With all the pressures today’s teenagers have to deal with, it’s no wonder so many are in trouble.
Statistics show that teen suicide and teen pregnancy are on the rise, as is the firearm-…

Many parents and physical education teachers have traditionally shied away from strength training with their children or students. However, there is sufficient research to suggest that strength traini…

Research suggests that if we want our kids to eat healthfully, we have to rethink our strategies. Here are 10 tips based on the latest research and expert opinion that will help even the pickiest of e…

Once upon a time, exercise was a normal part of every child’s life—long walks to and from school, daily physical education classes (or recess), and neighborhood games of tag and dodgeball …

Are you pleased with your progress toward healthful nutrition and fitness habits, but frustrated with that of your children?
Do you suspect that the lunches you send to school are traded or thrown aw…

By the time they reach high school, 64% of children are no longer physically active. Why?
If your kids fall within this group, you don’t have to sadly shake your head. You can set a good exampl…

You know it’s important to help your kids develop the exercise habit so they can grow to be healthy, active adults.
So, if your children have expressed an interest in running or a desire to par…

Summer is here and children need to stay active, healthy and busy during their break from school. Parents need to encourage their children to warm up properly and use dynamic stretches that mimic thei…