Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - A recent study suggests kids aren't doing as much physical activity at child care centers as they should. Playtime that involves exercise isn't only fun but child ...

While family walks are a great way to get some fresh air and vitamin D, sometimes kids need a little more movement. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing physical activity early in ...

“Many children are obese, even at preschool age,” Dr. John J. Reilly from the University of Glasgow and colleagues note in the British Medical Journal. Given the general lack of evidence on ...

In today’s world of screens, getting kids to move their bodies can be a challenge for parents every day. Exercise becomes something kids see as rules, pressure, or even punishment, which can lead to ...

More sleep could offset children's excess indulgence over the school holidays as new research shows that the same decline in body mass index may be achieved by either extra sleep or extra exercise.

When Allison Kempers calls out that it's time to clean up, each 4-year-old in her Wayne Township Preschool classroom hops into action. They return blocks and markers to their assigned buckets. Books ...