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 ...

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 ...

Every kid needs some activity in their life, but not every kid wants to play on a team. Others you might consider are skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, or classic recess games, like kickball, ...

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 ...

In many cities across the US, whether or not kids will return to school in the fall is a decision officials have yet to solidify. No school means a lot of things for parents, like setting up childcare ...

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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 ...

The best indoor playgrounds and indoor play spaces in Suffolk County range from trampoline parks to play cafes to creative centers and museums. Many family fun zones are packed with action sports and ...