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Signing Kids Up for Sports
Organized sports can help kids grow in many ways. But first consider your child's personality and developmental level so that being involved in sports is a positive experience.
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Group Games for School-age Kids
They might be too old for pin the tail on the donkey, but there are plenty of great games for school-age kids to play at parties and play dates.
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Games for Preschoolers
Whether at a party or a play date, preschoolers love to play games. These games can be used for birthday parties, rainy day get-togethers, or anytime you find yourself with a bunch of energetic preschoolers.
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Motivating School-Age Kids to Be Active
Being active is a key component of good health for all school-age kids. So how do you get kids motivated to be active, especially those who aren't gifted athletes?
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Motivating Preschoolers to Be Active
A preschooler's desire to move, move, move makes this a great time to encourage fitness habits that can last a lifetime.
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Motivating Kids to Be Active
Parents can help instill a love of activity and help kids make it a part of their everyday routine.
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Toddlers at the Table: Avoiding Power Struggles
By anticipating problems and offering choices, you can teach your toddler healthy eating habits and avoid power struggles about food.
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Should Your Preschooler Play Sports?
Team sports can be too complicated for the average preschooler. Here are some fun and easy ways to keep them active.
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Safe Exploring for Preschoolers
Kids ages 3-5 have tons of energy and are eager to walk, run, dance, and play. It's a great age for exploration too.
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Safe Exploring for Toddlers
Toddlers are learning to talk, to walk and run, and to assert their independence. For many in this age group, "outside" and "play" are common requests.
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Games for Toddlers
Though toddlers will more often play alongside their friends instead of with them, they'll enjoy group games and can begin learning important lessons from them.
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Active Vacations
If an active family vacation sounds appealing, find out how to plan a trip that will be fun without being exhausting, especially for young travelers.
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Is Your Preschooler Too Active?
Preschoolers need lots of physical activity, so it's best to work with their high energy levels by keeping them safe while giving them opportunities to play.
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Home and Away: How to Keep Toddlers Active
Toddlers naturally enjoy doing what is healthiest for them - being as active as possible. Here are tips to help keep them moving.
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Raising a Fit Preschooler
Preschoolers have a lot of energy, and the physical skills and coordination to ride a tricycle or chase a butterfly.
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How Much Exercising Is Too Much?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Sportsmanship
One of the most important goals of kids' sports is helping children develop a sense of good sportsmanship. Here's how to set a good example for your kids.
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Cold-Weather Sports and Your Family
Tired of being cooped up in the house because of the cold weather? Get out in the snow and try a new sport with your family this winter!
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Fitness for Kids Who Don’t Like Sports
Some kids aren't natural athletes and they may say they just don't like sports. What then?
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Strength Training and Your Child
With a properly designed and supervised program, strength training can be a fun way for kids to build healthy muscles, joints, and bones.
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Kids and Exercise
Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep better and are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges.
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Exercising During Pregnancy
Most women benefit greatly from exercising throughout their pregnancies. But during that time, you'll need to make a few adjustments to your normal exercise routine.
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Fitness and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old
Kids who enjoy exercise tend to stay active throughout their lives. Learn how to encourage fitness in your teen.
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Fitness and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old
School-age kids need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence, and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle.
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Fitness and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old
Take advantage of your child's natural tendency to be active. Staying fit can help improve kids' self-esteem and decrease the risk of serious illnesses later in life.
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Fitness and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old
Kids this age are naturally active, so be sure to provide lots of opportunities for your child to practice basic skills, such as running, kicking, and throwing.