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 ...

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 ...

Motivating kids to stay fit is a challenge. There's so much competition: television, computer games, talking to friends on the phone. It's even harder when the weather is bad or if there's not a safe ...

Whether the weather is keeping you inside or you’re just not feeling an outing, active play is not only stimulating for the ...

With screens becoming every child’s best friend and outdoor play shrinking to quick weekend outings, parents are always searching for simple ways to keep kids active at home. Fortunately, exercise ...

Here are nine ways to get back to normal routines while also keeping elementary schoolers' brains and bodies active. And bonus: These games and activities don't involve any screen time. A puzzle can ...

The best indoor playgrounds and indoor play spaces in Suffolk County range from trampoline parks to play cafes to creative ...

Kids look forward to summer vacation all year long. For some kids, this might be the lure of what they hope will be unlimited screen time. In many homes, summer may not be a free-for-all, but it ...

Getting kids to be active in a modern world is a tough sell. It can be hard to compete with indoor comforts like video games, television, and air conditioning. Sweltering weather is another formidable ...