Exercise

Today is Dance like a Chicken Day. You know that sounds fun. With this month's tribute to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, it seems fitting that we find some fun ways to get moving. Kids are just like us except with more energy! ...

This month we are celebrating being active. It is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The weather is beautiful outside and this is a perfect month to get the whole family moving. Here are some ideas to help your family get started: ...

Is your child getting enough outdoor activity? New study indicates that preschool children may not be getting enough supervised outdoor play time.

National Healthy Kids Day is an annual event hosted by the YMCA. It is a way to get kids focused on healthy behaviors and being active through fun interactive participation. Most family YMCAs will be hosting some event for children and famili...

Doing yoga isn't something that has to be taken super-seriously. After all, the holistic mind-body regimen is intended to be fun, in addition to being calming and healing. That said, it's important to recognize that yoga is a legitimate method for impr...

Apirl 30- May 6 is national screen free week. Tips and tricks on how to turn off the TV and get the kids active.

Two simple things that you can do every day to help keep your kids and really the entire family from becoming overweight. New study from American Heart Association.

Walk to School in October is an energizing event, reminding parents and children alike of the simple joy of walking to school.It also serves as an opportunity to focus on the importance of physical activity, safety, air quality and walkable communities...

It is national childhood obesity month and Healthier Kids, Brighter Futures is hosting an award for organizations that promote "PLAY (promoting lively, active youth) amongst children.Details of Entry for Award:The PLAY (Promoting Lively, Active Youth) ...

It's back to school time and healthy meals are more important than ever.  We have created some very cute and fun MyPlate materials that you can use to help kids see that a healthy plate has foods from all the food groups.New MyPlate learning pageOther ...