Parenting & Healthy Living

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids 6 years and older get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity​ on most days of the week. This [...]

​Physical activity in children and adolescents improves strength and endurance, builds healthy bones and lean muscles, develops ​motor skills and coordination, reduces fat, and promotes emotional well-being. [...]

From infants and toddlers to school-aged kids and teens, parents want to know how many hours of sleep are recommended. From the American Academy of [...]

Taking the time to sit with your child and create a calendar like this one allows children to start building independence, look ahead and develop [...]

Walking on a tightrope takes a lot of practice. Tightrope walkers have to keep on trying for a long time before they become good at [...]

Make a "Plan Your Day" book with this resource from PBS.

Create a Fun Time Spinner with activities your child can do alone. Make a second spinner filled with family-friendly activities you can do as a [...]

Dr. Aisha White, Director of the P.R.I.D.E Program at University of Pittsburgh says picture books are a safe place to start when talking to children about race [...]

These clinical practice parameters for children and adolescents who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, gender nonconforming, or gender discordant are from the Journal of the American [...]