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Parents of active kids know that not everyone loves sitting still. These tips and tricks will help your kids get some movement in before you all board your flight.

Learn about the benefits of being active as a family even when life’s too busy and help promote healthy habits in your children from a young age.

Being prepared can help make back-to-school smoother, so here are some tips to set your family up for success this September!

Try these tips and tricks to help get your kids back into a routine and schedule as a new school year starts.

How do parents know when their kids are ready to bike independently? These tips will help inform you while building your kids’ confidence too.

It’s one thing to talk about limiting screen time, but another to actually do it. So we asked our readers how you keep your kids active and off screens.

Lots of kids fear trying new things. How can you help yours develop courage and build resilience? Try these nine strategies.

Our readers shared these excellent tips to help young children spend more time playing independently, so parents can work or take time for self-care.

Plus eight simple strategies you can add to your toolbox to support children as they work through feelings of anxiety or stress.

When school’s not in session, regular routines often go out the window. Here are some tips for adding structure to your family’s day.

It can be difficult to keep time on screens—from computers to TV to tablets—in check. Here are some tips for how to do it.

Cross-country skiing is a lot of fun, but it can take time for kids to get into it. Here are some tips for helping them along the way.

My family loves cross-country skiing on groomed trails, but we discovered early on that it’s a lot of fun to venture off the track.

Cross-country skiing is an affordable winter sport that’s relatively easy to learn for all ages and athletic abilities.

“Any questions?” This well-meaning phrase, when posed to a group of young female athletes, often results in 10 or more hands shooting up, and you as a coach end up standing there fielding questions like you’ve just entered your own personal press conference. You may be thinking to yourself, “Well that’s just how kids are.” … Continued

From parking lots to playgrounds, children will play anywhere they get the chance. They can’t help it—play is part of kids’ DNA. It’s important for parents to keep kids safe and coach them on how to assess the risks around them. This challenge is made easier by sharing little “hacks” that set age-appropriate limits for children … Continued

There is no great risk in introducing your daughter to a particular sport or activity, but you should keep a few things in mind.

We recently featured a study that identified the 5 top reasons kids play sport. As you might have guessed, “because it’s FUN” is at the top of the list while “doing something I am good at” is a close second. We’ve compiled a list of DO’S and DON’TS for parents who want to help their child … Continued