Chris and Heidi Powell, parents of four, share their tips. There's always the “active family” on the block, the ones who run outside with their kids, go on hikes and play sports together and seem to ...

Just like adults, kids need to keep their health and wellness up to par. Distractions like video games and other forms of technology can make it tough to get the physical activity needed on a daily ...

Even in good times childhood and adolescence are difficult. But the past three years have been especially rough on the young. For years, there has been a global mental health crisis among children and ...

The benefits of exercise for children can be numerous and should not only be thought of as helping them stay in shape or keep off weight, according to Dr. Amit Jamaj, a pediatrician with Saint Mary’s ...

Is regular exercise the key to managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, examines recent evidence that shows how increased physical activity can significantly ...

It’s no mystery that exercise boosts mental health and cognitive function in kids. A nine-month study of children aged seven through nine found that kids who were active could think more clearly. A ...

Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their next hiding spot in the latest round of hide-and-seek. When that playtime can happen, it’s often the best part of a child ...

Michael Strahan's personal trainer recommends making fitness fun for kids. — -- Celebrity trainer Latreal Mitchell shared some of her favorite workout moves you can do from home to help get the ...

"Aren't they a little young for that?" This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I'd recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years ...