Exercise for kids should be fun. Instead of working out, think of exercising with your kid as "exercise play." That's the term used by Ewunike Akpan, a personal trainer certified by the American ...
It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for ...
Children (and adults!) can feel low states of physical energy for a variety of reasons, including lack of sleep and medical concerns, which tie into emotional dysregulation. When there are extremes in ...
Teens require sixty minutes of daily activity. This movement strengthens muscles and bones. It also sharpens the mind and improves mood. Fun and variety are key to consistency. Simple exercise ideas ...
When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...