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With spring time comes more outside time and more time for playing in parks and taking in the nice weather.  Why not try something new this year?  Get your family involved in a new sport or new game!  Don't play tennis?  Play a game of doubles.  Find a local bocci...

What does that mean coming from your 10 or 11-year-old? There’s sensitivity around creating consciousness about body image at such a young age, and when your child tells you they want to get it shape, it can leave you with questions. Are they self-conscious? Did...

Is your child starting to feel burnt-out at school? Overwhelmed? Done and ready for summer? It can be stressful to stay focused in school and continue to put your best foot forward when you know summer break is right around the corner. With only a few months left, we...

Fueling children and teens becomes even more complicated when exercise is involved! But, choosing the right foods at the right times can help assure kids are performing their best when engaging in physical activity. It may take some experimentation, but with time and...

  What does "strength training" mean?  Is it lifting weights?  Is it lifting heavy weights?  Is it sprinting, jumping or calisthenics?  Can kids do it, or is it only for adults?  While these questions will get covered in more detail below, let's get right down to...

My definition of Yoga in itself, is a comfortable seat. For children, it’s imperative they feel comfortable to be themselves. In today’s ever-changing world, we want our youth to be aware of themselves, and feel honored to be who they are. Yoga and Mindfulness can...

When thinking of kid friendly meals, soup may not instantly come to mind. But this versatile food makes a great meal for the whole family. It’s a great way to pack in nutrients and hydration (which can be difficult in winter!), and is an easy way to get kids involved...

As children begin to get older and their maturity level begins to grow, there are many changes that evolve over the course of their teenage years. Friendships, diets, habits, and relationships are only a few of the things that begin to shift as children move into...

Energetic Juniors Trainer Paytra Gessler loves working with teens. So she was more than happy to help when Family Circle Health News needed an expert's advice on how to get teen girls moving. Paytra is a passionate and exciting representative of everything we do here...

As a busy parent, finding the best physical activity for your child can be overwhelming. Luckily, you don't have to do all the work.   How to Find Out Listen to your child. This may seem like a given, but this is one of the most overlooked areas in child...