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  We all know that exercise for our kids is important. The difficult thing to understand is how much exercise they need and what kind of exercise they need. Major research findings show that regular exercise reduces the risk of adverse health outcomes later in...

Hey Adults! - Who say’s kids get to have all the fun? Adults, here’s a tip that will keep you young at heart. Don’t limit your outdoor workout to cardio only! Running, walking, or even biking the same route can get boring. Mix up your routine with a fun and effective...

School’s out for summer! And the kids are happy. No stress, no homework, no getting up early… But then the dreaded question:  ‘What are we doing today, Mom?’ Summertime is easy. Summertime is slow and relaxed. But summertime can also become boring pretty quickly....

  When was the last time you complemented yourself in front of your small beings? I ask because small beings are listening to every single thing that you say, even when you think they're not. Someone recently wrote to me: "My six-year-old thinks she's fat. What...

  By Laura Young, Energetic Juniors Youth Fitness Trainer   Did the last day of school spring up on you out of nowhere!? Now the kids are home all day, and all they want to do is park themselves on the couch, watch TV, and play video games. Yet they still need to...

Due to a great deal of interest in last month's topic of developing self-confidence, we have decided to revisit the theme this month.   More specifically, we wish to discuss how a non-competitive learning environment builds a child's self-esteem.  Having the...

Parents often come to us saying that their child does not want to go to gym class. Often this has to do with these children feeling intimidated or embarrassed in front of their peers or their teacher. These children may be getting teased by other kids or they may not...