Everyone knows that kids need exercise. But should you reward your child for exercising? Getting outside and playing is often its own reward, but what about those kids who need a little extra push? There are many thoughts on rewards as incentives when it comes to parenting. The essence of the anti-reward theories is that … Continued

I’ve been big on New Year’s resolutions since I was a teenager. Since becoming a parent, I do my best to make resolutions for my parenting as well. Even though I rarely stick to my resolutions all year, I think that an annual goal-setting habit is healthy and invigorating. It helps to clear your head … Continued

We all know that getting plenty of exercise is important to physical health, but new research proves that exercise outside can maintain healthy eyesight. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is an exploding problem among children and new studies have shown that too much time spent indoors and not enough outdoor time is one of the leading causes … Continued

The school year can have a real draining effect on your kids around the second or third month of school. Starting school and counting down toward the holidays makes the school year feel endless. Sometimes kids do not feel like taking part in a physical activity outdoors right after a long day at school. So, … Continued

We all know how important it is for our kids to develop healthy eating habits. But did you know that exercise and playground sets goes hand-in-hand with healthy eating habits? Using your playground set daily will help get your kids moving, not just physically, but also moving in the direction of a healthy lifestyle. An … Continued