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  Bullying is, unfortunately, not uncommon. The worst part is that it never truly goes away. Your siblings may bully you, classmates may bully you; even when you grow up, coworkers may bully you. Anyone who claims to have never been bullied in their life has...

  My 9 year old wants to workout in the gym with me, but I don't know what equipment is safe or not for his age. Is she too young to get on a treadmill  etc.?   This is a great problem to have! It’s a good sign when your child is interested in your workouts....

Kids have A LOT of energy, as any parent of a child from the age of 6 to 12 knows. And there is a reason for this. Children need to exercise. It is a crucial part of their growth and development. These days, young people rarely get all the wonderful and varied...

When it is so cold and snowy outside, do you ever find yourself not wanting to leave your home? Does it feel like you have been cooped up for days? Are you and your family starting to get cabin fever? Are your kids starting to get their hands on things that they...

  We want to share some workouts for kids at home that will keep them occupied and engaged on those days when they’re cooped up inside.   Best of all, the workouts are so much fun kids won’t even know they’re working out and are actually gaining powerful...

My son could literally play video games from morning to night if allowed. How can I inspire a non-athletic pre-teen to get up and move. Also, how often should he get up?   It’s very common for pre-teens to be infatuated with the computer screen. In fact, this was...

Some parents ask me to push their kids further so they sweat and "get a good workout". Unfortunately, this exercise-to-exhaustion myth hasn't gone the way of weight-lifting belts and “no pain, no gain’. Sweating is a fitness myth for kids.   Common Misconceptions...

Studies show that kids who eat breakfast are more alert during the day and perform better in school. Breakfast jumpstarts children’s days, giving their bodies fuel to maintain their energy throughout the morning. With early mornings though, it can be tough to get kids...

Remember that time, at school, when all the cool kids were sitting together? Talking and laughing? When you desperately wanted to join in, but were left out of the fun? Remember how painful it was? Maybe something similar is happening to your child right now. Maybe...

Mom was right when she told you breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Studies show that children and teens who eat breakfast daily perform better in school, are more likely to be physically active, and are more likely to be able to maintain a healthy body...

It's hard to believe that summer is over and fall is upon us. This time brings new school supplies, new after-school activities and of course, new friends! But, the start of a new school year can also feel overwhelming for both children and parents alike. As a parent,...