exercise for Children
Physical inactivity has become a serious problem in the United States. More than half of U.S. adults do not meet ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Make Fitness Fun
How does exercise benefit your child and your family?• Healthy WeightPhysical activity is necessary to help your ...
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Fitness Activities for Kids: Help Your Kids Stay Fit and Active by Joining In!
Amid full-time jobs, financial worries, and lack of time, many parents feel lost about how to keep their kids active ...
Source: Action Alliance for Children
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Raising Healthy Eaters and Active Children
In the United States today, we are obsessed with dieting; yet, as a nation, we are getting larger each year. In fact, ...
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Finding the Right Bike
In the market for a new bike? When selecting bikes for kids, here are some things to consider.Bike BasicsMake sure to ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommends that all PK-12 schools implement a ...
Source: National Association for Sport and Physical Education
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How Much Exercising Is Too Much?
My 15-year-old daughter has been exercising multiple times a day and it's beginning to take over her life. Can this be ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Physical Exercise in School: Fitness for Both Body and Mind
In past writings I have reported that in my visits to a number of schools I have been disheartened to learn of the ...
Source: Dr. Robert Brooks
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Safe Dieting Tips for Teens
The latest statistics indicate that kids today are more overweight than they have ever been before. What's a parent to ...
Source: Education.com
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Make the Park Fun Again
Though you fondly remember the days when your child would spend hours at the playground climbing every structure in ...
Source: Education.com
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Physical Activity and Nutrition for Teens
Regular Physical Activity and Good Nutrition Go Together. They Are Life-Long Habits That Young People Should Pick Up. ...
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Keeping Teens Healthy - Benefits of Physical Activity
What’s it all about? Every teen needs his or her own type of physical activity for optimal health. Some teens ...
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
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Physical Activity for Children: How much do they need?
Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day.This may sound like a ...
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Girls and Body Image: Loving the Skin She's In
Poor body image can lead to poor self-esteem, depression, and eating disorders. We all want our children to be healthy...
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Host a Backyard Olympics Festival
Transform the buzz of the London Olympics into a backyard festival for your kids and their friends! Here's how to host...
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Safety Tips: Baseball
There's a reason why baseball has been called our national pastime for decades. It's as American as hot dogs and apple...
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Your Child's Weight
"What's the right weight for my child?" is one of the most common questions parents ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
