Exercise for kids should be fun. Instead of working out, think of exercising with your kid as "exercise play." That's the term used by Ewunike Akpan, a personal trainer certified by the American ...

For this week's tip we encourage everyone to walk, run, play for a strong heart. Children who establish regular exercise habits now are building the foundation for lifelong heart health and reducing ...

If you're struggling to find ways to entertain your kids this Christmas, experts say there are a number of simple activities that are both fun and beneficial for their development. While Christmas ...

Children with ADHD often have seemingly boundless energy. Activities for children with ADHD that focus on movement, skill building, and sensory input can help direct their energy into beneficial ...

By the time children are 3 years old, though, providing stimulating activities for children contributes more to child vocabulary than sensitive parenting. Parent-child interaction is certainly one ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is ...