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By Francis Lora, LCSW-R Our guest blog is brought to you by Cope With School NYC, a full service child, adolescent and young adult psychotherapy practice on the UWS of Manhattan (and online). Their team of dedicated and seasoned therapists provides individual therapy,...

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...

Last week, Energetic Juniors had the privilege of being a part of a webinar teaching the importance of fitness to young people in India. We LOVE sharing our passion for making fitness fun and accessible to EVERYONE! Watch the video to see what happened! [video...

Check out this video of Energetic Juniors trainer Paytra showing us a Mini Home Workout for Kids aged 9 and up. Paytra guides you through some basic circuit training that is fun and easy to do at home! We love Paytra's skill at engaging kids, helping them enjoy...

In addition to Virtual Workouts, we are now offering Park Workouts. (One-on-one, or with a friend or small groups up to four).Also, two siblings or children and parents can train together at the same rate as a one-on-one session. This offer will be active through...

Everyone loves a popsicle on a hot summer day! While some store-bought versions are little more than water, sugar and food coloring, homemade popsicles can be a nutritious and hydrating snack for the whole family. They’re surprisingly easy to make, and can be a great...

*Social distancing maintained by trainer and child/teen *Any equipment that the trainer uses for the session is disinfected before and after use. *Consideration of shared public space, finding a location where distance can be kept from others. *Consideration of...

Tips to stay active for parents, kids and teens during a quarantine, or any time. Finding yourself at bedtime realizing you've barely exercised during the course of the day? Here are 5 ways to fuel in more activity without hardly having to think about it. By Paytra...

The Coronavirus changed almost everything in a matter of weeks. We are still learning to adjust to the new ways of spending our time. At first, as I’m sure many of you know, it seemed impossible to be stuck at home for months on end without access to our favorite...

What has given me such joy during this surreal time is that so many of our EJ children and teens have been able to keep working virtually with their trainer. As important as the physical activity, the ability for EJ kids to stay connected with someone they are...

Camps will not be open this summer. But that's no reason not to help your child gain more confidence, feel healthier, and learn new skills. All virtual camp EJ programs are customized for your child, including children with special needs. Our Energetic Juniors...

  With kids at home more often than usual, we’re all looking for new and creative activities to keep small hands and brains occupied. Getting kids into the kitchen gives them a chance to practice science, reading, fractions, sharing and fine motor skills, plus gets...