Weighty issues: the big problem no parent wants to discuss
One in three U.S. children has obesity, and this generation of kids is expected to have a shorter lifespan than their parents. Learn how to talk to your child about their health and weight, and what you can do to keep your child healthy.
Making fitness a family affair
Keeping it simple and fun is the key to making fitness part of the family routine.
What's behind kids' obesity?
Think you know why Generation XXL has swelled its ranks? Check out these five surprising and suspected supersizers.
7 ways music benefits your child's brain
Research underscores how playing an instrument bolsters kids' academic, social, and emotional lives.
Health & development unlocked: a parent’s guide to raising thriving kids
Explore essential insights on child health and development, covering developmental milestones, nutrition, fitness, and emotional growth to empower thriving kids.
How to help tweens with body image issues
Many children as young as 9 and 10 start feeling dissatisfied with their bodies. Here’s how parents can help kids cope with these feelings and build a positive self-image.
Why kids benefit from having a dog
Children whose families have a dog are typically more responsible, emotionally healthier, and better-behaved than kids without one.
How remote school underscored the importance of later school start times
The link between teen sleep and the morning bell has been known for some time, but has recently become far more visible.
Why are kids asking such big questions during the pandemic?
When your child asks big questions about the pandemic, the world, and life, it's normal to try to come up with answers. First, take the time to listen.
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