Keeping Kids Active in Winter

Keeping Kids Active in Winter

Keeping kids active in winter is no easy feat. Really, staying active through the fall and winter is hard at any age. For me, around November I go into full hibernation mode: essentially, I just want to nap and eat junk food. Cold weather just slows me down. But since...
3 Ways to Deal with School Stress

3 Ways to Deal with School Stress

School stress always hit its max for child me in mid-November. That’s when I was hitting hard content and getting way too excited for the holidays. Even when I was a worry-free kid, this time of year could be a little much to handle. I’m still not exactly...
How Play Helps Kids Learn

How Play Helps Kids Learn

Work and no play makes Jim a dull boy, they say, and that’s true for learning, too. Physically active, creative play helps kids learn faster and smarter, and here are five reasons why: Kids integrate what they learn into how they play. Kids often play by mimicking...
Why We’re Better Than a Kid’s Gym

Why We’re Better Than a Kid’s Gym

During the summer with no P.E. to make them run laps, parents look for creative ways to help their kids exercise. Maybe that’s why there’s been a rising trend in some areas to open a kid’s gym. A kid’s gym—what a fun idea. If by gym we’re meaning gymnastics,...